Regional commentary: Africa [premium content]
A growing middle class and more disposable income means luxury companies are eyeing the continent – although many are unsure of the best tactics for growth.
World Leather - Dec12/Jan 2013
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Regional commentary: China [premium content]
A growing population and thirst for luxury goods mean the Chinese market is a key focus for leathergoods and footwear companies. The government has responded with policies that aim to restructure the tanning industry, which it hopes will better position it to respond to internal needs and keep its leather exporting industry competitive
World Leather - Oct/Nov 2012
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The Americas: IULTCS vice-president says Latin America has a big part ... [premium content]
This round-up of news and updates from all parts of the Americas serves to give insight into current leather supply chain issues in this part of the world.
World Leather - Aug/Sep 2012
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Europe: luxury cars and leathergoods represent the big hope [premium content]
With debt piled upon debt, austerity measures, bail-outs, concerns about social unrest and threats to the survival of the euro and even the European Union, no one can pretend the European economy is going through anything other than a crisis. We certainly live in interesting times, but, at least at the luxury end of the market, the leather sector is still enjoying strong demand.
World Leather - June/July 2012
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Raw deal [premium content]
Weather events and the world economy are putting pressure on tanners in The Americas. Hide prices are high, material is scarce, in spite of drought conditions in some regions pushing cattle towards the abattoirs early.
World Leather - Aug/Sep 2011
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Regional commentary: The Americas [premium content]
Weather events and the world economy are putting pressure on tanners in The Americas. Hide prices are high, material is scarce, in spite of drought
conditions in some regions pushing cattle towards the abattoirs early.
World Leather - Aug/Sep 2011
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Ups and downs for Africa [premium content]
Africa’s wealth in natural resources is attracting admirers and investors from all parts of the world. Hides and skins are among the raw materials coveted. In the case of Kenya, the government wants to set up new tanneries and create jobs and added value. Chinese investors are making their mark in other parts of the continent.
World Leather - Jun/Jul 2011
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Regional Commentary: China - The lap of luxury [premium content]
China is now officially the second biggest economy in the world and is on course to be the third biggest for luxury goods within the next five years. Growth in the consumption of leathergoods, shoes and cars and furniture with leather upholstery is strong.
World Leather - Apr/May 2011
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Regional Commentary: Asia, excluding China [premium content]
A series of news-led articles that combine to give an up-to-date snapshot of the situation in the leather industry across the region.
World Leather - Feb/Mar 2011
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Regional commentary — Vietnam [premium content]
Vietnam’s leather sector has had a very mixed year, with the upholstery sector almost struggling to survive, while the leathergoods and footwear segments continue their rapid ascent. Fortunately, its focus is firmly slanted towards the last of these, footwear. And in spite of the ongoing debate about European Union anti-dumping measures against imports of leather shoes from Vietnam, the signs are positive.
World Leather - Dec/Jan 2010
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