PRESENTATION ON

LEATHER INDUSTRY
BY:
KARAN ARORA
BENU MAKHIJA
JEET KHANDELWAL
SAURABH JINDAL

LEATHER INDUSTRY
In view of its immense potential for employment, growth and exports, leather industry
occupies an important place in Indian economy. The sector is spread across the formal
as well as informal sectors and produces a comprehensive range of products from raw
hides to fashionable shoes. The industry consists of firms in all capacities, including
small artisans to major global players. Specialized institutions have been setup to
promote the overall growth and performance of the industry.
The country ranked first among major livestock holding nations in the world and thus
has a rich endowment of raw materials in terms of the cattle population. It has the
capacity to cater 10% of the global leather requirement. Export of leather and leather
products during 2004-05 recorded an impressive growth at US$2,380 million, exceeding
the target of US$2,284 million set by the Commerce Ministry.
Today, the sector is amongst top 8 export earners for the country and employs around
2.5 million people. A major part (about 60-65%) of the production is in the small /
cottage sector. Endowed with 10% of the world raw material, the export of country
constitutes about 2% of world trade.

SOME OF THE IMPORTANT LEATHER PRODUCTS

EXPORTED BY INDIA INCLUDE Leather Footwear
Footwear Components (Shoe Uppers, Soles etc.)
Leather Garments
Leather Goods (Including Harness & Saddlery, Leather
Gloves etc.)
Finished Leather

INDIAN FINISHED LEATHER INDUSTRY

Global Scenario:
The global import of finished leather declined from US$ 19888.97 million in 2005 to
US$ 14429.45 million in 2009. Indias share has increased from 3.20% to 4.34%
during the said period.
A Statement showing global import of finished leather, Indias export and
share 2005-2009
DETAILS
2005
WORLD
IMPORT
INDIA'S
EXPORT
% SHARE
OF INDIA

2006

(In Million US$)

2009

2008

19888.97

2007
Leather
21747.07
23245.73

21660.96

14429.45

636.27

724.00

807.19

673.37

627.95

3.20%

3.33%

3.47%

3.11%

4.35%

MAJOR IMPORTING COUNTRIES OF FINISHED LEATHER 6

YEARS
Major Importing countries of Finished Leather 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

China
Hong Kong

3353.19
3300.47

3502.81
3377.99

4129.53
3665.32

4344.26
3342.86

3791.79
2665.35

3021.79
2032.62

Italy
Germany

2178.28
637.95

2172.33
735.95

2616.61
808.36

3039.53
855.49

2659.09
858.67

1538.25
637.83

Romania

733.59

775.95

813.66

843.52

784.46

598.46

USA
Spain
Poland
Mexico
France
Portugal
Korea Rep

843.38
593.96
514.80
878.11
426.11
386.89
458.62

859.28
539.60
493.74
781.36
388.48
337.78
434.10

823.21
568.01
538.36
687.51
385.35
339.03
471.81

791.75
677.37
586.46
591.02
458.95
426.77
500.07

670.14
652.14
531.28
527.59
476.48
422.97
374.18

444.60
407.84
341.53
301.56
359.53
290.50
296.27

Thailand
Austria
Venezuela

302.76
206.57
10.17

333.34
182.15
13.00

332.69
226.40
16.22

368.63
280.86
54.36

340.34
298.24
295.88

247.57
215.55
73.57

Indonesia

87.50

63.62

69.12

77.50

291.77

190.53

Taiwan
Turkey
Tunisia
Hungary

270.62
178.77
149.25
263.44

252.29
180.27
149.33
238.08

242.63
229.81
187.96
248.99

255.15
282.38
253.74
280.24

284.44
282.83
282.79
275.64

161.47
173.80
225.53
201.07

INDIAN SCENARIO
India has amongst the largest livestock population in the world, providing a strong raw
material base in goat, buffalo, cow and sheep leather. In terms of raw material availability in
pieces, India is endowed with 12.55% of Bovine hides & skins, 12.29% of goat and kid
skins, and 3.48% of Sheep and Lamb skins in the world.
The range of finished leathers include classic finishes (polish, glazed, aniline, patent), matt
surfaces (suedes, nubuck), nappa, burnished & oily leathers, crackled & distressed finishes
etc
Amongst the major producers of finished leather in the world, the Indian Leather Industry
has a long tradition of supplying high quality leather for the global market. Indian tanning
industry produces over 2 billion square feet of leather per annum. The Industry has the
tanning capacity to fulfill 10% of global leather requirements. Major tanning clusters in the
country are Chennai, Ambur, Ranipet, Kolkata, Kanpur, Jalandhar etc. There are
approximately 2091 tanneries in the country 45% in Tamil Nadu, 26% in West Bengal,
18% in Uttar Pradesh.

A STATEMENT SHOWING INDIAS EXPORT OF FINISHED

LEATHER 5 YEARS
(VALUE IN MILLION US$)

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

724.00

807.19

673.37

627.95

810.92

Indias export of finished leather touched US$ 810.92 million in 2010-11,

holding a share of 21.09% in Indias total export of US$ 3844.86 mn.

