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Argentina leather industry struggles as over 100 workers lose jobs

The leather industry in Argentina is facing a severe crisis, with production declining and companies...

Rwanda Tannery Park to Generate $430 Million in Annual Revenue Says Prime Minister Ngirente

Rwanda is set to make a significant leap in its leather industry with the establishment of a tannery...

ALLPI Pushes for Reforms and New Strategy to Strengthen Africa’s Leather Industry

The Africa Leathera and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is working to tackle major challenges...

Vietnam Produces 52.5 Million Leather Footwear in Two Months with 31.8% Growth

Vietnam’s leather footwear industry is off to a strong start in 2025. According to the latest data...

Leather tannery and Infra projects to Transform Livelihoods in Machakos County Kenya

The Kenanie Leather Tannery in Machakos County is set to uplift pastoral communities by providing a...

COMESA Nations Aim to Boost Leather Industry by Reducing Raw Exports

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is taking steps to strengthen its leather...

FTA with UK May Help Push India’s Exports of Leather and Other Key Sectors

India’s proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK is expected to bring significant...

Nike Reports 9% Revenue Drop to $11.3 Billion in Q3 FY2025

Nike, Inc. has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, showing a 9%...

Massimo Boldrini Elected as President of Vegetable Tanning Consortium for 2025-2027

The new leadership of the Vegetable Tanning Consortium has been announced, with Massimo Boldrini...

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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+...

Apex Group Chairman Syed Manzur Elahi Passes Away at 83

Apex group chairman and former government advisor Syed Manzur Elahi has passed away at the age of...