leather export and import

Industry Overview
Leather Industry in India, occupies a place of prominence in the Indian economy, in view of its massive potential for employment, growth and exports. There has been increasing emphasis on its planned development, aimed at optimum utilisation of available raw materials for maximising the returns, particularly from exports.Overview of the Leather Industry in IndiaProducts Exported» Leather Footwear» Footwear Components (Shoe Uppers, Soles etc.)» Leather Garments» Leather Goods (Including Harness & Saddlery, Leather Gloves etc.)» Finished LeatherMajor Production Centres Of Leather And Leather Products
Southern Region
Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, Trichy, Dindigul
Andhra Pradesh
Hyderabad
Karnataka
Bangalore
Northern Region
Punjab
Jallandhar
Delhi
Delhi
Eastern Region
West Bengal
Calcutta
Central Region
Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur, Agra
Western Region
Maharashtra
Mumbai (Bombay)
Estimated Production Capacities
Product
Capacity
Leather
Hides
65 million pieces
Skins
170 million pieces
Leather Products
Footwear & Footwear Components
Leather Footwear
776 million pairs
Leather Shoe uppers
112 million pairs
Non-leather Footwear.
960 million pairs
Leather Garments
18 million pieces
Leather Goods
60 million pieces
Industrial Gloves
52 million pairs
Saddlery
0.10 million piecesFeatures Of Leather Sector In India
Employs 2.5 million persons.
A large part (nearly 60-65%) of the production is in the Small/Cottage Sector.
Annual export value poised to touch about 2 billion US dollars.
Amongst top 8 export earners for India.
Endowed with 10% of the world raw material and export constitutes about 2% of the world trade.
Has enormous potential for future growth.
Very high value addition within the country
to be continued.........................