According to data released by the Leather Industries of America (LIA), US exports of leather decreased 4.8% to $1.2 billion and imports increased 2.8% to $2.1 billion during 2002, compared with the year earlier.

US hides and skins exports fell 12.8% to $1.6 billion, while imports declined 16.7% to $80 million.  Leather exports fell 4.8% to $1.2 billion and imports rose 2.9% to $2.1 billion. Exports of shoes and leather products, meanwhile, declined 7.2% to $766 million and imports increased 1.2% to $20.1 billion.

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