(Value in Million US$)

INDIAS EXPORT OF FINISHED LEATHER MAJOR

MARKETS 5 YEARS
Major markets for Indian Finished Leather are Germany with a share of 3.52%, Italy
12.00%, Hong Kong 37.55%, Spain 2.99%, China 7.34% and Korea Rep 4.42%
Countries
Germany
USA
UK
Italy
France
Hong Kong

2006-07
26.16
10.71
2.69
121.00
12.07
271.62

2007-08
34.60
9.20
2.87
140.44
10.11
268.84

2008-09
26.77
7.64
3.42
99.40
6.28
219.80

2009-10
22.02
7.70
2.69
75.15
8.71
236.28

2010-11
23.28
8.75
3.25
121.88
9.45
290.90

Spain
Netherlands

22.02
6.22

28.22
8.43

23.46
8.82

18.75
11.56

23.51
14.23

South Africa

16.63

13.27

9.29

8.52

12.78

Portugal
China
Indonesia
Korea Rep
Russia

8.76
38.86
9.57
34.73
12.31

12.85
51.77
14.54
28.35
9.77

12.34
45.79
12.75
23.49
6.95

9.71
45.97
9.68
27.65
3.35

7.91
66.31
17.98
27.19
9.13

MAJOR EXPORTERS
Tata International Limited
BLOCK-A, SHIVASAGAR
ESTATE,,
DR.ANNIE BESANT ROAD,,
WORLI
MUMBAI
Prime International India Pvt. Ltd.,
723/2, M B T ROAD CROSS,
RANIPET
Model Tanners (India) Pvt. Ltd
C/O. SULTAN TANNERS,
JAJMAU ROAD,
KANPUR

Farida Prime Tannery Pvt Ltd

NO.151/4, MOUNT
POONAMALLE ROAD,
RAMAPURAM,
CHENNAI
Super Tannery Ltd,
187/170/ JAJMAU ROAD,
KANPUR
Rahman Industries Ltd
184/167 WAJIDPUR
JAJMAU,,
KANPUR

CONCLUSION
Strong infrastructures are in place for the leather tanning in the country. Ecosustainable tanning processes are being followed in the tanning industry. The
tanning industry is well supported by the presence of chemicals and auxiliaries
industry. In the MODEUROP Congress, colours presented by the India are
selected continuously, which reinforces the quality of Indias leather processing
techniques. Indian finished leather finds the pride of place in the global fashion
markets.

INDIAN FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY A STATUS NOTE

The footwear sector is a very significant segment of the leather industry in India; rather it
is the engine of growth for the entire Indian leather industry.
India is the second largest global producer of footwear after China, accounting for 13%
of global footwear production of 16 billion pairs. India produces 2065 million pairs of
different categories of footwear (leather footwear - 909 million pairs, leather shoe uppers
- 100 million pairs and non-leather footwear - 1056 million pairs). India exports about 115
million pairs. Thus, nearly 95% of its production goes to meet its own domestic demand.

The major production centers in India are Chennai, Ranipet, Ambur in Tamil Nadu,
Mumbai in Maharastra, Kanpur in U.P., Jalandhar in Punjab, Agra, Delhi, Karnal,
Ludhiana, Sonepat, Faridabad, Pune, Kolkata, Calicut and Ernakulam. About 1.10
million are engaged in the footwear manufacturing industry.
Footwear exported from India are Dress Shoes, Casuals, Moccasins, Sport Shoes,
Horrachies, Sandals, Ballerinas, Boots, Sandals and Chappals made of rubber, plastic,
P.V.C. and other materials.

BRANDS SOURCED FROM INDIA:

Footwear
Acme, Ann Taylor, Bally, Charter Club, Clarks, Coach, Colehann, Daniel Hector, Deichmann, DKNY,
DoubleH, Ecco, Elefanten, Etienneaigner, Florsheim, Gabor, Geoffrey Beene, Guess, Harrods,
Hasley, Hush Puppies, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne, Marks &Spencer, Nautica, Next, Nike, Cole
Haan, Nunn Bush, Pierre Cardin, Reebok, Rockport, Salamander, StacyAdams, Tommy Hilfiger,
Tony Lama, Versace, Yves St. Laurent, Zara, Johnston & Murphy, Docksteps,Timberland, Armani,
Geox, Diesel, Ted Baker, Lacoste, Kickers, Calvin Klein, Sioux, Brasher, Zegna, Massimu Dutti,
Buggatti, Lloyd, Christian Dier, Salamander, Camper, Bata, Espirit, French Connection, Legero,
Mercedez, H & M and many more famous brands

FOOTWEAR IMPORTS GLOBAL TREND:

Major Importing Countries of Footwear (Leather and Non-Leather)
(Value in Million US$)
Country

