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Brazil Leather Exports Reach $96.6 Million in February Up 27.9% from January 2026 | Adidas Joins Leather Working Group Board | Maharashtra Govt Approves 100 Acre Veg Tanning based Tannery Cluster in Raigad Invites Units to Join | Chanel Owned Bodin-Joyeux Tannery to Build New Facility in France After 50 Years & more...
Arshad Leathernews.org
March 29, 2026
WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Your quick 5 minute brief on this week’s global leather & allied industry news
Good morning & welcome to another edition of Weekly Roundup by Leathernews.org
Every Sunday at 11 am, we bring you the entire week’s news, insights, updates, market research, analysis, expert opinions, facts & figures from the global leather & allied industries in a simplified & easy to read format, saving you time while keeping you well informed & updated in under 5 minutes.
Maharashtra Govt Approves 100 Acre Veg Tanning based Tannery Cluster in Raigad Invites Units to Join
The Government of Maharashtra has approved a 100 acre vegetable tanning based tannery cluster in Dighi Industrial Area, Raigad and invited leather units across India to participate through an Expression of Interest.
Brazil’s leather industry exported hides and skins worth $96.6 million in February 2026, down 1.1% from $97.6 million last year but up 27.9% from $75.5 million in January 2026
The company specialises in lambskins and currently runs from two sites in the city centre, which limits its ability to expand and scale production.
“We are lucky to have shareholders who believe in leather.”
The move aims to develop the Kenanie Leather Industrial Park and position the country as a major leather manufacturing hub in Africa.
The initiative focuses on upgrading Kenya’s leather, footwear and leather goods sector with better technology, skills and financial access.
Its recurring operating income reached €6.6 billion, accounting for 41% of total sales, while net profit stood at €4.5 billion.
The move aims to manage rising logistics and raw material costs and ensure stable supply.
The appointment will take effect from April 1, 2026, and marks a shift in board membership as Jon Hopper of VF Corporation steps down after 8 years.
The move legally restricts its name to garments made in the region under defined standards and aims to protect its authenticity and heritage
The International Meat Secretariat, International Council of Skins, Hides & Leather Traders Associations and the International Council of Tanners made this request, citing serious impact on businesses.
The guide offers a practical 10 step roadmap for companies to move from commitment to execution.
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Arshad is the Founder & Editor of Leathernews.org, a global news platform covering the leather, footwear & allied industries. He is an engineer specialising in leather technology with over 9 years of experience across the global leather & allied industries & content creation. He closely tracks trade policy, exports, global sourcing trends & industry developments, with a focus on making complex topics simple, clear & easy to understand for industry professionals.
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