Brazil has reported revenues from its 2024 exports of leather, hides and skins of more than $1.25 billion, an increase of 12.5% compared to the previous year.
Measured by area, the quantity of leather, hides and skins that Brazil exported last year increased by 22.3% to reach almost 195 million square-metres. And in terms of weight, the increase was of 38.8%, reaching almost 600,000 tonnes.
The executive president of national tanning industry organisation CICB, José Fernando Bello (pictured), said the positive results were welcome news for the whole sector. He explained: “Last year was crucial for us. We worked relentlessly on issues such as compliance, traceability, and customs barriers, achieving results that have set the stage for further growth in 2025.”