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PM Modi Meets Exporters from Labour Intensive Sectors Including Leather Industry | Why Bangladesh Leather Industry Is Struggling to Compete Globally | 4 Companies to Invest $111 Million to Build Leather & Footwear Plants in Bepza Economic Zone | Brazilian Tanneries Secure $6.6 Million in Business at ANPIC Trade Fair in Mexico & more..
Arshad Leathernews.org
November 09, 2025
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met exporters from key labour-intensive sectors including leather industry on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen India’s position in global trade, according to industry representatives.
Indian exporters have called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step in after the United States imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods, a move that has shaken several labor-intensive industries including leather, footwear, textiles and handicrafts.
Bangladesh’s leather industry once hailed as the country’s “next big export story” continues to remain stuck in what many now call the billion-dollar cage.
Four companies have signed land lease agreements with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to invest a total of $111.26 million in the Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsharai, Chattogram.
“I think Bepza EZ is our good choice. We look forward to growing together”
A top government committee in Bangladesh is finalising a major plan to transfer control of the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate from the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) to the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)
Five Brazilian tanneries have returned home with strong results after showcasing their leather collections at ANPIC, Mexico’s top trade fair for footwear and accessories materials, held from October 22 to 24 in León.
Mongolian President U. Khurelsukh visited key national leather and footwear manufacturing companies in Darkhan-Uul Province as part of the government’s White Gold Program.
The Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) wrapped up its All India Leather Products and Allied Sourcing Fair at the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre from October 28 to 30, 2025. The 3 day event, drew attention with its highlight show Leather on the Ramp 2025 hosted on October 29 at Hyatt Regency Kolkata.
A stakeholder roundtable on “Building Low-Carbon and Sustainable Pathways for Tamil Nadu’s Leather and Footwear Sector” was held on Wednesday, 5th November 2025, at Hotel Taj Connemara in Chennai.
Tunisia’s leather and footwear industry posted a strong performance in 2024, as exports covered 163.9% of imports, reaching a total value of 2,182 million dinars
Jordan’s leather and garment exports have grown 3% from January to August this year compared to the same period in 2024, showing the sector’s strong ability to withstand regional instability and global trade challenges.
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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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