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November 13, 2026 1:57 am

International Leather Industry News

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Italian Leather Exports Decline in 16 of 20 Major Markets in First Half of 2026

Only 4 of Italy's top 20 export destinations recorded no decline with France emerging as the...

Turkish Leather Industry Records Lowest Manufacturing Capacity Utilization as Overall National Rate Rises

Turkiye’s leather industry recorded the lowest capacity utilization rate among the country’s...

Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council Suspends Tannery Over Wastewater Discharge Violations

Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC) has suspended production at Phiss...

Uzbekistan President Reviews $28 Million Leather and Footwear Industrial Zone in Andijan Region

The $28 million complex in Altynkul district spans 10.1 hectares and currently hosts 17 projects...

Bihar Holds Roundtable with Leather and Footwear Industry to Drive Investment at Mahwal Mega Park

Bihar is exploring new investment opportunities in the leather and footwear sector as the state...

SIMAC Tanning Tech 2026 Records 25% Rise in Attendance With Over 8,800 Visits

The 3 day fair at Fiera Milano Rho attracted visitors from more than 20 countries with international...

LINEAPELLE 108 Records 10% Attendance Growth With 22,800 Visitors From 114 Countries

The September edition featured 1,029 exhibitors and more than 17,000 buyers, with international...

Italian Leather Industry Revenue Falls 6.4% in First Half 2026 Due to Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation

Italian exports of tanned leather also declined falling 4.9% in value and among its 20 main export...

Vietnam Leather and Footwear Exports Rise 2.4% to $19.54 Billion in First 8 Months of 2026

The US remained Vietnam’s largest market accounting for $6.46 billion worth of footwear and $1.55...

Global Leather Alliance Launches at Lineapelle to Unite Global Leather Industry

The new non-profit organization will focus on funding industry initiatives, strengthening...

GSC Group and Icap Leather Chem Form Strategic Partnership for Veneto Leather District

The agreement will make GSC Group the distributor of Icap Leather Chem’s leather finishing products...

Leather Formally Excluded From EUDR as COTANCE Calls Decision Historic Victory

The decision follows 2 years of industry efforts with COTANCE saying scientific evidence showed...