USA

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

17071.97

18548.37

19835.93

20039.13

20104.41

17904.13

Germany

4691.14

5238.97

5591.77

5966.99

6529.33

6037.73

France

4199.85

4500.22

4778.07

5473.04

5714.00

5379.78

UK

4492.02

4694.94

4950.49

5281.55

5213.00

4772.59

Hong Kong

4674.17

5098.24

4984.59

4881.67

4944.40

3974.30

Italy

3209.98

3621.06

4047.37

4529.77

4810.25

4457.88

Japan

2998.85

3300.28

3509.83

3750.04

4112.99

4077.58

Spain

1431.75

1734.24

2036.21

2388.74

2917.97

2464.34

Belgium

1804.03

1993.77

2057.39

2543.04

2892.62

2554.50

Russia

284.37

543.12

1121.68

2067.82

2843.81

2149.42

Netherlands

1459.10

1772.22

1978.33

2297.95

2570.86

2481.35

Canada

1183.91

1321.99

1507.21

1674.04

1747.94

1645.20

Source: ITC, Geneva

MAJOR EXPORTING COUNTRIES OF FINISHED LEATHER

6 YEARS
(VALUE IN MILLION US$)
Countries

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Italy
Hong Kong

4225.46
2740.67

4089.38
2822.77

4595.82
3040.03

5176.50
2772.82

4872.87
2101.85

3641.25
1636.66

Brazil
USA
Argentina

1290.78
1193.60
812.50

1395.82
1107.00
811.11

1875.32
1043.02
883.10

2192.27
1144.04
963.72

1877.64
911.31
894.51

1159.04
563.58
651.84

Germany

816.77

713.09

836.30

951.51

892.57

587.93

Korea Rep

987.46

861.46

833.33

853.88

849.56

683.46

Taiwan
Nigeria
Austria
Spain
Kazakhstan

763.72
NA
322.08
394.79
121.44

778.80
NA
310.86
383.03
245.41

770.66
78.26
335.94
425.53
228.39

810.67
330.26
527.10
483.27
345.62

816.12
680.17
610.17
565.47
448.87

611.87
512.49
406.35
392.18
315.43

Thailand
China
Pakistan
Colombia

333.42
1399.78
285.33
91.58

336.05
1563.51
306.69
80.35

334.11
1755.95
317.71
103.97

426.18
1175.24
391.63
216.28

433.15
397.02
383.11
367.66

328.14
238.19
270.16
117.72

France
Ukraine
Australia

337.60
114.78
326.69

300.32
125.06
295.05

297.36
253.85
305.64

360.50
331.85
306.74

366.66
301.11
264.15

275.94
141.29
189.65

Uruguay

234.08

243.94

296.54

298.18

249.28

163.05

MAJOR EXPORTING COUNTRIES OF FOOTWEAR

(LEATHER AND NON-LEATHER)
(Value in Million US$)
Country
China

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

14626.36

18433.69

21014.63

24181.69

28115.96

26571.20

Italy

7791.31

7652.93

8246.51

9712.94

10218.75

8142.92

Hong Kong

5374.04

5828.40

5692.85

5639.64

5666.05

4502.49

Vietnam

2691.83

3039.17

3595.94

3999.48

4769.87

NA

Belgium

1929.22

2509.34

2960.28

3375.63

3680.80

3464.10

Germany

2022.61

2316.30

2607.89

2999.19

3611.90

3194.69

Spain

2175.35

2041.37

2147.74

2440.47

2670.35

42487.12

Netherlands

1328.95

1493.61

1577.03

1811.96

2240.70

2235.80

France

1325.78

1376.52

1535.21

1840.51

2015.13

1800.70

Brazil

1814.01

1891.55

1863.11

1911.74

1881.30

1359.98

Indonesia

1247.23

1348.46

1514.63

1567.05

1828.44

1688.35

Portugal

1562.59

1413.71

1465.11

1695.88

1797.00

1552.74

Romania

1061.83

1175.70

1272.97

1394.32

1350.78

1054.93

Source: ITC, Geneva

FOOTWEAR GLOBAL SCENARIO AND

INDIAS SHARE
The global import of Footwear (both made of leather as well as non-leather)
increased from US$ 67.15 billion in 2005 to US$ 77.36 billion in 2009, growing at a
CAGR of 3.60%. During 2009, the Indias share in the global import is 1.95%

(In Million US$)

Global import of Footwear

India's export of Footwear
& Footwear Components
% Share of India

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

67151.86

73086.43

80943.61

87839.68

77360.60

1045.24

1236.91

1489.35

1534.32

1507.51

1.56%

1.70%

1.84%

1.75%

1.95%

Footwear is the engine of growth of the leather industry in India. Indias export of Footwear
touched US$ 1732.04 million in 2010-11, accounting for a share of 45.05% in Indias total
export from the leather sector of US$ 3844.86 mn.
Indias Footwear export (leather, uppers & non-leather) is growing at a CAGR of 8.78% in
the last five years ending 2010-11

Indias export of leather footwear had increased from US$ 974.33 million in 2006-07 to US$
1460.42 million in 2010-11.
Indias export of footwear components had declined from US$ 219.84 million in 2006-07 to
US$ 215.03 million in 2010-11
Indias export of non-leather footwear has increased from US$ 42.74 million in 2006-07 to
US$ 56.59 million in 2010-11

INDIAS FOOTWEAR EXPORT GROWTH OVER

THE LAST FOUR DECADES
Export of footwear from India increased manifold over the last four decades. Today, Indias
footwear export is valued at US$ 1732.04 million, constituting 45.05% share in total export of
leather & leather products.

