Hide, leather markets face headwinds of bearish economy, increasing supply

Hide, leather markets face headwinds of bearish economy, increasing supply

The hides and luxury leather markets continued to face significant challenges due to global economic pressures and shifting supply-demand dynamics on Monday December 9. In the luxury leather sector, traders reported that the market is holding on despite headwinds. Brand sales performance was negatively impacted by China’s economic slowdown, which weighed heavily on demand for luxury goods. Sources said recovery is anticipated to begin in 2025, but the improvement is expected to be gradual.

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