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Italian Leather Industry Turnover Drops 8.6% to €30 Billion in 2024 & Italian Exotic Leather Maker White Line Acquires Reptilis
Lineapelle 105 Wraps Up with 24,977 Attendees and Over 1,100 Exhibitors | Italian Leather Goods Industry Struggles as Turnover drops by €1.2 Billion in 2024 | PT Hung Fu Leather Indonesia Expands With New Factory in Sukabumi & more
Arshad Leathernews.org
March 02, 2025
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In case you missed it, here’s a look at what happened in the Global Leather, Footwear & Leather Goods Industry last week.
LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
LINEAPELLE 105 concluded with 24,977 attendees (+7% from Sept 2024) and 1,100+ exhibitors. From fashion shows to artisanal workshops, the event was a hub of innovation. LINEAPELLE 106 moves to new halls in Sept 2025.
Italian exotic leather maker White Line has acquired stakes in Reptilis, forming the first independent group offering premium crocodile, python, lizard & ostrich leather. A full merger is set for 2026, aiming for €20M sales & 25-30% job growth.
Italy’s leather supply chain saw an 8.6% decline in turnover, with exports falling 8.2% to €25 Billion. Job losses are expected to surpass 5,900. While France & Germany saw slight declines, the UAE (+37.1%) and Japan (+8.8%) showed growth.
Two young scientists win the 2025 IULTCS Research Grants for leather studies. Mr. Zoheb Akhter (New Zealand) explores alkaline hydrolysis, while Dr. Yudan Yi (China) develops eco-friendly metal-free leather.
PT Hung Fu Leather Indonesia has opened a new 30,000 sqm facility in Sukabumi, boosting premium cowhide leather production for footwear. This expansion strengthens Indonesia’s leather industry and creates new opportunities for global brands.
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
Tamil Nadu inks a ₹5,000 Cr MoU with Evervan Kothari to set up non-leather footwear units in Karur & Perambalur, creating 50,000+ jobs! A major win for the local economy, with Adidas production coming soon.
Tamil Nadu – The Undisputed Leader in Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing
LEATHER GOODS INDUSTRY NEWS
Italy’s leather goods sector saw an €1.2Billion turnover loss in 2024, forcing 184 closures & 2,000 job cuts. Exports dropped 9.3%, and leather bag sales plunged 11.2%. A slow recovery is expected, with optimism set for 2025-26.
Here’s the Link to Last Week's Newsletter
Italian Leather Delegation Visits Brazil | Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex | Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger & Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres.
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