Footwear exports has increased from US$ 99.77 million in 1980-81 to US$ 1732.04
million in 2010-11

Major Markets:
During 2010-11, the main markets for Indian Footwear are UK with a share of
19.16%, Germany 16.15%, Italy 12.46%, USA 8.04%, France 8.93%, Spain
6.45%, Netherlands 4.51%, Portugal 1.41%, U.A.E 2.45% and Denmark
0.97.%. These 10 countries together accounts for 80.53% share in Indias total
footwear export.
Nearly 90% of Indias export of footwear goes to European Countries and the
USA. Future growth of Indian footwear in India will continue to be market
driven. The European countries and the US are major consumers for the Indian
footwear.
Footwear Exports To major markets 2010-11
EU 79.15%, USA 8.04%, Australia 0.72% and others Others 12.09%

A Statement showing Indias Export of

Footwear to different countries
(Value in Million US$)
Country

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

% Share

Germany

170.97

217.23

246.84

229.65

224.27

279.80

16.15%

UK

195.78

208.2

241.37

247.06

296.45

331.92

19.16%

Italy

134.35

186.11

229.81

221.09

209.95

215.81

12.46%

USA

131.07

127.15

136.92

163.03

123.6

139.21

8.04%

France

74.48

99.81

116.03

119.2

144.45

154.72

8.93%

Spain

63.7

64.57

76.69

91.86

95.99

111.74

6.45%

Netherlands

32.96

48.57

72.91

76.2

65.13

78.19

4.51%

Portugal

22.15

35.03

37.34

28.21

22.63

24.38

1.41%

UAE

25.78

34.64

39.23

39.4

39.61

42.36

2.45%

Denmark

18.37

14.65

17.48

14.78

17.02

16.74

0.97%

Australia

11.58

10.11

12.52

13.34

15.49

12.54

0.72%

Sweden

6.77

7.99

12.04

12.64

12.2

13.76

0.79%

Canada

11.95

10.91

10.41

8.96

9.3

10.40

0.60%

South Africa

8.26

12.11

8.52

8.49

9.87

11.07

0.64%

Japan

3.17

3.07

4.63

8.23

5.45

7.17

0.41%

Others

133.9

156.76

226.61

252.18

216.37

282.23

16.29%

1045.24

1236.91

1489.35

1534.32

1507.51

1732.04

100.00%

Total
Source: DGCI&S

FUTURE TRENDS
Keeping in view its past performance, current trends in global trade, the industrys
inherent strengths and growth prospects, the footwear industry aims to augment
production, thereby enhancing its exports from the current level of US$ 1.73 billion.

Indian footwear industry poised for growth

India has state-of-the-art manufacturing plants. The footwear sector has matured
from the level of the manual footwear manufacturing method to the automated
footwear manufacturing systems. Footwear production units are installed with
world class machines. Manned by skilled technicians, these machines help to turn
any new innovative idea into reality. Support systems created for the sector have
indeed served the footwear industry well. India has a well developed footwear
component manufacturing industry. The future growth of the footwear industry in
India will continue to be market-driven, and oriented towards EU and US markets.
With technology and quality of the footwear improving year after year, Indian
Footwear industry is stamping its class and expertise in the global footwear trade.

MAJOR EXPORTERS

Mirza International Limited

14/6 CIVIL LINES
KANPUR
Super House Ltd.
150, FEET ROAD,
JAJMAU,
KANPUR
Farida Shoes Pvt Ltd.
17, JALAL ROAD,
AMBUR

K H Shoes Private Limited

KH CENTRE,
15/2, COLLEGE ROAD,
NUNGAMBAKKAM,
CHENNAI
Florence Shoe Company
Pvt Ltd
FLORENCE CENTRE,
50/69 EVK SAMPATH
ROAD,
VEPERY,
CHENNAI

(Value in Million US$)

LEATHER GARMENTS A STATUS NOTE

Global Scenario:

The global import of leather garments declined from US$ 3840.91 million in 2005
to US$ 3367.21 million in 2009. Indias share has increased from 8.68% to 12.73%
during the said period.
A Statement showing global import of leather Garments, Indias export and
share during 2005-09
2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

Leather Garments
WORLD
IMPORT

3840.91

3779.08

3986.18

4142.79

3367.21

INDIA'S
EXPORT

333.30

309.91

345.34

426.17

428.62

% SHARE
OF INDIA

8.68%

8.20%

8.66%

10.29%

12.73%

(Value in Million US$)

MAJOR IMPORTING COUNTRIES OF LEATHER GARMENTS

6 YEARS
Countries

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

USA
Germany

1250.38
443.47

1081.70
420.94

983.34
415.97

853.04
469.61

641.87
523.19

437.24
449.97

France
Italy
Spain
UK
Japan
Netherlands

242.00
228.97
215.76
212.97
173.13
91.74

260.91
213.92
216.47
207.92
170.99
96.73

271.30
239.18
201.88
199.27
171.27
115.74

285.68
271.84
225.25
226.95
185.27
143.32

361.49
293.31
238.11
224.20
177.75
159.09

326.33
230.49
205.87
184.60
166.32
132.57

Switzerland

105.38

105.51

108.55

124.69

141.79

118.58

Hong Kong

165.29

155.44

131.61

143.27

140.55

113.61

Belgium
Canada
Turkey
Austria
Denmark

106.16
105.36
17.11
76.72
42.02

111.50
104.23
23.32
76.83
54.93

108.10
111.43
41.60
74.48
72.49

114.06
111.38
49.19
87.69
70.53

128.72
105.63
95.16
91.25
89.64

119.42
79.24
114.72
84.80
60.86

Russia
Greece
Sweden
Poland
Portugal
China

31.56
86.56
41.38
10.71
37.62
13.18

19.49
65.09
42.43
13.16
35.74
14.80

31.99
59.73
41.63
20.67
29.30
18.26

58.00
57.27
44.85
31.36
36.56
31.04

76.15
51.89
45.29
43.88
36.30
46.31

63.40
40.81
33.34
32.62
32.35
42.39

(Value

in Million US$)

