1.

FOOTWEAR
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

Besides, major brands are sourced from India, MNC brands are sold in India and
Indian brands sold in India.

MNC Brands Sold in India

Indian Brands sold in India

Aldo, Bally, Clarks, Ecco, Florshiem, Red Tape, Bata, Liberty,

Ferragammo, Hush Puppies, Lee Lakhani, Metro, Action
cooper, Lloyd, Marks & Spencer, Nike,
Nine West, New Balance, Reebok,
Rockport, Stacy Adams

Khadims,

US Retail giant Wal-Mart has also begun sourcing footwear from India since the last
two years.
The Footwear sector is now de-licensed and de-reserved, paving the way for
expansion of capacities on modern lines with state-of-the-art machinery. To further
assist this process, the Government has permitted 100% Foreign Direct Investment
through the automatic route for the footwear sector.
Conducive Investment climate towards attracting overseas investments and
increasing cost competitiveness.
The Government of India is setting up dedicated Footwear Complex and Footwear
Components Part where footwear clusters are located.
There has been active interest in collaborating with Indian Footwear companies from
European countries like Italy, Spain and Portugal.
Footwear Imports Global Trend:

Major Importing Countries of Footwear (Leather and Non-Leather)

(Value in Million US$)

Country
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
USA
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 Footwear (Leather and Non-Leather)

(Value in Million US$)

Country
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
China
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$)
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Global import of Footwear 67151.86 73086.43 80943.61 87839.68 77360.60
India's export of Footwear
& Footwear Components
1045.24 1236.91 1489.35 1534.32 1507.51
% Share of India
1.56% 1.70%
1.84%
1.75%
1.95%
Source: ITC, Geneva & DGCI &S, Kolkata
Global Footwear import includes leather & non-leather
Indias Footwear includes Leather, non-leather and uppers
Footwear is the engine of growth of the leather industry in India. Indias export of
Footwear touched US$ 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 increased 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$)
200520062007200820092010%
Country
06
07
08
09
10
11
Share
Germany
170.97 217.23 246.84 229.65 224.27 279.80 16.15%
UK
195.78
208.2 241.37 247.06 296.45 331.92 19.16%
Italy
134.35 186.11 229.81 221.09 209.95 215.81 12.46%
USA
131.07 127.15 136.92 163.03
123.6 139.21
8.04%
France
74.48
99.81 116.03
119.2 144.45 154.72
8.93%
Spain
63.7
64.57
76.69
91.86
95.99 111.74
6.45%
Netherlands
32.96
48.57
72.91
76.2
65.13
78.19
4.51%
Portugal
22.15
35.03
37.34
28.21
22.63
24.38
1.41%
UAE
25.78
34.64
39.23
39.4
39.61
42.36
2.45%
Denmark
18.37
14.65
17.48
14.78
17.02
16.74
0.97%
Australia
11.58
10.11
12.52
13.34
15.49
12.54
0.72%
Sweden
6.77
7.99
12.04
12.64
12.2
13.76
0.79%
Canada
11.95
10.91
10.41
8.96
9.3
10.40
0.60%
South Africa
8.26
12.11
8.52
8.49
9.87
11.07
0.64%
Japan
3.17
3.07
4.63
8.23
5.45
7.17
0.41%
Others
133.9 156.76 226.61 252.18 216.37 282.23 16.29%
Total
1045.24 1236.91 1489.35 1534.32 1507.51 1732.04 100.00%
Source: DGCI&S
Future Trends: - Keeping in view its past performance, current trends in global
trade, the industrys inherent strengths and growth prospects, the footwear industry
aims to augment production, thereby enhancing its exports from the current level of
US$ 1.73 billion.
Partnerships that spell success
Formas Kunz Brazil - This facility is coming up in the Footwear Component Park.
Chennai, India.
Feng-Tay Enterprises Co. Ltd., Taiwan - This is an SEZ-proposed facility in an area of
275 acres, coming up in SIPCOT Industrial Estate, Cheyyar (TN). Feng Tay is a
manufacturer of sports shoes, skate shoes and casual shoes for Nike and other global
brands.

Apache Footwear, China - This FDI is coming up in Tada Mandal, Nellore (AP), in an
area of 340 acres. Apache is a supplier of shoes for Adidas and has manufacturing
facilities in China.
A few other examples are, Mondial (Italy), Suolificio Malaspina (Italy),
Fagus(Germany), Zahonero Virgili SL, (Spain), Top Fondi (Italy), Xie Zhan Moulds
(China)
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.

