The Brazilian leather sector closed 2024 with export revenues of US$ 1.26 billion, an increase of 12.5% on the previous year. The volume shipped grew by 22.3% in square meters and 38.8% in weight, according to a report by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB).

China continued to lead Brazil's leather imports, with a 20.8% increase in value, to US$ 425.133 million.

Vietnam recorded a 69.8% increase in the value of Brazilian leather imports, consolidating its position as the fourth main destination. Mexico, the fifth largest importer, grew by 26.3%. Both are still behind the United States and Italy, the second and third largest buyers of Brazilian leather last year.

“It was a crucial year for us. We worked incessantly on compliance, traceability and customs barriers, achieving results that will allow us to grow even more in 2025,” he said in the note.

(Source: UOL, on January 13th)