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This Week's News from the Global Leather, Footwear & Leather Goods Industry
Greek Police Seize 800 Kg of Cocaine Hidden in Leather Shipments from Bolivia | CLE Leads Indian Delegation to Vietnam at Shoes & Leather Fair 2025 | Palestinian Ministry of Industry Signs Deal with UNIDO to Revive Leather and Footwear Sector Backed by Italy & more
Arshad Leathernews.org
July 13, 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
Greek police busted a cocaine smuggling ring using leather from Bolivia; 11 arrested, 800kg seized, with help from the U.S. DEA and months of surveillance.
The Council for Leather Exports led 10 Indian exporters at the Shoes & Leather Fair 2025 in Vietnam, hosting a Road Show, B2B meetings, and factory visits to boost trade ties and attract investment in India’s leather and footwear sectors.
At INNOPROM-2025, Uzbekistan’s Uzcharmsanoat advanced talks with Russian firms on leather, chemicals, finance, and joint manufacturing, aiming to boost exports, adopt eco-friendly tech, and strengthen trade ties with Russia’s expanding market.
On July 10, 2025, India’s Parliament held a key session with industry leaders to boost the leather and footwear sector. Reforms like easing port use and removing mandatory testing aim to cut costs and help MSMEs compete globally.
Lagos Leather Fair 2025 wrapped up its 8th edition, uniting Africa’s leather creatives, brands, and changemakers. With workshops, showcases, and awards, LLF proved it’s more than a fair, it’s a movement shaping the future of African leather.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched “Shilpanna” in Alipore to support leather, handloom, and cottage industries. The centre features 45 stalls, promotes MSMEs, empowers artisans and women, and highlights the state’s impressive MSME growth.
UNIDO has launched a new training curriculum in Ethiopia to boost the quality of raw hides and skins. Backed by local ministries, the initiative aims to modernize slaughtering practices, improve skills, and strengthen the leather industry's export potential.
Palestine’s leather and footwear industry is set for revival with a UNIDO-backed project in Hebron, funded by Italy. The initiative aims to build a sustainable, low-carbon footwear hub supporting SMEs with design, training, recycling, and global market access.
Leather Naturally appoints Thomas Yu and Arnaud Backbier to its Supervisory Council, replacing David Peters and Chad Jensen. James Lang is re-elected Chair for his third and final term.
LEATHER GOODS INDUSTRY NEWS
Natuzzi reported a 7.6% drop in Q1 2025 sales to €78.1 Milion, with profits turning into losses due to shifting production and rising finance costs. Despite global challenges, the company improved its cash position and continued factory investments in Italy.
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