2. LEATHER GARMENTS
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
(Value in Million US$)
2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Leather Garments
WORLD IMPORT
INDIA'S EXPORT
% SHARE OF INDIA
Source: ITC, Geneva

3840.91
333.30
8.68%

3779.08
309.91
8.20%

3986.18
345.34
8.66%

4142.79
426.17
10.29%

3367.21
428.62
12.73%

Major Importing countries of Leather Garments 6 years

(Value in Million US$)
Countries
USA
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
UK
Japan
Netherlands
Switzerland
Hong Kong
Belgium
Canada
Turkey
Austria
Denmark
Russia
Greece
Sweden
Poland
Portugal
China

2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
1250.38 1081.70
983.34
853.04 641.87 437.24
443.47 420.94
415.97
469.61 523.19 449.97
242.00 260.91
271.30
285.68 361.49 326.33
228.97 213.92
239.18
271.84 293.31 230.49
215.76 216.47
201.88
225.25 238.11 205.87
212.97 207.92
199.27
226.95 224.20 184.60
173.13 170.99
171.27
185.27 177.75 166.32
91.74
96.73
115.74
143.32 159.09 132.57
105.38 105.51
108.55
124.69 141.79 118.58
165.29 155.44
131.61
143.27 140.55 113.61
106.16 111.50
108.10
114.06 128.72 119.42
105.36 104.23
111.43
111.38 105.63
79.24
17.11
23.32
41.60
49.19
95.16 114.72
76.72
76.83
74.48
87.69
91.25
84.80
42.02
54.93
72.49
70.53
89.64
60.86
31.56
19.49
31.99
58.00
76.15
63.40
86.56
65.09
59.73
57.27
51.89
40.81
41.38
42.43
41.63
44.85
45.29
33.34
10.71
13.16
20.67
31.36
43.88
32.62
37.62
35.74
29.30
36.56
36.30
32.35
13.18
14.80
18.26
31.04
46.31
42.39

Source: ITC, Geneva

Major Exporting countries of Leather Garments 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
China
Italy
Pakistan
Germany
Turkey
USA
France
Hong Kong
Spain

2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2313.77 2289.77 1659.85 1307.77 1008.22
792.75
421.92
418.50 481.25
598.63
637.79
465.45
314.32
419.76 436.46
451.27
475.27
350.78
206.86
222.42 237.47
271.29
309.11
259.75
234.21
204.37 208.88
232.39
256.11
192.95
111.06
175.43 165.97
226.90
216.36
170.38
131.50
125.56 139.13
156.62
179.62
162.54
215.21
207.41 178.17
185.14
175.85
151.87
70.32
73.52
66.72
88.25
114.20
122.94

Netherlands
Denmark
Switzerland
Belgium
UK

48.31
32.47
62.65
57.68
50.50

52.11
45.03
68.29
63.90
45.51

56.91
57.34
70.56
61.88
51.39

73.03
70.41
72.84
64.24
53.68

85.94
82.06
79.08
67.15
58.35

78.04
52.78
63.85
57.78
53.64

Source: ITC, Geneva

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. National Institute of Fashion Technology and
National Institute of Design lends design support to make continuous fashion
statements. These Institutes provides well trained personnel and imaginative
designers. Indias acknowledged strength is leather tanning and its ability to
produce a wide variety of fashion leathers.
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
USA
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Netherlands
Australia
Denmark
Canada
Switzerland
Sweden
Austria
Belgium
Portugal
UAE

55.67
45.12
21.41
47.36
22.79
60.21
8.95
1.37
10.15
10.06
3.18
5.74
2.45
6.06
5.91
1.03

53.41
36.72
22.51
52.63
23.43
42.95
10.83
1.18
11.34
8.51
2.74
7.04
2.40
5.16
3.32
1.91

69.40
27.76
23.23
58.64
27.10
47.69
11.25
1.91
12.35
8.94
2.41
8.62
2.55
5.13
3.93
5.33

100.26
22.20
27.92
70.13
42.28
48.47
15.72
3.60
23.86
7.86
3.92
7.96
4.30
7.45
4.19
4.13

109.18
17.04
25.07
64.96
55.53
51.08
16.87
5.64
19.74
8.64
4.08
6.46
4.63
8.46
3.64
4.33

103.21
21.39
21.20
56.60
55.67
43.91
16.30
4.48
18.57
6.38
3.29
6.34
3.68
8.18
2.55
4.15

Source: DGCI& S
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.

