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:

India’s export of leather goods & accessories has increased from US$ 706.29 mn in 2006-07 to US$ 1088.09 mn in 2011-12, growing at a cumulative annual growth rate of 9.02%

Major importing Countries of Leather Goods & Gloves 2006 vis-à-vis 2010 – A comparison

These 13 countries together accounts for a share of 77.43% in global leather goods & gloves import.

Top Exporting countries of Leather Goods & Gloves 2006 vis-à-vis 2010 – A comparison

Leather Gloves:

The global imports of Leather Gloves had increased from US$ 1933.86 mn in 2006 to US$ 1959.88 mn in 2010, growing at a cumulative annual growth rate of 0.33%.  A Statement showing global import of Leather Gloves viz-a-vis India’s export and share during 2006 to 2010 is given below

(Value in Million US$)

Major importing Countries of Leather Gloves 2006 vis-à-vis 2010 – A comparison

(Value in Million US$)

These 13 countries together accounts for a share of 77.36% in global leather gloves import.

Indian Scenario

Leather Goods form an important segment of the leather industry in India. Leather goods production capacity is estimated to be 63 million pieces annually.  

The different types of Leather Goods and accessories are manufactured in India i.e., Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels, traveling bags / luggage, Portfolio and similar such items,  Hand Bags, shopping bags and similar such items, Wallets, Purses, Pouches, Passport Holders, Credit Card Holders, Diary covers and similar such items, Leather Belts, Caps etc.  India also produces Leather Upholstery – Sofa Seat Covers, Car Seat Covers etc.

Most of the units manufacturing leather goods are located in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Kanpur, Bangalore and Puducherry.  Industry is situated in few other clusters also.

India is the fifth largest exporter of leather goods and accessories (inclusive of Gloves) in the world.

Leather Goods and accessories manufactured in India bear brand names like Coach, Pierre Cardin, Yves St Laurent, Etienne Aigner, Geoffery Beene, Harrods, Marks & Spencer, Liz Caliborne, Guess, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, Kieffer, Waldhausen, Biemen, Nederinum, Zaldi, Kallquists, Shires, GFS, Millers, Eisers, Weco, Ukal and Decalthon.

Leather Gloves:

Leather gloves of all categories like fancy/fashion gloves, sports gloves, industrial gloves and other leather gloves is a thrust product among the items of small leather goods being manufactured and exported from India. India is the fourth largest exporter of Leather Gloves to the world.  India produces about 52 million pairs of industrial gloves annually.   India offers the world the largest technically trained manpower in leather craft at the most competitive costs. Its association with respected product testing institutions such as SATRA in the UK and PFI in Germany ensures the finest quality leather in the manufacturing of gloves.

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

(Value in Million US$)

Source: DGCI& S

India’s export of Leather Goods & Accessories including Gloves touched US$ 1088.09 million in 2011-12, holding a share of 22.35% in India’s total export of US$ 4868.71 mn 

Major Markets

The major markets for Indian leather goods & gloves are USA with a share of 18.06%, Germany 15.80%, UK 12.61%, Spain 7.27%, Italy 6.16%, France 5.49%, Netherlands 4.49%, UAE 3.22%, Australia 3.14%, Denmark 2.56%.

India’s Export of Leather Goods & Accessories – Country-wise – 5 Years

 (Value in Million US$)

Source: DGCI& S

Quantity-wise Export of Leather Goods:

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Quantity-wise Export of Leather Gloves:

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Region-wise Export of Leather Goods:

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Region-wise Export of Leather Gloves:

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With the availability of quality raw materials coupled with skilled craftsmanship, India is now poised to make itself a major destination for global sourcing of leather goods and accessories. State-of-the-art production units and in-house Design Studios will strengthen the industry in producing products with exquisite design and quality.

The industry’s accelerated development and growth is being aided by the ambitious capacity expansion & modernization plans of private industry and the Indian Government’s encouraging policy measures.