Overall exports for the leather sector stood at $2.7 billion for the seven-month period compared with $2.4 billion in the prior-year period. Leather goods exports – including handbags, wallets and luggage – were up 24.6% from $301 million between January and July 2006 to $375 million for the 2007 period. Leather goods exports for July showed substantial growth, totalling $65 million
compared with $50 million in July 2006.

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