Turkish leather brands look to penetrate China’s luxury market

27/07/2012

Turkey’s Leather Garment Manufacturers’ Association (TDKD) said the country’s leather producers are looking for ways to break into the Chinese luxury garment market.

Manufacturers met on July 25 to discuss this and to focus on improved customer relations.

President Ali Dinç said: "Because of the lack of consumer relations, we do not receive any added value back".

Russia continues to be the country’s main export destination, but according to Mr Dinç, there are limited growth opportunities there at the moment.

With the luxury goods market still burgeoning in China, Turkish leather and leathergoods producers are looking for ways to compete with the big luxury brands that are already established in China.