Official figures from Turkey show leather-sector export values of more than $1.75 billion in 2021, an increase of 29% compared to the previous year.

Footwear accounted for most of this, at just over $1 billion. Finished leather exports brought in $270 million, leathergoods $240 million and leather garments $200 million.

Italy was the biggest export market, buying $98 million worth of products from the Turkish leather sector. This was ahead of Spain’s $87 million, the UK’s $72 million, the US’s $67 million and France’s $63 million.

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