According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association, China’s bags and cases exports reached $7.04 billion from January to March 2026, the first quarter of 2026, down 1.1% compared to the same period last year.
Imports of bags and cases stood at $1.48 billion during the same period, rising 20.7% year-on-year.
The latest figures show mixed trade performance for China’s bags and cases sector during the first quarter of 2026, with exports declining slightly while imports recorded strong growth.
China’s leather industry, which includes the leather, footwear, leather garments, bags and cases sectors, reported exports worth $19.05 billion from January to March 2026, the first quarter of 2026, down 4.22% year-on-year. Imports stood at $3.87 billion during the same period, rising 4.6%.
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