Leather and footwear exporters ask for duty exemptions as West Asia crisis hits sales

Published on 4 May 2026

Exports slipped despite hopes of a rebound this year

India’s leather and leather products exports fell 2.36% year-on-year to USD 4.26 billion in 2025-26, as industry links the slowdown to the West Asia crisis. Exporters are now seeking duty exemptions on critical inputs to shield costs and support shipments. They still project overall exports could rise toward USD 5.6 billion with non-leather goods data pending.

Leather exports declined 2.36% to USD 4.26 billion in 2025-26
West Asia crisis is cited as a key disruption to trade flows
Industry wants duty exemptions on critical inputs
Target is USD 5.6 billion, with non-leather figures awaited

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Leather and footwear exporters ask for duty exemptions as West Asia crisis hits sales

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