To coincide with the attendance of 12 of its members at this year’s Lineapelle, the German Leather Federation has released its figures for 2002.

After expanding its turnover by 10.1% to Eur600 million in 2001, the German leather industry grew by a more modest 7.4% in the first half of this year. Of the 2001 total – and in spite of the strength of the euro - 47% was derived from direct exports and around 20% from indirect business. For the full year, production of bovine grain leather is expected to rise to Eur14 million sq. m. – the main engine for growth being continued strong demand from the automotive sector.

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