Your quick 5-minute brief on this week’s global leather & allied industry news

Good morning & welcome to another edition of Weekly Roundup by Leathernews.org

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Fourth Worker Dies Days After Tannery Accident in Germany Raising Death Toll to Four

A 35 year old man, one of the two workers who were injured after a tannery accident on 16 April 2026 in Runkel, Hesse, Germany, where 3 people died, also died on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, raising the death toll to 4.

How French Leather Industry Spent €13.7 Billion in Imports with Asia Accounting for 50% in 2025

In 2025, France’s leather industry recorded €13.7 billion in imports and €18.6 billion in exports, maintaining its position as one of the most active leather trading nations in the world with a trade surplus of €4.9 billion in 2025.

Hermès Reports €4.1 Billion Q1 Revenue with €1.8 Billion Coming from Leather Goods

Leather Goods and Saddlery generated €1.84 billion in revenue, grew 9.4% in Q1. This segment includes women’s and men’s bags, travel items, small leather goods and accessories, saddles, bridles and all equestrian objects and clothing.

Paraguay Launches Socio-Environmental Traceability System RETSA PY to Boost Beef and Leather Exports

The government of Paraguay has launched RETSA PY, a new socio-environmental traceability system to strengthen its beef and leather export sectors.

Bentley Motors Releases Responsible Raw Material Sourcing Policy for Leather and Interior Materials

Bentley has placed strong focus on animal welfare. All leather hides must follow EU or equivalent national laws, backed by certifications and third party checks.

Kering Reports Stable Q1 2026 Revenue with Fashion and Leather Goods at €2.85 Billion

The Fashion and Leather Goods segment particularly generated €2.85 billion, down 9% reported and 3% comparable.

Hermès Opens 25th Leather Goods Workshop to Expand Production and Create 260 Jobs

Hermès has opened a new leather goods workshop in Loupes, Gironde in France, to expand its production capacity and strengthen its regional presence. The site will employ 260 artisans.

Vietnam and India Seminar Boosts Leather and Footwear Ties

The Vietnam Trade Office in India held an online seminar on April 22, 2026 to boost cooperation in the leather, footwear and textile sectors between Vietnam and India.

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