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 Global Scenario: The global import of Saddlery & Harness increased from US$ 828.58 million in 2005 to US$ 988.17 million in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 4.50%. India’s share in global import of saddlery & harness was 8.44% in 2009. (Value in Million US$)
Source: ITC, Geneva & DGCI &S, Kolkata Major Importing countries of Saddlery & Harness – 6 years (Value in Million US$)
Source: ITC, Geneva Major Exporting countries of Saddlery & Harness – 6 years (Value in Million US$)
Source: ITC, Geneva Indian Scenario: Harness & Saddlery goods are being manufactured in Kanpur for more than last 100 years. The Saddlery manufacturing started in the 19th century at the British Indian Corporation in its Copper Alan branch in Kanpur and simultaneously the British Government started the Ordinance Equipment Factory at Kanpur to cater to the needs of the Army. The craft of making saddlery was imparted to the local artisans by the master saddlers brought from the UK, whose generations now formed the workforce of the present industry. Kanpur, a city in Northern India, is a short flight from the country’s capital-New Delhi By virtue of Kanpur’s specialization in vegetable tanned buffalo hides, and due to the presence of trained manpower, this has become the most important centre for manufacture of saddlery goods in India. In fact, Kanpur is the only centre in India which produces the harness & saddlery goods. Almost all the units operating in Kanpur are 100% export-oriented. Indian Saddlery and Harness industry is now becoming globally competitive and brand dominated, awash with designs. India is positioned as the third largest exporter of Saddlery & Harness to the world, accounting for a share of 8.44% in the global saddlery import of US$ 988.17 million. Indian Saddlery and Harness products are gaining an ever-increasing recognition in the highly competitive global saddlery & harness leather arena. Estimated production capacity of the Saddlery & Harness industry in India is 12.50 million pieces per annum. Technology, work craftsmanship, product quality are the hallmarks of the Indian Saddlery & Harness industry.
A Statement showing India’s export of Saddlery & Harness – 5 years (Value in Million US$)
Source: DGCI& S During 2010-11, India’s export of Saddlery & Harness was US$ 86.15 million, and this accounted for a share of 2.24% in India’s total export from leather sector (US$ 3844.86 mn). Major Markets: The major markets of Indian Saddlery & Harness are Germany with a share of 20.84%, USA 13.00%, UK 9.93%, Italy 4.28%, France 7.14%, Spain 2.74%, Netherlands 6.29%, Australia 6.79%, Denmark 3.36%, Canada 2.88%, Sweden 6.30%, Belgium 7.06%, Finland 1.48% (Value in Million US$)
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