According to local media, the last six years have seen a drop of nearly 29% in Bangladesh leather trade while leather footwear exports have risen a dramatic 761%. The report quotes data from the Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh which shows in fiscal year 2011-2012, the country's crust and finished leather export was $230 million, but has since fallen to $164 million. In the same period, leather footwear and goods export rose from $99 million to $855 million. 

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