MAJOR EXPORTING COUNTRIES OF LEATHER GARMENTS

6 YEARS
Countries

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

China
Italy
Pakistan
Germany

2313.77
421.92
314.32
206.86

2289.77
418.50
419.76
222.42

1659.85
481.25
436.46
237.47

1307.77
598.63
451.27
271.29

1008.22
637.79
475.27
309.11

792.75
465.45
350.78
259.75

Turkey
USA
France
Hong Kong

234.21
111.06
131.50
215.21

204.37
175.43
125.56
207.41

208.88
165.97
139.13
178.17

232.39
226.90
156.62
185.14

256.11
216.36
179.62
175.85

192.95
170.38
162.54
151.87

Spain
70.32
Netherlands 48.31

73.52
52.11

66.72
56.91

88.25
73.03

114.20
85.94

122.94
78.04

Denmark

32.47

45.03

57.34

70.41

82.06

52.78

Switzerland

62.65

68.29

70.56

72.84

79.08

63.85

Belgium
UK

57.68
50.50

63.90
45.51

61.88
51.39

64.24
53.68

67.15
58.35

57.78
53.64

INDIAN SCENARIO
Leather garments form a significant segment of the Leather Industry in India. Leather
garments production capacity is estimated to be 16 million pieces annually. India
produces different types of leather garments i.e., jackets, long coats, waist coats/shirts,
pant/shorts, motorbike jackets, industrial leather garments, leather aprons etc.
India is. the second largest producer of leather garments, next only to China, which
produces 70 million pieces of the total global trade volume of about 120 million pieces
It is a matter of great pride that Indian leather garments have been making giant strides
in the world of fashion.
Indias export of Leather Garments increased from US$ 309.91 mn in 2006-07
to US$ 400.83 million in 2010-11, growing at a CAGR of 6.64%.
Indias export of leather garments accounts for a share of 10.43% in Indias total
leather trade of US$ 3844.86 million in 2010-11.
Indias position as the third largest global supplier of leather garments is only
going to strengthen given the availability of quality raw material coupled with
skilled craftsmanship.

INDIAS EXPORT OF LEATHER GARMENTS MAJOR

MARKETS 5 YEARS
Major markets for Indian Leather Garments are Germany with a share of 25.75%,
USA 5.34%, UK 5.29%, Italy 14.12%, France 13.89%, Spain 10.96%, Netherlands
4.07%, Denmark 4.63%, Canada 1.59%, Belgium 2.04%, UAE 1.04%
(Value in Million US$)
Countries

2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Germany

55.67

53.41

69.40

100.26

109.18

103.21

USA
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Netherlands

45.12
21.41
47.36
22.79
60.21
8.95

36.72
22.51
52.63
23.43
42.95
10.83

27.76
23.23
58.64
27.10
47.69
11.25

22.20
27.92
70.13
42.28
48.47
15.72

17.04
25.07
64.96
55.53
51.08
16.87

21.39
21.20
56.60
55.67
43.91
16.30

Australia
Denmark

1.37
10.15

1.18
11.34

1.91
12.35

3.60
23.86

5.64
19.74

4.48
18.57

Canada
Switzerland

10.06
3.18

8.51
2.74

8.94
2.41

7.86
3.92

8.64
4.08

6.38
3.29

Sweden
Austria
Belgium
Portugal

5.74
2.45
6.06
5.91

7.04
2.40
5.16
3.32

8.62
2.55
5.13
3.93

7.96
4.30
7.45
4.19

6.46
4.63
8.46
3.64

6.34
3.68
8.18
2.55

UAE

1.03

1.91

5.33

4.13

4.33

4.15

Major brands like Pierre Cardin, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, DKNY, Hugo boss, Liz
Claiborne, Ann Taylor, Nautica, Kenneth Cole, Charter Club, Daniel Hector source
Leather Garments from India.
With modern technology with state-of-the-art machinery installed in the production
units, India is come to be recognized as a major producer of quality leather garments in
the globe.
Leather Garments industrys accelerated development and growth is being aided by
the capacity expansion and modernization efforts of the private industry and the
Government of Indias encouraging policy measures.