3. FINISHED LEATHER
Finished Leather A Status Note
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
(In Million US$)

DETAILS
Leather

2005

WORLD IMPORT
INDIA'S EXPORT
% SHARE OF INDIA

2006

2007

2008

2009

19888.97 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%

Source: ITC, Geneva & DGCI & S, Kolkata

Major Importing countries of Finished Leather 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
China
Hong Kong
Italy
Germany
Romania
USA
Spain
Poland
Mexico
France
Portugal
Korea Rep
Thailand
Austria
Venezuela
Indonesia
Taiwan
Turkey
Tunisia
Hungary

2004
3353.19
3300.47
2178.28
637.95
733.59
843.38
593.96
514.80
878.11
426.11
386.89
458.62
302.76
206.57
10.17
87.50
270.62
178.77
149.25
263.44

2005
3502.81
3377.99
2172.33
735.95
775.95
859.28
539.60
493.74
781.36
388.48
337.78
434.10
333.34
182.15
13.00
63.62
252.29
180.27
149.33
238.08

2006
4129.53
3665.32
2616.61
808.36
813.66
823.21
568.01
538.36
687.51
385.35
339.03
471.81
332.69
226.40
16.22
69.12
242.63
229.81
187.96
248.99

2007
4344.26
3342.86
3039.53
855.49
843.52
791.75
677.37
586.46
591.02
458.95
426.77
500.07
368.63
280.86
54.36
77.50
255.15
282.38
253.74
280.24

2008
3791.79
2665.35
2659.09
858.67
784.46
670.14
652.14
531.28
527.59
476.48
422.97
374.18
340.34
298.24
295.88
291.77
284.44
282.83
282.79
275.64

2009
3021.79
2032.62
1538.25
637.83
598.46
444.60
407.84
341.53
301.56
359.53
290.50
296.27
247.57
215.55
73.57
190.53
161.47
173.80
225.53
201.07

Source: ITC, Geneva

Major Exporting countries of Finished Leather 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
Italy
Hong Kong

2004
4225.46
2740.67

2005
4089.38
2822.77

2006
4595.82
3040.03

2007
5176.50
2772.82

2008
4872.87
2101.85

2009
3641.25
1636.66

Brazil
USA
Argentina
Germany
Korea Rep
Taiwan
Nigeria
Austria
Spain
Kazakhstan
Thailand
China
Pakistan
Colombia
France
Ukraine
Australia
Uruguay

1290.78
1193.60
812.50
816.77
987.46
763.72
NA
322.08
394.79
121.44
333.42
1399.78
285.33
91.58
337.60
114.78
326.69
234.08

1395.82
1107.00
811.11
713.09
861.46
778.80
NA
310.86
383.03
245.41
336.05
1563.51
306.69
80.35
300.32
125.06
295.05
243.94

1875.32
1043.02
883.10
836.30
833.33
770.66
78.26
335.94
425.53
228.39
334.11
1755.95
317.71
103.97
297.36
253.85
305.64
296.54

2192.27
1144.04
963.72
951.51
853.88
810.67
330.26
527.10
483.27
345.62
426.18
1175.24
391.63
216.28
360.50
331.85
306.74
298.18

1877.64
911.31
894.51
892.57
849.56
816.12
680.17
610.17
565.47
448.87
433.15
397.02
383.11
367.66
366.66
301.11
264.15
249.28

1159.04
563.58
651.84
587.93
683.46
611.87
512.49
406.35
392.18
315.43
328.14
238.19
270.16
117.72
275.94
141.29
189.65
163.05

Source: ITC, Geneva

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.
Livestock and Production Details: - INDIA

Number of Bovine animals

(million heads)

2005 2006 2007

2008 2009
279.71 277.51 275.29 273.11 270.10

Number of Sheep and Lambs

62.85 63.55 64.27 64.99 65.33
(million heads)
Number of Goat and kids
124.90 125.18 125.45 125.73 126.39
(million heads)
Production of Bovine hides and 27.7
23.4
23.3
24.4
25.7
skins
(million pcs)
Production of sheepskins and
31.5
31.9
32.2
32.6
32.8
lambskins (million pcs)
Production of Goatskins and
72.0
72.0
72.2
72.3
72.8
Kidskins (million pcs)
Production of Light Leather
650.4 647.2 632.4 648.8 NA
from Bovine animals (mn. Sq.ft)
Production of Light Leather
610.7 652.5 665.0 655.0 NA
from Sheep and Goats (million
sq.ft)
Source: FAO Statistics 2010
A Statement showing Indias export of finished leather 5 years
(Value in Million US$)
2006-07
724.00

