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Japan’s leather exports rise in November

11/02/2014

The Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association has reported that the country produced 1.24 million pairs of leather shoes in November 2013, 5.2% fewer than in November 2012. However, production of tanned ‘sheets’ increased 5% in the month to 147,000. Imports of raw hides and leather grew 8.5% in November to JPY2.66 billion ($26...

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