Pakistan Leather Industry Statistics

Pakistan’s leather exports are influenced by policy and tariffs for inputs and chemicals [1]

EU market access requirements for leather/footwear affect Pakistan’s export compliance [2]

Pakistan’s leather exports have historically been constrained by limited value addition compared to raw hides/skins [3]

Pakistan’s leather industry faces limited access to finance for SMEs [4]

Pakistan has programs supporting exports through trade fairs and export development initiatives benefiting leather firms [5]

Pakistan’s leather industry has been subject to export-oriented incentives/registrations through TDAP [6]

Pakistan’s Economic Survey provides leather export performance and policy measures [7]

Pakistan has a relatively high domestic share of raw hides and skins in leather value chain compared to finished leather [8]

Pakistan’s textile/leather sector is part of wider industrial strategy for export diversification [9]

Pakistan’s leather industry is included in National Export Strategy/sectoral focus areas [10]

Pakistan’s leather industry faces competition from countries with lower environmental compliance costs [11]

Pakistan’s ability to meet EU RoHS/REACH chemical restrictions affects leather chemical management [12]

Pakistan’s footwear and leather exports face logistics constraints like shipping costs and documentation delays [13]

Pakistan’s leather industry is constrained by compliance with international grading/standards for leather quality [14]

Pakistan’s leather sector is affected by currency exchange rate movements impacting import costs (chemicals) [15]

Pakistan’s leather export competitiveness depends on achieving consistent quality and supply reliability [16]

Pakistan’s leather supply chain includes hide collectors and middlemen affecting prices [17]

Pakistan’s leather industry has value capture issues where raw hides are exported at relatively higher shares [18]

Pakistan’s leather sector exports are subject to standards certifications (e.g., quality/chemical compliance) [19]

Pakistan’s tanneries may use ISO 9001 or other quality management systems for export markets [20]

Pakistan’s industrial clusters have export support via chambers and trade associations for leather [21]

Pakistan’s leather sector is supported by associations such as Pakistan Tanners Association/PSQCA links [22]

Pakistan’s leather sector faces import restrictions or regulatory requirements for certain chemicals/materials used in tanning [23]

Pakistan’s customs duties on tanning inputs affect the final cost of leather [24]

Pakistan’s Sales Tax/Regulatory Duty structure can change the cost structure of leather exports [25]

Pakistan’s energy prices (electricity/gas) impact tannery operating costs [26]

Pakistan’s industrial tariffs have changed over time which impacts manufacturing sectors including leather [27]

Pakistan’s leather exports are affected by trade agreements and market access conditions [28]

Pakistan’s preferential market access depends on rules of origin and certification for leather products [29]

Pakistan’s GSP+ status (when applicable) supports export access for certain product groups including leather-related HS codes [30]

Pakistan’s leather sector exported about US$ 1.0 billion worth of leather and leather products in FY2022/23 [31]

Pakistan’s leather and leather products exports were reported at US$ 1.02 billion in FY2021/22 [32]

In FY2020/21, Pakistan’s leather and leather products exports were reported at US$ 1.05 billion [33]

Pakistan exports finished leather and leather garments along with raw/processed hides and skins [34]

Pakistan has an export concentration in leather footwear and leather garments in addition to leather [35]

Pakistan’s leather exports include both direct and indirect exports via intermediaries and trading houses [36]

Pakistan’s leather and leather products are classified across multiple HS codes including 41 (leather) and 64 (footwear) [37]

Pakistan exports raw hides and skins under HS 4101/4102 categories [38]

Pakistan exports leather footwear under HS 6403 [39]

Pakistan exports gloves/skins under HS 4203 (gloves) [40]

Pakistan exports leather garments under HS 4203/420310 etc. [41]

Pakistan’s primary buyer markets include EU countries, UK, and others [42]

Pakistan’s domestic consumption of leather/footwear is lower than exports in some years due to income and retail structure [43]

Pakistan’s leather and footwear market is supported by local retailers and export-oriented manufacturers [44]

Pakistan’s leather manufacturing exports contribute to foreign exchange earnings reported in Pakistan’s economic surveys [45]

Pakistan’s leather industry exports include value-added items like finished leather and leather garments [46]

Pakistan’s leather exports experienced disruptions due to global demand fluctuations (COVID-era) [47]