2007-08
807.19

2008-09
673.37

2009-10
627.95

2010-11
810.92

Source: DGCI& S
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.
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%
(Value in Million US$)
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
South Africa
Portugal
China
Indonesia
Korea Rep
Russia

22.02
6.22
16.63
8.76
38.86
9.57
34.73
12.31

28.22
8.43
13.27
12.85
51.77
14.54
28.35
9.77

23.46
8.82
9.29
12.34
45.79
12.75
23.49
6.95

18.75
11.56
8.52
9.71
45.97
9.68
27.65
3.35

23.51
14.23
12.78
7.91
66.31
17.98
27.19
9.13

Source: DGCI& S
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.

4. LEATHER GOODS
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
Leather Goods
(Including
Gloves)
WORLD IMPORT
INDIA'S EXPORT
% SHARE OF INDIA

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

12281.41 13809.04 16438.80 18091.51 14315.60

660.17
706.29
800.47
873.45
757.02
5.38%
5.11%
4.87%
4.83%
5.29%

Source: ITC, Geneva & DGCI & S, Kolkata

Major Importing countries of Leather Goods & Accessories 5 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
USA
Hong Kong
Japan
France
Germany
UK
Italy
Korea Rep
Switzerland
China
Singapore
Spain
Canada
Belgium
Australia
Netherlands
Mexico

2005
2930.73
1330.60
1405.13
706.91
647.81
685.56
537.21
151.41
240.06
120.79
226.41
249.90
286.05
187.66
154.79
148.45
432.36

2006
3262.84
1493.35
1570.15
817.29
717.48
743.65
705.78
203.70
279.29
171.03
258.95
303.92
291.53
197.58
154.48
172.85
336.23

2007
3442.41
1748.82
1764.83
1105.43
855.10
949.24
893.25
302.43
379.03
234.65
276.47
377.22
334.56
235.82
185.30
202.33
221.03

2008
3461.48
1973.12
1891.05
1263.58
947.54
1015.37
967.33
400.67
416.02
311.70
321.58
408.73
381.28
274.07
225.67
232.83
238.08

2009
2720.58
1650.64
1578.61
989.92
793.11
752.76
744.89
370.61
335.72
309.29
304.23
298.00
284.38
229.81
210.99
207.69
163.78

Source: ITC, Geneva

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

2005
2641.45
2182.86
2059.14
1710.02
320.05
447.49
89.05
186.89
253.56
266.77
191.71
169.22

2006
3102.04
2708.19
2313.18
1821.62
401.73
467.81
96.48
223.94
232.72
238.82
213.44
178.91

2007
3407.65
3358.86
2585.48
2033.47
500.41
348.70
121.89
290.59
297.37
232.79
257.05
169.01

2008
3808.22
3712.12
2500.02
2165.01
577.37
379.39
277.71
329.32
294.73
279.90
238.70
184.84

2009
3160.63
2678.69
2144.00
1802.05
477.61
333.26
288.39
245.05
232.37
213.88
183.13
172.60

Netherlands
Mexico
Hungary
Turkey
Indonesia
Belgium

108.50
146.32
113.05
102.27
90.89
84.44

123.72
178.32
139.21
124.60
110.54
103.76

152.88
213.21
180.01
147.37
124.18
115.39

162.14
208.07
183.50
160.31
125.68
141.08

140.88
138.55
133.93
129.66
125.18
117.01

Source: ITC, Geneva

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 Puducherry. 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.
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

Source: DGCI& S
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
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Australia
New Zealand
Denmark
Belgium
UAE

2006-07
100.14
128.12
113.91
50.76
31.54
3.06
53.18
0.89
31.81
21.79
1.41
13.83
11.72
22.06

2007-08
122.65
123.86
133.92
56.96
36.07
3.37
59.93
1.02
36.51
28.48
2.25
15.20
13.94
26.16

2008-09
132.08
155.02
125.77
67.51
45.04
4.22
52.33
1.01
41.91
32.72
2.02
17.02
14.88
34.97

2009-10
117.75
137.97
123.08
44.82
38.90
5.77
51.47
0.57
38.12
26.00
1.56
16.16
12.34
21.63

2010-11
127.08
154.55
127.39
44.78
45.94
8.01
61.21
0.76
38.79
25.20
2.19
17.98
13.82
21.04

Source: DGCI& S
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.

