Leather Industry in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is today recognized as one of the best sourcing destinations for leather and leather accessories. It provides a perfect blend of fashion, designs, quality, patterns, textures, colors and finish. Manufacturers here are ready to innovate, be flexible on quantities, have a hands-on approach to quality control and keep the integrity on deadlines. The leather industry holds a prominent place in Indian economy for its consistent and high export earnings. 2011-12, the leather sector grew by 17.5 percent and earned $765 million in revenue. Bangladesh produces between 2% and 3% of the world’s leather. The sector generates direct and indirect employment for about 850,000 people, including a significant number of women, particularly in the leather products industries.

Labor is skilled and economical while prices are highly competitive without taking away from the quality of the final product. Combined with these man-made assets are the country’s natural assets which play a large role in boosting the leather industry – by providing raw materials of world-class quality.