Brazil’s leather industry reported exports of $89.5 million in May 2026, down 7.3% compared to May 2025, according to data analysed by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB/Brazilian Leather).

Exports also declined 5.1% compared to April 2026, when shipments totaled $94.3 million.

Export volumes reached 13.9 million square meters and 49.1 thousand tons in May 2026. Compared to the same month last year, export area declined 6.3%, while export weight increased 9.8%.

Compared to April 2026, export area fell 13.0% and export weight declined 11.6%, indicating slower shipment activity during the month.

In the first 5 months of 2026, Brazil’s leather exports totaled $450.8 million, down 7.8% compared to the same period last year.

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