6. LEATHER GOODS
Saddlery & Harness A Status Note
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$)
2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

Saddlery & Harness

WORLD IMPORT
INDIA'S EXPORT
% SHARE OF INDIA

828.58
77.52
9.36%

919.22
82.33
8.96%

1100.46
106.18
9.65%

1141.43
92.15
8.07%

988.17
83.39
8.44%

Source: ITC, Geneva & DGCI &S, Kolkata

Major Importing countries of Saddlery & Harness 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
USA
Germany
France
UK
Canada
Japan
Sweden
Italy
Netherlands

2004

2005
235.94
67.02
41.80
55.86
29.41
38.05
25.19
18.94
20.02

2006
289.34
77.83
53.47
63.25
35.51
37.86
25.05
21.67
20.18

2007
338.51
79.49
55.24
62.04
41.31
44.30
27.34
25.36
21.93

2008
375.22
102.77
75.64
77.86
46.95
43.90
38.60
34.85
28.94

2009
372.25
110.24
73.89
75.50
50.49
47.57
37.89
35.79
34.66

312.17
100.00
66.91
62.74
46.32
45.32
27.87
29.80
31.16

Belgium
Australia
Switzerland
Spain
Denmark
Finland

19.12
20.95
19.92
14.56
12.81
8.79

22.60
22.37
19.75
15.49
14.68
10.93

19.41
26.12
19.81
19.63
17.58
13.31

25.45
30.39
22.74
24.84
21.88
15.09

30.59
29.50
25.57
24.92
21.63
20.35

26.47
30.55
22.07
22.21
14.65
17.12

Source: ITC, Geneva

Major Exporting countries of Saddlery & Harness 6 years
(Value in Million US$)
Countries
China
Germany
USA
France
Italy
UK
Taiwan
Ireland
Hong Kong
Sweden
Belgium
Argentina
Netherlands

2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
157.68
180.13
209.79
231.63
209.88
198.22
80.85
95.40
110.92
131.05
132.40
122.79
34.12
37.46
43.56
51.09
54.60
49.58
25.76
27.75
35.54
42.55
51.05
42.37
30.62
30.52
33.33
43.51
51.44
41.46
43.56
43.68
41.66
49.57
44.47
34.11
32.81
34.81
33.57
35.63
36.99
33.51
17.07
20.08
21.15
22.87
24.40
21.12
19.66
22.12
30.87
25.24
23.00
26.14
7.77
10.59
12.41
16.49
18.22
15.29
11.44
13.60
10.37
13.10
16.69
16.82
9.83
11.89
14.04
16.88
15.62
13.08
6.84
7.18
11.06
14.16
15.22
16.70

Source: ITC, Geneva

Indian Scenario:
Harness & Saddlery goods are being manufactured in Kanpur for more than last 100
years. The Saddlery manufacturing started in the 19th century at the British Indian
Corporation in its Copper Alan branch in Kanpur and simultaneously the British
Government started the Ordinance Equipment Factory at Kanpur to cater to the
needs of the Army. The craft of making saddlery was imparted to the local artisans
by the master saddlers brought from the UK, whose generations now formed the
workforce of the present industry. Kanpur, a city in Northern India, is a short flight
from the countrys capital-New Delhi
By virtue of Kanpurs specialization in vegetable tanned buffalo hides, and due to
the presence of trained manpower, this has become the most important centre for
manufacture of saddlery goods in India. 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.
o
o

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

2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
82.33
106.18
92.15
83.39
86.15

Source: DGCI& S
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
Germany
USA
UK
Italy

2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
13.15
19.87
19.67
18.02
17.95
14.89
13.47
11.31
10.06
11.20
12.54
16.25
9.08
9.31
8.55
2.84
4.91
3.43
3.62
3.69

France
Spain
Netherlands
Australia
Denmark
Canada
Sweden
Belgium
Finland
New Zealand
Source: DGCI& S

7.18
3.07
3.39
4.20
1.99
1.82
4.71
2.38
1.05
0.69

9.22
3.54
5.64
5.30
3.27
2.08
6.37
4.51
1.94
1.50

8.54
3.07
6.12
4.48
3.13
2.45
5.93
4.67
1.91
1.05

7.58
1.88
5.42
5.37
2.51
2.31
5.00
4.15
1.03
1.23

6.15
2.36
5.42
5.85
2.89
2.48
5.43
6.08
1.27
1.11