Leather is one of the most widely traded commodities globally.
The growth in demand for leather is driven by the fashion industry, especially footwear.
Apart from this, furniture and interior design industries, as well as the automotive industry also demand leather.
The leather industry has a place of prominence in the Indian economy due to substantial export earnings and growth.
The Indian leather industry accounts for around 12.93% of the world’s leather production of hides/skins.
India’s leather industry has grown drastically, transforming from a mere raw material supplier to a value-added product exporter.
India’s leather industry is bestowed with skilled manpower, innovative technology, increasing industry compliance to international environmental standards and the support of allied industries.
Leather is one of the most widely traded items in the world.
Leather exports from India comprise of raw-hide skins, finished leather, leather goods, leather garments, leather footwear component, saddlery and harness.
India is the second largest exporter of leather garments and third largest exporter of saddlery and harness in the world.
In India, the leather is prepared from the raw-hide skin of different animals like buffalo, goat, cow and sheep. Majorly, buffalo skin and goat skin are used to make leather products that are exported to the other countries.
It is recorded that from total leather exports 40% of buffalo and 30% of goat rawhide skins are used for leather.
India is fifth largest exporter of leather goods and accessories.
Major export destinations for Indian leather and leather products are: Europe and the US.
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) is an autonomous non-profit organization, which is entrusted with export promotion activities and the development of the Indian leather industry.
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We follow the track of current market development and offering an excellent range of products which meets the client's demand.
We are having transparency in our business dealings with fair business policies and utmost quality range products which enable us to achieve revoked position in the market under the guidance of our team members.
Strengths of Indian leather sector
Own raw material source – About 3 billion sq ft of leather produced annually
Some varieties of goat / calf / sheep skins command premium position
Strong and eco-sustainable tanning base
Modernized manufacturing units
Trained / skilled manpower at competitive wage levels
World-class institutional support for Design & Product Development, HRD and R & D.
Presence of support industries like leather chemicals and finishing auxiliaries
Presence in major markets – Long Europe experience
Strategic location in the Asian landmass
