Positive period for Slovenian leather sector

10/10/2007

Figures for August show that, although overall export prices were level with those reported in July, leather and leather goods prices showed the highest increase (+1.4%).

Meanwhile, while wholesale prices for the month were lower, the tanning and fur and clothing production industries showed an increase of 1.5%.

For the year, overall prices decreased slightly from 4.3% to 4.2%. However, leather and leather goods prices were reportedly 8.4% above average.