US leather industry exports hit $2 billion in 2016

摘要

The US hide, skin and leather association (USHSLA) exported more than $2.04 billion in cattle hides, pigskins and semi-processed leather products last year. While the total export value was lower than the peak felt in 2014, 2016 marked an arrest in the decline seen in 2015, with US hides and skins players, exporting more than 90% of total US production. "The hides and skins industry is a major success story for US agriculture and exports," said Stephen Sothmann, president of USHSLA.