theSauerReport weekly intelligence: October 5-9
This week's SauerReport covers an industry that is mostly unchanged, with a 30 day outlook included as well as insight into the response from international brands. Read More...
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China’s leather industry exports decline in Jan-July 2026
China’s leather industry recorded a decline in exports over the first seven months of 2026, while imports increased, according to statistics published by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) covering January to July 2026. Read More...
theSauerReport weekly intelligence: September 28 – October 2
This week's SauerReport covers the impact of splits and suede in the industry, sentiment after Milan 2026 leather events, momentum in Brazil but general global stagnation, as well as footwear brands facing different challenges that have resulted in both growth and decline. Read More...
Muirhead reveals leather solutions for overnight rail
Muirhead, the Scottish Leather Group brand, has been named a specialist material partner for a new overnight rail interior concept unveiled by transport and product design consultancy PriestmanGoode at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin. Read More...
theSauerReport weekly intelligence: September 21-25
This week's SauerReport covers the global hide and skins trade, from Australia to Brazil and everywhere in between. While Italian furniture appeals delisting decisions, UK luxury brands secure investment for global expansion. Across the board, much remains unchanged. Read More...
Brazilian leather exports under pressure despite higher volumes
Brazil’s exports of hides, skins and leather for August 2026 were worth US$93.7 million, according to data analysed by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB/Brazilian Leather). Read More...
theSauerReport weekly intelligence: September 14-18
This week's SauerReport brings together the latest developments across leather markets, trade, regulation, raw materials, industry events and regional markets worldwide. Read More...
Global Leather Alliance launches at Lineapelle
Industry leaders from around the world have officially announced the formation of the Global Leather Alliance (GLA), a new independent, global non-profit organisation dedicated to protecting, promoting and advancing the future of real leather. Read More...
theSauerReport weekly intelligence: September 7-11
This week's SauerReport provides wide-ranging update on global leather markets, covering industry events and sentiment, new market data and price indicators, US slaughter and beef trade developments, corporate outlooks, raw material offers in France and environmental infrastructure plans in Bangladesh. Read More...
SLF keynotes think sustainability challenges can be competitive advantage
Regulation, resilience and the need for stronger evidence around leather’s sustainability credentials were key themes as Eduardo De Paola of Cotance and Sylvain Lambert of PwC delivered keynote presentations at the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) 2026 held in Paris on September 7. Read More...