MAJOR EXPORTS
Rabia Leather Industries Pvt.
Ltd.,
KH CENTRE,
15/2, COLLEGE ROAD,
NUNGAMBAKKAM,
CHENNAI
Crew B.O.S. Products Ltd
199,UDYOG VIHAR,
PHASE-1,
GURGAON,
HARYANA
Trio Trend Exports Pvt.Ltd.
P-37, C.I.T. ROAD,,
SCHEME-52,,
KOLKATA

A V Thomas Leather&Allied
Products P.Ltd
118 A, VELACHERY ROAD,
GUINDY,
CHENNAI
Alpine Apparels Pvt. Ltd.
PLOT NO.18 & 25,
SECTOR 27A,,
FARIDABAD
Yamai Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
P-17A, ASHUTOSH CHOWDHURY
AVENUE,
KOLKATA

LEATHER GOODS & ACCESSORIES

Global Scenario:
The global import of Leather Goods & Accessories increased from US$ 12281.41
million in 2005 to US$ 14315.60 million in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 3.90%. India
presently accounts for a share of 5.29% in the global leather goods import trade.
A Statement showing global import of Leather Goods & Accessories, Indias
export and share 2005-2009
(Value in Million US$)

DETAILS
2007
2008
Leather Goods (Including Gloves)
WORLD
12281.41
13809.04
IMPORT
INDIA'S
660.17
706.29
EXPORT
% SHARE
5.38%
5.11%
OF INDIA

2009

20010

2011

16438.80

18091.51

14315.60

800.47

873.45

757.02

4.87%

4.83%

5.29%

MAJOR IMPORTING COUNTRIES OF LEATHER GOODS &

ACCESSORIES 5 YEARS
(Value in Million US$)

Countries
USA
Hong Kong

2007
2930.73
1330.60

2008
3262.84
1493.35

2009
3442.41
1748.82

2010
3461.48
1973.12

2011
2720.58
1650.64

Japan
France
Germany
UK
Italy
Korea Rep
Switzerland

1405.13
706.91
647.81
685.56
537.21
151.41
240.06

1570.15
817.29
717.48
743.65
705.78
203.70
279.29

1764.83
1105.43
855.10
949.24
893.25
302.43
379.03

1891.05
1263.58
947.54
1015.37
967.33
400.67
416.02

1578.61
989.92
793.11
752.76
744.89
370.61
335.72

China
Singapore
Spain
Canada
Belgium
Australia
Netherlands

120.79
226.41
249.90
286.05
187.66
154.79
148.45

171.03
258.95
303.92
291.53
197.58
154.48
172.85

234.65
276.47
377.22
334.56
235.82
185.30
202.33

311.70
321.58
408.73
381.28
274.07
225.67
232.83

309.29
304.23
298.00
284.38
229.81
210.99
207.69

Mexico

432.36

336.23

221.03

238.08

163.78

MAJOR EXPORTING COUNTRIES OF LEATHER GOODS &

ACCESSORIES 5 YEARS
(Value in Million US$)

Countries
China
Italy
France
Hong Kong
Germany
USA
Singapore
Switzerland
Spain
Pakistan
UK
Thailand
Netherlands

2007
2641.45
2182.86
2059.14
1710.02
320.05
447.49
89.05
186.89
253.56
266.77
191.71
169.22
108.50

2008
3102.04
2708.19
2313.18
1821.62
401.73
467.81
96.48
223.94
232.72
238.82
213.44
178.91
123.72

2009
3407.65
3358.86
2585.48
2033.47
500.41
348.70
121.89
290.59
297.37
232.79
257.05
169.01
152.88

2010
3808.22
3712.12
2500.02
2165.01
577.37
379.39
277.71
329.32
294.73
279.90
238.70
184.84
162.14

2011
3160.63
2678.69
2144.00
1802.05
477.61
333.26
288.39
245.05
232.37
213.88
183.13
172.60
140.88

Mexico
Hungary
Turkey
Indonesia
Belgium

146.32
113.05
102.27
90.89
84.44

178.32
139.21
124.60
110.54
103.76

213.21
180.01
147.37
124.18
115.39

208.07
183.50
160.31
125.68
141.08

138.55
133.93
129.66
125.18
117.01

INDIAN SCENARIO
Leather Goods form an important segment of the leather industry in India. Leather
goods production capacity is estimated to be 63 million pieces annually.
The different types of Leather Goods and accessories are manufactured in India
i.e., Trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school
satchels, traveling bags / luggage, Portfolio and similar such items, Hand Bags,
shopping bags and similar such items, Wallets, Purses, Pouches, Passport
Holders, Credit Card Holders, Diary covers and similar such items, Leather Belts,
Caps etc. India also produces Leather Upholstery Sofa Seat Covers, Car Seat
Covers etc.
Most of the units manufacturing leather goods are located in Kolkata, Chennai,
Mumbai, Kanpur, Bangalore and Pondicherry. Industry is situated in few other
clusters also.
India is the fifth largest exporter of leather goods and accessories (inclusive of
Gloves) in the world.
Leather Goods and accessories manufactured in India bear brand names like
Coach, Pierre Cardin, Yves St Laurent, Etienne Aigner, Geoffery Beene, Harrods,
Marks & Spencer, Liz Caliborne, Guess, Next, Tommy Hilfiger, Kieffer,
Waldhausen, Biemen, Nederinum, Zaldi, Kallquists, Shires, GFS, Millers, Eisers,
Weco, Ukal and Decalthon.

