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Indian leather exporters fear a drop of 25-40%

Published: November 18, 2022

Leather and leather product exporters located around Kanpur, India, are reportedly expecting a drop of 25-40% in exports this quarter due to repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Issues in China as further lockdowns expected

Published: August 17, 2022

Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, provides an update on the latest movements in the Chinese leather market, including expectations of further Covid-19 restrictions.

Conflict hits Turkish leather exports

Published: March 7, 2022

Leather goods and textile manufacturers in Istanbul have had US$200 million in orders cancelled as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Jalandhar leather goods exporters hit hard by Ukraine crisis

Published: March 2, 2022

Manufacturers of leather goods in Jalandhar have been hit hard by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to local news reports.

Omicron causing production delays for Italian brands

Published: January 13, 2022

Rising cases of the Covid-19 Omicron variant have caused production delays and even factory shutdowns for fashion brands and leather goods manufacturers in Italy, Glossy reports.

Rising Covid cases causing worker shortages

Published: January 11, 2022

Businesses in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Noida are facing a shortage of manpower as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.

Natuzzi grows gross margin in Q3

Published: November 30, 2021

The Italian premium leather furniture maker and tanner reported a gross margin of 36% in the third quarter of the 2021 financial year, up from 32.5% in the same period in 2020 and 28.7% in 2019.

Energy shortages and shipping delays impact Chinese tanners

Published: October 21, 2021

Chinese tanners have returned from a week’s holiday for National Day Golden Week in early October to a difficult market situation with energy shortages, covid disruptions and shipping issues all having an impact, according to theSauerReport.

Bengal tanners say “third Covid wave will finish us”

Published: October 19, 2021

Tanners in the Bengal region of India say they are struggling to stay afloat as the industry continues to grapple with cancelled orders, supply chain disruptions and growing debt.

Minister urged to ensure gas supply to Korangi

Published: July 6, 2021

Pakistan Tanners Association (Southern Zone) Chairman Abdul Salam has urged the Federal Minister for Gas and Petroleum for Helm of SSGC to ensure gas supplies 24/7 to the leather industry cluster located at the Korangi Industrial Area.