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International Leather Industry News

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Ramaipur Mega Leather Cluster Gets Fresh Push as UP Government Hands Project to UPSIDA

The project had remained stalled for years due to unresolved land exchange issues...

UNIC Presents Training Strategies and Initiatives to Italian Education Minister to Strengthen School-Industry Links

UNIC – Concerie Italiane met with Italy’s Minister of Education and Merit, Giuseppe...

SADC Member States Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Regional Leather Value Chain

Discussions focused on regional market dynamics and accelerating implementation of the regional...

Brazil Leather Exports Rise 12.1% to $93.4 Million in June 2026

Brazil’s leather exports recorded their strongest monthly performance of 2026 in June, with...

China Footwear Exports Fall 10.3% to $12.33 Billion in January to April 2026

China’s footwear industry reported lower exports and imports during the first four months of...

Andhra Pradesh Govt to Set Up 2 Leather Units to Boost Employment for Leather Artisans

The Andhra Pradesh government has announced plans to establish 2 leather units in Markapur and...

Tanzania Hides and Skins Production Value Falls 23.5% in Q1 2026

Tanzania’s hides and skins trade recorded a slower first quarter in 2026, with production...

French Leather Industry Exports Fall 2.8% to €6.13 Billion While Imports Decline 6.6% in January to April 2026

French leather industry reported lower exports and imports during January to April 2026 compared to...

Pedro Vives Appointed President of FUTURMODA

Pedro Vives has been appointed as the new president of FUTURMODA, taking over from José Antonio...

China Reports 4% Decline in Bags and Cases Exports to $9.55 Billion in January-April 2026

China’s bags and cases industry reported weaker export performance during the first four...

India-UK CETA Could Generate $1-1.5 Billion in Additional Leather & Footwear Exports Over the Next 3 Years

The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) on 15 July 2026 joined the Department of Commerce, Government...

Commerce Minister Urges Indian Leather and Footwear Exporters to Expand Beyond Traditional Markets

The minister said 77% of India's leather exports currently go to just 15 countries and stressed that...