MAJOR EXPORTERS
Rabia Leather Industries Pvt. Ltd.,
KH CENTRE,
15/2, COLLEGE ROAD,
NUNGAMBAKKAM,
CHENNAI

Crew B.O.S. Products Ltd

199,UDYOG VIHAR,
PHASE-1,
GURGAON,
HARYANA
A V Thomas Leather&Allied
Products P.Ltd
118 A, VELACHERY ROAD,
GUINDY,
CHENNAI

Trio Trend Exports Pvt.Ltd.

P-37, C.I.T. ROAD,,
SCHEME-52,,
KOLKATA
Alpine Apparels Pvt. Ltd.
PLOT NO.18 & 25,
SECTOR 27A,,
FARIDABAD
Yamai Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
P-17A, ASHUTOSH
CHOWDHURY AVENUE,
KOLKATA

LEATHER GLOVES

Leather gloves of all categories like fancy/fashion gloves, sports gloves,

industrial gloves and other leather gloves is a thrust product among the items
of small leather goods being manufactured and exported from India. India is
the fourth largest exporter of Leather Gloves to the world.
India produces about 52 million pairs of industrial gloves annually. India
offers the world the largest technically trained manpower in leather craft at
the most competitive costs.
Its association with respected product testing institutions such as SATRA in
the UK and PFI in Germany ensures the finest quality leather in the
manufacturing of gloves.

INDIAS EXPORT OF LEATHER GOODS &

ACCESSORIES INCLUDING GLOVES 5 YEARS

(Value in Million US$)

2006-07
706.28

2007-08
800.46

2008-09
873.44

2009-10
757.02

2010-11
814.91

Indias export of Leather Goods & Accessories including Gloves

touched US$ 814.91 million in 2010-11, holding a share of 21.19% in
Indias total export of US$ 3844.86 mn.

MAJOR MARKETS
The major markets for Indian leather goods are USA with a share of 18.97%,
Germany 15.59%, UK 15.63%, Spain 7.51%, France 5.64%, Netherlands 4.76%,
Australia 3.09% and Denmark 2.21%
Indias Export of Leather Goods & Accessories Country-wise 5 Years
(Value in Million US$)

Countries
Germany
USA
UK
Italy
France
Hong Kong

2006-07
100.14
128.12
113.91
50.76
31.54
3.06

2007-08
122.65
123.86
133.92
56.96
36.07
3.37

2008-09
132.08
155.02
125.77
67.51
45.04
4.22

2009-10
117.75
137.97
123.08
44.82
38.90
5.77

2010-11
127.08
154.55
127.39
44.78
45.94
8.01

Spain
Russia
Netherlands

53.18
0.89
31.81

59.93
1.02
36.51

52.33
1.01
41.91

51.47
0.57
38.12

61.21
0.76
38.79

Australia
New Zealand

21.79
1.41

28.48
2.25

32.72
2.02

26.00
1.56

25.20
2.19

Denmark
Belgium
UAE

13.83
11.72
22.06

15.20
13.94
26.16

17.02
14.88
34.97

16.16
12.34
21.63

17.98
13.82
21.04

With the availability of quality raw materials coupled with skilled craftsmanship,
India is now poised to make itself a major destination for global sourcing of
leather goods and accessories.
State-of-the-art production units and in-house Design Studios will strengthen the
industry in producing products with exquisite design and quality.
The industrys accelerated development and growth is being aided by the
ambitious capacity expansion & modernization plans of private industry and the
Indian Governments encouraging policy measures.

MAJOR EXPORTERS
Industrial Safety Products Pvt.
Ltd.
P-33, C.I.T. ROAD,
SCHEME VI M(S),
KOLKATA
Zenith Exports Limited
19, R.N. MUKHERJEE ROAD,,
KOLKATA
New Horizons Ltd.
41, SHAKESPEARE SARANI,
KOLKATA

Jiwanram Sheoduttarai
Industries Pvt. Ltd.
BLOCK D, CHOWRINGHEE
MANSION,
30D, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
ROAD,
KOLKATA

K H Arind Pvt Ltd

KH CENTRE,
15/2, COLLEGE ROAD,
NUNGAMBAKKAM,
CHENNAI

SADDLERY & HARNESS

Global Scenario:
The global import of Saddlery & Harness increased from US$ 828.58 million in 2005 to US$
988.17 million in 2009, growing at a CAGR of 4.50%. Indias share in global import of saddlery &
harness was 8.44% in 2009.
(Value in Million US$)

