Brazilians continue strong presence in New York
On January 28 and 29, 12 Brazilian tanneries will showcase their leathers at Lineapelle New York, with the support of the Brazilian Leather project — a partnership between the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).
Only 89 exhibitors participate, so Brazilian exhibitors account for nearly 14% of the show.
Letícia Luft, manager of Brazilian Leather project, said: “The audience at this event is very focused: the world’s leading leather-using brands have offices in New York, and professionals from these companies are always present at Lineapelle New York."
The US is the second most important destination for Brazilian leather exports, behind only China and Hong Kong, with a predominant share (over 90%) of finished leather. However, sales showed a downward trend during 2025, despite “intense effort” by CICB to reverse the leather surcharge (a 50% tariff), a task that continues.
Brazilian tanneries exhibiting at Lineapelle New York are A. Bühler, Bolzano Brasil, Couro e Arte, Courovale, Curtume Rusan, Fuga Couros, Indústria de Peles Minuano, Mucca Pelli Leather Group, Natur Leather, Nova Kaeru, OCM Best Brasil and Polar Couros.
