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Brazilian Leather Exports Reach $89.2 Million in July 2025 With China as the Top Buyer | Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves New Leather and Footwear Policy & more in this week's roundup.
Arshad Leathernews.org
August 17, 2025
The 5th edition of the Dubai International Footwear & Leather Exhibition (DIFLEX) returns this September.
It is the Middle East’s premier trade event for the leather, footwear and fashion accessories industry, bringing together 250+ global brands, 300+ hosted buyers, 20+ countries and 5,000+ trade visitors under one roof.
📅 23–25 September 2025
📍 Festival Arena, Dubai Festival City
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) launched 2 specialty chemicals aimed at making upholstery leather safer and more durable in a workshop at the CLE auditorium in Unnao on Tuesday August 12, 2025.
The Supreme Court on Monday August 11, 2025 voiced deep concern about untreated sewage and industrial effluents from tanneries flowing into the Palar river in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district and Questioned CETP Performance & Stressed on 2 Priorities.
“It is important to know how well CETPs are functioning… if CETPs aren’t functioning at their optimal level, then the trade effluents go straight into the river untreated, which is dangerous”
The Thai Tanning Industry Association has welcomed the government’s approval of water monitor farming for commercial purposes, a move that could push leather exports beyond 20 billion baht ($620 million).
“This policy expands opportunities for exotic leather. If Thailand proceeds with water monitor leather exports and market demand exists, breeding operations won’t be difficult”
Brazil’s leather export performance in July 2025 showed a slight recovery compared to June but remained weaker than last year’s results.
Tandy Leather Factory reported second quarter 2025 sales of $17.8 million, an increase from $17.3 million in the same period last year. Gross profit rose to $10.6 million from $10 million a year earlier.
“We were pleased to have grown our sales and margin dollars in the second quarter, despite the challenging environment and economic uncertainty”
Applications are now open for the 2026 Young Leather Scientist Grant by the International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS). The program aims to encourage innovative research that will help make the leather industry more sustainable and efficient.
CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) and the Leather Sector Skill Development Council (LSSC) have taken a major step to strengthen the future of the leather industry by signing an MoU on 12 August 2025 in Kanpur Leather Cluster.
“All actions stem from one belief: Innovation is powerful, but paired with the right infrastructure and skills, it transforms industries”
Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has announced a major breakthrough for the country’s leather sector after a lease agreement was signed to operationalize the long-awaited Kenanie Leather Industrial Park in Machakos County.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has finally put an end to a legal fight that dragged on for more than 26 years. The court directed the Punjab government to give former employees of the Punjab State Leather Development Corporation the same benefits as those granted under its April 20, 1992 policy for surplus staff.
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
Uttar Pradesh has approved its new Leather, footwear and non-Leather footwear area development policy 2025. The policy offers attractive subsidies to entrepreneurs looking to set up manufacturing units.
Brazil’s footwear exports took a hit in July 2025, with both volume and revenue showing declines compared to the same month last year.
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 | About the Author Arshad is an engineer, having completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) specializing in Leather Technology from the Department of Leather Technology, Anna University (housed at CSIR-CLRI). In just 18 months since launching Leathernews.org, the platform & its distribution channels have gained over 1.7 million+ views from 120+ countries. |
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