2006

2007

2008

2009

2005
WORLD
IMPORT

828.58

919.22

Saddlery & Harness

1100.46 1141.43

988.17

INDIA'S 77.52
EXPORT

82.33

106.18

92.15

83.39

% SHARE 9.36%
OF INDIA

8.96%

9.65%

8.07%

8.44%

MAJOR IMPORTING COUNTRIES OF SADDLERY &

HARNESS 6 YEARS
(Value in Million US$)
Countries

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

USA
Germany

235.94
67.02

289.34
77.83

338.51
79.49

375.22
102.77

372.25
110.24

312.17
100.00

France
UK
Canada
Japan
Sweden
Italy
Netherlands

41.80
55.86
29.41
38.05
25.19
18.94
20.02

53.47
63.25
35.51
37.86
25.05
21.67
20.18

55.24
62.04
41.31
44.30
27.34
25.36
21.93

75.64
77.86
46.95
43.90
38.60
34.85
28.94

73.89
75.50
50.49
47.57
37.89
35.79
34.66

66.91
62.74
46.32
45.32
27.87
29.80
31.16

Belgium
Australia

19.12
20.95

22.60
22.37

19.41
26.12

25.45
30.39

30.59
29.50

26.47
30.55

Switzerland

19.92

19.75

19.81

22.74

25.57

22.07

Spain
Denmark

14.56
12.81

15.49
14.68

19.63
17.58

24.84
21.88

24.92
21.63

22.21
14.65

Finland

8.79

10.93

13.31

15.09

20.35

17.12

MAJOR EXPORTING COUNTRIES OF

SADDLERY & HARNESS 6 YEARS
Value in Million US$)
Countries

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

China
Germany

157.68
80.85

180.13
95.40

209.79
110.92

231.63
131.05

209.88
132.40

198.22
122.79

USA
France
Italy
UK
Taiwan
Ireland
Hong Kong

34.12
25.76
30.62
43.56
32.81
17.07
19.66

37.46
27.75
30.52
43.68
34.81
20.08
22.12

43.56
35.54
33.33
41.66
33.57
21.15
30.87

51.09
42.55
43.51
49.57
35.63
22.87
25.24

54.60
51.05
51.44
44.47
36.99
24.40
23.00

49.58
42.37
41.46
34.11
33.51
21.12
26.14

Sweden
Belgium
Argentina

7.77
11.44
9.83

10.59
13.60
11.89

12.41
10.37
14.04

16.49
13.10
16.88

18.22
16.69
15.62

15.29
16.82
13.08

Netherlands

6.84

7.18

11.06

14.16

15.22

16.70

INDIAN SCENARIO
Harness & Saddlery goods are being manufactured in Kanpur for more than last 100
years.
In fact, Kanpur is the only centre in India which produces the harness & saddlery
goods. Almost all the units operating in Kanpur are 100% export-oriented.
Indian Saddlery and Harness industry is now becoming globally competitive and brand
dominated, awash with designs. India is positioned as the third largest exporter of
Saddlery & Harness to the world, accounting for a share of 8.44% in the global
saddlery import of US$ 988.17 million.
Indian Saddlery and Harness products are gaining an ever-increasing recognition in
the highly competitive global saddlery & harness leather arena. Estimated production
capacity of the Saddlery & Harness industry in India is 12.50 million pieces per
annum. Technology, work craftsmanship, product quality are the hallmarks of the
Indian Saddlery & Harness industry.
The major production clusters for Saddlery & Harness are Kanpur, Delhi etc
The different categories of Saddlery & Harness exported from India are Saddles /
Bridles, Harness and Other Saddlery items

A STATEMENT SHOWING INDIAS EXPORT OF SADDLERY

& HARNESS 5 YEARS
Value in Million US$)

2006-07
82.33

2007-08
106.18

2008-09
92.15

2009-10
83.39

2010-11
86.15

During 2010-11, Indias export of Saddlery & Harness was US$ 86.15 million, and
this accounted for a share of 2.24% in Indias total export from leather sector (US$
3844.86 mn).

MAJOR MARKETS
The major markets of Indian Saddlery & Harness are Germany with a share of
20.84%, USA 13.00%, UK 9.93%, Italy 4.28%, France 7.14%, Spain 2.74%,
Netherlands 6.29%, Australia 6.79%, Denmark 3.36%, Canada 2.88%, Sweden
6.30%, Belgium 7.06%, Finland 1.48%
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Germany

13.15

19.87

19.67

18.02

17.95

USA

14.89

13.47

11.31

10.06

11.20

UK

12.54

16.25

9.08

9.31

8.55

Italy

2.84

4.91

3.43

3.62

3.69

France

7.18

9.22

8.54

7.58

6.15

Spain

3.07

3.54

3.07

1.88

2.36

Netherlands

3.39

5.64

6.12

5.42

5.42

Australia

4.20

5.30

4.48

5.37

5.85

Denmark

1.99

3.27

3.13

2.51

2.89

Canada

1.82

2.08

2.45

2.31

2.48

Sweden

4.71

6.37

5.93

5.00

5.43

Belgium

2.38

4.51

4.67

4.15

6.08

Finland

1.05

1.94

1.91

1.03

1.27

New Zealand

0.69

1.50

1.05

1.23

1.11

MAJOR EXPORTERS
Super House Ltd.
150, FEET ROAD,
JAJMAU,
KANPUR
Global Exports
84/20 J K IRON
MILLS
COMPOUND,
FAZAL GANJ
FACTORY AREA,
KANPUR
Mehra
International
77, GOVT.
INDUSTRIAL
STATE,,
KALPI ROAD,,
KANPUR

Kings International Ltd.

SAKINA MANOR,
133/243 B,TRANSPORT
NAGAR,,
KANPUR
Tarun Textiles
86/11, KALPI ROAD,
DEPUTY KA PARAO,
KALPI ROAD,
KANPUR
Samsons International
97/17, KAYASTHANA
ROAD,
KANPUR