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Fire Destroys Leather Stock at Jajmau Tannery as Short Circuit Sparks Blaze

A fire broke out on April 26th, Saturday morning at a tannery in the Wajidpur area, which falls...

Sepici Shuts Down Izmir Tannery after 96 Years and Launches Global Venture

After nearly a century in the leather business, Sepici is starting a fresh chapter. Known for...

Young Leather Artisan in Manipur Builds Brand with Global Dreams Despite Challenges

In the village of Lamlang in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, 30-year-old Yaoreishim LA is creating a name...

Global Leather Industry Unites to Celebrate World Leather Day on 26th April

On April 26, the global leather industry came together to celebrate World Leather Day, marking a...

Tamil Nadu Tanneries Slowly Shift to Solar Power to Cut Costs and Emissions

Leather manufacturers in the Ranipet-Ambur-Vaniyambadi belt of Tamil Nadu are slowly switching from...

Explosion in Leather Industrial Zone in Turkey

An unexpected explosion shook the treatment plant on Kumpas Street inside the Leather Organized...

Golam Mainuddin Elected New Chairperson of Apex Footwear Limited

Apex Footwear Limited announced that Mr. Golam Mainuddin was unanimously elected as the new...

Kazakhstan Approves Removal of Export Duties on Hides for Three Years

Kazakhstan has decided to lift export customs duties on agricultural hides and wool for the next...

Gucci Parent Kering Group Reports €3.9 Billion Revenue with 14% Drop in Q1 2025

Kering Group had a rough start to 2025. In the first quarter, their total revenue was €3.9 billion...

Hermès to Set Up 27th Leather Goods Factory in Normandy Creating 260 Jobs

Luxury brand Hermès is expanding its leather goods production once more. This time, the company...

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Pakistan Footwear Exports Rise 15.48% to $126.4 Million in the Last 8 Months

Pakistan’s footwear industry recording 15.48% growth in exports during the first eight months...

Egypt’s Leather Exporters Push for More Government Support from Prime Minister Madbouli

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli recently met with the Export Development Committee to...

EU Imposes Import Duties on US Leather Goods

The United States has imposed new tariffs of up to 25% on imported leather goods from the European...

Pritzker Private Capital Set to Acquire Buckman

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC), a well-known leader in family direct investing, has officially...

Uzbekistan Implements Export Duties on Leather and Raw Materials to Boost Domestic Production

Uzbekistan is making a significant shift in its trade policies by introducing export duties on...

New Trade Fair for Finished Leather Products Moda China to be Held Alongside ACLE this September

In a major move to enhance high-end consumer demand for shoes, bags, and apparel, the China Leather...

Minister Pushes for Leather Sector Data as Nigeria Aims for $1 Billion Revenue

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has urged the Nigerian Institute of...

Tannery Workers Protest in Savar Demanding Minimum Wage Implementation and Better Work Conditions

In a strong display of solidarity, tannery workers in the Savar upazila of the capital staged a work...

Morocco Cancels Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Due to Drought Leading to $300 Million Loss to its Leather Industry

Morocco has officially canceled Eid Al Adha, the Islamic ritual sacrifice of cattle, due to the...

Brazilian Leather Exports Show Mixed Trends as February 2025 Revenue Hits $97.7 Million

Brazil’s leather industry experienced a mixed start in the first two months of 2025, with...

PrimeAsia Expands Vietnam Tannery to 8 Million Square Feet Monthly Capacity and Rebrands for the Future

PrimeAsia Leather has successfully completed its Vietnam expansion project, increasing its monthly...

Brazilian Footwear Brands Shine at Micam Milano 99th Edition with Strong Sales and Global Connections

The 99th edition of Micam Milano, recognized as the world’s most international footwear trade show...

Bangladesh Leather and Leather Goods Exports Increased by 11.6% to $88.4 Million in February 2025

The leather and leather goods industry continues to show strong growth, with export earnings...

Brazil Shipped 21 Million Pairs of Shoes in Just 60 Days Generating $174 Million

The Brazilian footwear industry kicked off 2025 on a high note, witnessing significant growth in...

APLF 2025 in Full Swing With 600 Exhibitors in Hong Kong From March 12 to 14

The 41st APLF exhibition is in full swing in Hong Kong, running from March 12 to 14, 2025. With 600+...