How many tanneries are there in Thailand today and how many people do they employ? Thailand has around 200 tanning factories and , these employ about 12,000 people. What are the main types of raw material your member companies use and the main target application areas (footwear, automotive et cetera) for the finished leather they produce? If possible, please give a breakdown in percentages. The main types of raw material used are domestic cow and buffalo hides, imported cowhide, imported pigskin and other skins. The main applications are leathergoods with around 40% of the total, shoes with 35%, furniture with 20%, and car seats with 5%. What percentage of the finished leather your member companies produce stays in the domestic market? Of the finished leather we make, 40% is used in Thailand and we export the other 60% to customers abroad.
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