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November saw further declines in U.S. hide exports

Published: January 11, 2023

U.S. hide exports were down globally in both value and volume for another month, according to the latest data from the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA).

Declines continue to grow for U.S. hide exports

Published: December 20, 2022

According to the latest data from the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA), total exports for the period of January-October 2022 stood at 25,822,429 pieces, a drop of 12.8% year-on-year, while value was down by 8.3% at US$1.08 billion.

Brazilian hide exports down almost 40% in October

Published: November 8, 2022

Brazilian hide exports for October 2022 were down by 38.9% in value, according to the latest data released by SECEX (Foreign Trade Secretariat) of the Ministry of Economy and reported by CICB/Brazilian Leather.

Further declines in September for Brazilian hide exports

Published: October 11, 2022

Hide exports for September 2022 continue declines against 2021, despite improving over August, according to the latest data released by SECEX (Foreign Trade Secretariat) of the Ministry of Economy and reported by CICB/Brazilian Leather.

ACEA revises growth forecast, predicts EU market will shrink

Published: October 10, 2022

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has revised its forecasts for the EU car market in 2022, after initially predicting a return to growth.

Downward trend continues for EU passenger car registrations

Published: July 20, 2022

Passenger car registrations in the EU have continued to decline throughout 2022, with the rate of decline increasing in June.

Faurecia sees sales drop 10% in Q3

Published: October 28, 2021

The car parts manufacturer has posted a 10% drop in sales for the third quarter of 2021 as semiconductor shortages continue to cause production delays in the automotive sector.

Weekly cattle cull numbers fall

Published: September 21, 2021

The set of weekly slaughter statistics released by the USDA, for the week ending September 4, 2021, have shown a significant drop in numbers when compared to the week prior and the recent weekly average.

Colombian footwear industry suffers huge losses

Published: March 10, 2021

Colombia suffered the worst economic crisis in history in 2020 as a result of Covid-19. The Colombian Association of Footwear, Leather and Leather Goods (ACICAM) has shared how the footwear industry is coping.

Toyota posts smallest quarterly profit in nine years

Published: August 25, 2020

For the three months ended June 30, 2020, operating profit for the Japanese carmaker declined 98% to JPY13.9 billion (US$131.73 million).