Brazil’s exports decline: Middle East demand up
16/06/2008
Brazilian leather exports to Middle Eastern and North African countries grew by 250% from January to May this year, in comparison with the same period in 2007. The Confederation of Brazilian Hides and Skins Industries (CICB) has reported shipments of leather to the region worth $ 1.8 million in the first five months this year. During the same period last year, sales were $530,000.