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This Week's News from the Global Leather, Footwear & Leather Goods Industry
German Court Bans the Use of the term Apple Leather as It Is Misleading Consumers | Renault to End Use of Leather in All Cars by 2025 | Coach Parent Tapestry Invests $15 Million in UK based Recycled Leather Maker Gen Phoenix & more
Arshad Leathernews.org
July 20, 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 this week.
LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
A German court has ruled that synthetic materials can no longer be labeled as “leather” if they contain no animal hide/skin, a major win against greenwashing and for honest labeling, following a case involving products marketed as “apple leather.”
Bangladesh sets a $65 Billion export target for FY2024-25, aiming for 17.22% growth. Key sectors include RMG, leather, jute, and home textiles. The leather sector alone targets $1.25 Billion.
Brazil’s leather exports fell to $83.4 Million in June 2025, down 13.7% from May and 17.9% year-on-year. China remains the top buyer, while South Korea and Spain saw strong growth. Finished leather led in value; salted hides showed surprising mid-year gains.
Renault will phase out leather in all vehicles by end of 2025, shifting to recycled, animal-free materials.
PrimeAsia’s 2024 Sustainability Report marks a new era under its Consciously Crafted strategy, highlighting progress in renewable energy, waste tracking, and community engagement laying the groundwork for a greener, smarter, and more responsible future.
Tapestry Inc. boosts its stake in recycled leather maker Gen Phoenix to 9.9% with a $15 Million investment, aiming to expand sustainable materials across its brands and better connect with Gen Z through eco-conscious innovations like Coachtopia.
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
India is emerging as a key destination for non-leather footwear manufacturing, attracting interest from Taiwan and Vietnam. With government support and improved import ease, exports could hit $7B in 2025–26, driven by growing US, UK, and EU demand.
“Vietnamese and Taiwanese firms are keen to invest in India. We need to support them so that they can import these goods smoothly into the country for their manufacturing facilities”
Brazil’s footwear exports rose 8.8% in volume and 3% in revenue in H1 2025, driven by strong demand from the U.S. and Colombia. June saw a major boost, with U.S. imports jumping 39.4% in volume as buyers shift away from Asian-made shoes.
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