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Spring, so far, has produced few signs of regrowth for the leather industry, particularly in Europe, according to our newest Market Intelligence report. The report, which went live on May 12, is available here.It explains that geopolitical tensions... Free Content

08 May 2026
IR War costs an extra $500 million per month and customers must pay, Maersk says
AE UAE tannery signs deals in automotive and culture sectors
EU Leather industry urged to respond to EUDR consultation
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US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 25.04.26
07 May 2026
EU ICT says deforestation is ‘outside our sphere of influence’
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US Beef values up, but volumes down for Tyson
NG Lagos Leather Fair 2026 announced
US Wolverine revamps leadership in Work Group brands
06 May 2026
IT UNIC welcomes EUDR decision but will keep its guard up
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ES New postgrad programme to focus on leather finishing for automotive
BR Brazil beef trade hit by China quota limits
US LHCA secures USDA funding for export promotion
05 May 2026
GB UK micro tannery sector to convene at new conference
US US pressure contributed to ‘massive victory’ over EUDR
EU Leather removed from EUDR scope
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US Saddleback lowers prices to reflect falling outgoings
01 May 2026
EU EUDR: Nothing definite, but leather may have won exclusion
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IT Ferragamo reports progress on leather traceability
GB Aston Martin secures funding as Q1 losses narrow
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 18.04.26
30 April 2026
UY Mercosur-EU trade deal comes into provisional application
IT Industry prepares for FT summit
GB We say goodbye and thank you to David Buirski
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US Lear named LinkedIn Top Company in US for first time
29 April 2026
FR Falls for footwear exports in France
GB Local, traceable hides help keep Mulberry’s manifesto on track
World Leather Day drives focus on durability and communication
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DK Ecco introduces shoe using fibre from leather by-product
28 April 2026
New issue of World Leather out now
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DE Chemical raw material supply becoming “increasingly critical”, TFL says
GB “PFAS-free” claims under scrutiny at SLTC
FR Kering prioritises hides from traceable origins or regenerative farms
27 April 2026
FR Slight dip for French leathergoods exports, but bags hold their own
IT Visitor growth for the Salone Del Mobile
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GB SLTC puts science and proof at centre of leather debate
GB Duty-free US beef returns to the UK
24 April 2026
Twenty-five years of Leatherbiz
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US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 11.04.26
GB BFA appoints new chief executive
FR Hubert Védrine to open Sustainable Leather Forum
23 April 2026
CN China reports growth in export and import of leather bags
FR Positive start to the year for leather exports from France
ZA SLF completes first ESG audit for leather chemicals supplier
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GB Bentley Home notes shift towards material authenticity
22 April 2026
CZ Anniversary celebration for Bata Shoe Group
GB Half of McQueen stores will close before the end of 2026
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DE TFL launches AW 2027–28 colour forecast for leather
DE FILK announce 14th Leather days program
21 April 2026
IT Training academy plans for Kering in Italy
IT Every car from new project will be a masterpiece, design partners claim
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KE Italian trio signs Kenya growth pact
VN Leather and footwear part of Vietnamese growth plan
20 April 2026
CN China’s leather garment exports double in value
FR Leather garment success at Jacquemus
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DE Fatal accident at German tannery leaves four dead
BE European partners to collect tanneries’ social and environmental data
17 April 2026
CN Footwear exports up, imports down for China
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US Worldly launches AI tool for supply chain compliance

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