Considerations for leather in uncertain economic times

摘要

Center for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) International Council of Tanners (ICT)rnThe Brazilian leather industry is one of the engines of the local economy and its importance may be evaluated by the amount of foreign currency entering the country from leather exports (US$1.8 billion in 2008), a contribution of more than 7% to the Brazilian trade balance as well as 50,000 jobs.