Portuguese Leather Goods
29%
Last year the export of leather and leather goods increased to 197 million euros.
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The number of Portuguese leather
and leather goods companies.
29%
Last year the export of leather and leather goods increased to 197 million euros.
48%
Growth in the number of jobs over the past decade.
The leather goods and saddlery sector has reinvented itself. Inspired by modernity, this industry has its essence in a long history.
This was the starting point of APICCAPS’ new campaign dedicated to Portuguese Leather Goods, which aims to value the know-how of an industry with a great tradition that embraced nowadays’ demands.
Portugal exports 197 million euros in leather goods and saddlery. However, there are also other impressive numbers in the last ten years. There was an increase of 86% in jobs.
APICCAPS has just launched a new campaign for the leather and leather goods sector: The Journey.
With accumulated know-how over generations, this is a fast-growing sector, ready for the future, that every day welcomes new faces and brands.
Regarding exports, 2021 is delivering good indicators. In the first half of the year, the sector has reported a growth of 21.4% to 84 million pairs. Spain (up by 6.1% to 21 million euros), France (more 14.9% to 16 million euros), Turkey (up by 31.8% to 11 million euros) and the US (more 370% to 7 million euros) justify the sector’s affirmation in foreign markets.
