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US tanning and finishing sector struggles

06/08/2012

The leather tanning and finishing industry suffered during the five years to 2012, according to a new report from IBISWorld.

The market research provider found that lower disposable income led consumers to tighten budgets and buy fewer leather luxury items, such as handbags. Consumers also big-ticket item purchases such as household furniture and car purchases.

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