​Indian Leather Industry

Industry Overview

  • The Indian leather, leather products, and footwear industry is a key contributor to the Indian economy.
  • It consistently ranks among the top ten foreign exchange earners for the country.
  • In 2022-23, India's exports of footwear, leather, and leather products reached approximately US $5.26 billion.

Share in Global Production

  • The Indian leather industry accounts for approximately 13% of the world’s leather production, with a robust annual output of about 3 billion sq. ft. of hides and skins.

Raw Material and Resources

  • India is rich in raw materials, housing 20% of the world's cattle and buffalo and 11% of ....
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