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Chinese Leather Industry Exports Drop 7.8% to $43.2 Billion in First Half of 2025 | LWG Celebrates 20 Years in the Leather Industry | EUDR Faces Another Delay and COTANCE Urges Leather Exemption & more....
Arshad Leathernews.org
September 28, 2025
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LEATHER INDUSTRY NEWS
According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) China’s leather industry is facing a challenging first half of 2025 as weak domestic and international demand continues to weigh on businesses.
Bangladesh’s leather sector is once again showing signs of momentum. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), exports of leather, leather goods and footwear reached about $1.14 Billion in FY2024.
The Leather Working Group (LWG) celebrated its 20th anniversary at the 106th Lineapelle fair in Milan on September 24. Since its founding in 2005, LWG has become a key player in improving environmental standards across the leather industry.
“In a time of increasing scrutiny and even greater uncertainty, LWG has helped to give brands, manufacturers and consumers confidence in the leather and leather goods that they are buying. Ever-increasing transparency and sustainability will be vital to the future of leather.”
Most of the country’s leather leaves only partly processed and once it reaches Europe and Asia it is turned into high-end products carrying famous international labels with no sign of their Nigerian origin….
The leather industry is navigating several challenges. Weak market demand is a concern. Global trade faces pressure from geopolitical conflicts and the U.S.’s “reciprocal tariffs.”
Walsall Council has reaffirmed its plan to dispose of the historic leather museum building despite months of campaigning from residents and industry figures.
The European Union’s plan to enforce the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) could face another one-year delay, raising concerns among environmental groups and businesses.
The 25th edition of ACLE fair concluded on 5 September 2025 at the New International Expo Centre in Shanghai. Covering 80,500 square meters across 7 halls the event hosted around 1,000 exhibitors from China and overseas says the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA).
FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY NEWS
According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) the country’s footwear sector posted mixed results in the first half of 2025.
LEATHER GOODS INDUSTRY
According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) the leather goods and leather garment industry delivered mixed results in the first half of 2025.
Hermès is expanding its presence in France with another new leather goods workshop in L’Isle-d’Espagnac. The site will employ 260 skilled artisans trained in Hermès’ renowned leatherworking techniques.
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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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