New markets dominate Asia Pacific Leather Fair
15/04/2013
Taking up the slack were new Asian markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam and India, which are enjoying a surge in consumer spending. Also registering a substantial rise in buyer numbers were Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Finland.
There were 18,467 buyers in attendance, keeping the 1,193 exhibitors from 53 countries and regions busy. Exhibitor Juri Beloussov, of Skivers Hides AS in Estonia, said: “Because of the difficulties in the market, people need to get out to look for opportunities, and maybe better goods with less cost. I don’t mind travelling to exhibitions like this, because it gives me a great chance to do business.”
There were also “returning” exhibitors like leather chemical giants Stahl and Fenice, which, after concentrating their marketing efforts in China, were back to reach potential markets in the rest of Asia.
Two new events, Sourcing Luxury and the Leather Forum met with approval. The forum was launched to introduce leather to designers, and topics included leather basics, leather trends, sustainability and innovations. Bigger versions are expected for next year’s edition.
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