France’s leather sector recorded a slowdown in foreign trade during the first half of 2026, with imports falling 5% year-on-year to €6.5 billion and exports declining 2% to €9.2 billion. The weaker performance reflects softer demand across several major markets, although results varied significantly between sectors. Read More...
According to local industry sources, September brought no relief on the supply side for hides from Latin American origins. Read More...
ILM Editor Megan Thomas reflects on leather "influencers" and what their popularity says about the future of the industry, from Gen Z's opinions on luxury to items that are made to last. Read More...
France's leather industry experienced a further contraction in raw hide collection and livestock availability during 2025, according to the latest 2025 Activities Monograph of the Leather Industries, published by the Alliance France Cuir Economic Observatory. Read More...
In March 2026, ILM Editor Megan Thomas visited Porto Alegre for a trifecta of Brazilian leather experiences. This included a trip to Bolzano tannery, as well as attendance at Fimec 2026 and the CICB Sustainability Forum, which will be discussed on pages 24-26. Read More...
The French leather, footwear and leather goods sector delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to data published by Alliance France Cuir. Read More...
In the May/June 2026 issue of ILM, Editor Megan Thomas reflects on the value of protecting leather not just as a concept, but as a biological material definition. Read More...
ILM Editor Megan Thomas reviews the current state of India’s leather market, amid negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union and following the release of the Indian Union Budget 2026. Read More...
Industry speculation suggests that the European Commission is preparing to exclude leather from the scope of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), marking a significant potential shift in one of the bloc’s flagship environmental policies. Read More...
The latest colour trends for leather garments, footwear, accessories and the upholstery industry have been released by leather chemicals manufacturer TFL in its new catalogue for Autumn/Winter 2027–28. Read More...
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