Global Scenario:

The global imports of leather goods & gloves had increased from US$ 13829.75 mn in 2006 to US$ 17017.35 mn in 2010, growing at a cumulative annual growth rate of 5.32%.  A Statement showing global import of leather goods & gloves viz-a-vis India’s export and share during 2006 to 2010 is given below:

(Value in Million US$)

India’s export of leather garments has increased from US$ 309.91 mn in 2006-07 to US$ 425.04 mn in 2010-11, accounting for a share of 11.81% in the global leather garments import trade.

Major importing countries of Leather Garments 2006 vis-à-vis 2010 A comparison:

(Value in Million US$)

These 13 countries together accounts for a share of 78.40% in global leather garments import

Top Exporting countries of Leather Garments 2006 vis-à-vis 2010 A comparison

Indian Scenario

Leather garments form a significant segment of the Leather Industry in India. Leather garments production capacity is estimated to be 16 million pieces annually. India produces different types of leather garments i.e., jackets, long coats, waist coats/shirts, pant/shorts, motorbike jackets, industrial leather garments, leather aprons etc.  

India is the second largest producer of leather garments, next only to China, which produces 70 million pieces of the total global trade volume of about 120 million pieces.

It is a matter of great pride that Indian leather garments have been making giant strides in the world of fashion. National Institute of Fashion Technology and National Institute of Design lends design support to make continuous fashion statements. These Institutes provides well trained personnel and imaginative designers. India’s acknowledged strength is leather tanning and its ability to produce a wide variety of fashion leathers.   

India’s Export of Leather Goods & Accessories including Gloves – 5 years

(Value in Million US$)

Source: DGCI& S

India’s export of Leather Garments increased from US$ 309.91 mn in 2006-07 to              US$ 572.54 million in 2011-12, growing at a CAGR of 13.06%. 

India’s export of leather garments accounts for a share of 11.76% in India’s total leather trade of US$ 4868.71 million in 2011-12.

India’s position as the third largest global supplier of leather garments is only going to strengthen given the availability of quality raw material coupled with skilled craftsmanship. 

Major brands like ARMANI, ZEGNA, ABERCROMBIE & FITCH, MARCO POLO, MANGO, COLEHAAN, ANDREW MAARC, GUESS source Leather Garments from India

India’s Export of Leather Garments – Major markets – 5 years

Major markets for Indian Leather Garments are Germany with a share of 26.89%, Italy 12.47%, France 12.12%, Spain 11.58%, USA 5.57%, UK 5.32%, Netherlands 4.02%, Denmark 3.29%, China 2.18%

(Value in Million US$) (Source: DGCI& S)

Quantity-wise Export of Leather Garments:

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Region-wise Export of Leather Garments:

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Council’s Membership Strength of Leather Garments Panel

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Number of Countries to which India’s Export of Leather Garments had taken place during last years

Source: CLE Membership Records