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Ethiopia faces challenges in leather sector

27/07/2022

The Leather and Leather Products Industry Research and Development Centre of Ethiopia has announced the results the national leather sector achieved in the ten months to May 2022.

Exports of leather and leather products reached $33 million against a target of $69 million for the period, falling short by 62%. On the other hand, in the domestic market $144 million worth of leathergoods and leather footwear were sold, surpassing by 38% the target set for the period, which was $104 million. 

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