Tanzania launches leather products association
Tanzania’s leather sector marked a significant milestone on September 2, 2025, with the launch of the Tanzania Leather and Leather Products Association (TALEPPA). Read More...
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Italian leather goods exports fall by 7.5%
Italian leather goods exports fell by 7.5% to just over €4 billion in the first five months of 2025. Read More...
Volkswagen in advanced discussions amidst U.S. tariff pressures
Volkswagen Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with the U.S. government regarding a potential investment agreement that could strengthen the German carmaker’s manufacturing footprint in North America. Read More...
Difficult first half for Chinese leather sector
In a reflection of global market conditions and the initial impact of trade tariffs, the first half of 2025 saw a decline in output for the overall Chinese leather and leather products industries according to the latest data from the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). Read More...
Uzbek tanners attend ACLE for first time
Seven tanners from Uzbekistan are attending the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) as exhibitors for the first time this year. Read More...
China and U.S. working together on leather tariffs
Speaking at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) in Shanghai on September 3, Chen Zhanguang, Vice Chairman of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), said that his organisation was engaged with his U.S. counterparts to mitigate the impact of trade tariffs between the two large economic countries. Read More...
ACLE underway in Shanghai
Taking place in its 27th year since its inaugural event in 1998, the 25th edition of the All China Leather Fair (ACLE) welcomed the leather industry together after a volatile summer period dominated by trade tariffs and subdued global market conditions. Read More...
Uttar Pradesh leather hubs stall over U.S. tariffs
The leather industry of Uttar Pradesh, including hubs in Kanpur and Agra, have been hit hard by U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs. Read More...
Industry figure Lisa Howlett passes away
Former tanner and International Council of Tanners (ICT) President Lisa Howlett has passed away unexpectedly. Read More...
Lineapelle kicks off winter 25/26 season
Lineapelle is beginning the winter 2025-26 season with events in London and New York before it returns to Milan in September. Read More...
