Clothing

In 2016, approx. 58K tonnes of leather were imported worldwide; stabilizing at the previous year level.

In 2016, the amount of leather exported worldwide totaled 36K tonnes, lowering by -11.2% against the previous year figure. Overall, leather exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when export increased by 11% against the previous year level.

Global leather market volume fluctuated mildly, overall indicating slightly upward trend over the last five years.

In Italy, a country with a long tradition in producing women's hosiery, the output levels decreased by 5.9% annually from 2009-2013.