27 May 2025 Reality of African Exports Netsaalem Bahiru Gebrie writes on LinkedIn: African countries don’t appear in the top 30 world’s biggest exporters list; not even close. The combined total export value of the 54 African countries is around $640B that’s almost equivalent to the value of South Korea’s annual export. See how far… Continue reading Reality of African Exports
27 May 2025 France – Q1 raw materials exports flat, imports down in value Exports of hides and skins from France in the first quarter of 2025 had a total value of €53.1 million, a figure that was flat compared to the same quarter last year. By Leatherbiz. Figures shared by Alliance France Cuir show… Continue reading France – Q1 raw materials exports flat, imports down in value
27 May 2025 Impact of a 30% Import Tariff on Chinese Footwear into the US A 30% import tariff imposed on Chinese footwear entering the US market is likely to have significant repercussions on various stakeholders, including consumers, retailers, manufacturers, and the broader economy. Effects on Consumers The primary impact of an import tariff will… Continue reading Impact of a 30% Import Tariff on Chinese Footwear into the US
26 May 2025 COTANCE Newsletter – April–May Edition Is Out! But here’s why it matters: current EU rules burden leather with unfair environmental impacts, while synthetics get a free pass. Why? Because hides and skins are treated like products—not what they really are: by-products. With outdated allocation rules, leather starts its lifecycle already penalised. But… Continue reading COTANCE Newsletter – April–May Edition Is Out!
26 May 2025 One 4 Leather: Automotive – Luxury Not Compromised The new 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗼 is more than just a performance machine – it’s a moving piece of art. Inside, you’ll find beautiful hand-stitched full-grain leather, tailored to perfection with contrast piping, sculpted contours, and a tactile finish that only genuine materials can deliver.… Continue reading One 4 Leather: Automotive – Luxury Not Compromised
26 May 2025 Food for Thought on the Leather Sector Camillo Lastrucci, Raw material researcher press Staff International-Maison Margiela Fucecchio, Tuscany, Italy, muses on LinkedIn: I love my job but, I confess that I am worried about the future of the sector and this reflection comes to mind: We have transformed the skin — a… Continue reading Food for Thought on the Leather Sector
23 May 2025 Puma Market Research Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn: Voices of a Re-Generation is an on-going PUMA Group project. The brand is working with young influencer ambassadors to give them a platform and share opinions. They meet regularly with Puma’s products, sourcing and sustainability teams to share suggestions and have criticisms and… Continue reading Puma Market Research
23 May 2025 Design Appointments – Creative director to take up Balenciaga role in July Luxury group Kering has announced that Pierpaolo Piccioli will become the new creative director of Balenciaga on July 10. By Leatherbiz. Mr Piccioli will take up the role of Demna Gvasalia, who will leave Balenciaga in July to become the… Continue reading Design Appointments – Creative director to take up Balenciaga role in July
23 May 2025 TFL already working on SS27……. Just unveiled, and already thinking ahead! We are still presenting our latest leather collection — the result of research, technology, passion, and artisanal craftsmanship. But in the world of fashion, time never stands still: we’re already working on our next creative challenge! The journey toward Spring/Summer 2027… Continue reading TFL already working on SS27…….
22 May 2025 Ministry of Commerce Announces: 90-Day Suspension of Some Countermeasures Against US Under China-US Economic and Trade Consensus! Beijing – Recently, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce provided a detailed explanation to the media regarding two significant measures in China-US economic and trade relations: the unreliable entity list and the export control… Continue reading Ministry of Commerce Announces: 90-Day Suspension of Some Countermeasures Against US Under China-US Economic and Trade Consensus!
