Figures on the performance of the leather sector in China this year continue to show a downturn.

China’s exports of bags and luggage between January and July 2025 had a value of $18.4 billion, a fall of 11% compared to the same period last year. Imports into China of bags and luggage items had a value of $3 billion, a decrease of 12.4% year on year.

Exports of leather garments in the first eight months of this year brought in $66.75 million, which is a drop of 8.2% year on year. Imports of leather garments into China were worth $61.2 million, down by 5.4%.

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