Pakistan’s leather industry exports are tracked by ITC Trade Map and HS codes [48]

Pakistan’s leather and leather products include exports under HS 4104 (tanned leather) and other categories [49]

Pakistan’s leather and leather products include exports under HS 4202/4203 (travel/garments, gloves) [50]

Pakistan’s leather industry exports include both direct and indirect exports of leather components [51]

Pakistan’s leather exports include both crust and finished leather categories [52]

Pakistan’s footwear exports include leather uppers and complete shoes [53]

Pakistan’s leather gloves exports are included under HS 4203 [54]

Pakistan’s leather garments exports are under HS 4203 [55]

Pakistan’s crust leather exports are significant within the leather export basket [56]

Pakistan’s finished leather exports include footwear uppers and ready leather products [57]

Pakistan’s leather footwear export destination includes EU markets [58]

Pakistan’s leather and leather products exports are included in Pakistan’s official trade data categories [59]

Pakistan’s exports by group include leather and leather manufactures line items [60]

Pakistan’s tanneries are located predominantly in Kasur (over 60% of tanneries are in Punjab/Kasur cluster) as stated in industry profiles [61]

Pakistan has about 400 tanneries producing leather [62]

Pakistan’s footwear and leather sector has thousands of manufacturing units including small and medium enterprises [63]

Pakistan’s share of world leather production is small but the country is recognized as a major exporter of raw hides and skins [64]

Pakistan’s leather sector is concentrated in clusters around industrial cities (e.g., Kasur, Lahore) [65]

Tanneries in Pakistan are mostly medium-to-small scale enterprises [66]

Pakistan’s Industrial Zones / clusters include leather tanneries in Punjab’s industrial estates [67]

Pakistan has a Leather City / industrial cluster proposal in Kasur or related areas referenced by government/industry sources [68]

Pakistan leather processing includes beam-house operations and chrome tanning stages [69]

Retanning and finishing phases add value to leather goods [70]

Pakistan’s leather sector contributes to GDP through manufacturing and exports [71]

Pakistan’s overall manufacturing value added increased in recent years, impacting leather [72]

Pakistan’s Economic Survey reports number of tanneries, production capacity, or export volumes for leather in the industry section [73]

Pakistan’s Ministry/industry reports mention constraints like limited leather finishing capacity [74]

Pakistan’s leather industry in Sialkot/others supports footwear exports [75]

Pakistan’s glove industry includes leather gloves production [76]

Pakistan produces leather garments such as jackets [77]

Pakistan’s leather footwear exports include sandals and shoes [78]

Pakistan’s tanneries may have limited automation resulting in productivity gaps [79]

Pakistan’s tanned leather production is dependent on the number and capacity of tanneries [80]

Pakistan has a large cluster of leather exporters in Lahore/Kasur; export houses aggregate products [81]

Pakistan’s tanneries produce both upper leather and garment leather for exports [82]

Pakistan Tanners Association membership/capacity figures are used in industry reporting [83]

Pakistan’s leather industry is part of Pakistan’s “Manufacturing” sector and can be analyzed via LSM/industry indices where available [84]

Pakistan’s LSM manufacturing indices for leather products show activity trends over time [85]

Pakistan’s export growth in leather/footwear is linked to productivity improvements in tanneries and finishing units [86]

Pakistan’s leather value chain includes tanning, finishing, and manufacturing stages [87]

Pakistan’s production process includes finishing chemicals and buffing operations [88]

Pakistan’s leather sector includes dyeing and finishing for different leather types used in footwear and garments [89]

Pakistan’s tanneries produce various thickness/grades of leather for different end uses [90]

Pakistan’s leather industry is affected by restrictions/requirements for hazardous wastewater management from tanneries [91]

Pakistan has wastewater treatment needs for tannery effluents [92]

Use of chrome tanning is common in Pakistan, creating chromium-containing effluent [93]

The leather industry’s environmental footprint includes solid waste from fleshing/splitting operations [94]

Pakistan’s leather sector faces challenges in meeting international environmental standards [95]

Pakistan’s tannery wastewater disposal practices create high BOD/COD loads [96]

Typical tannery effluent parameters include high chromium and sulfide levels [97]

Leather industry energy use contributes to greenhouse gas emissions [98]

Pakistan’s leather industry has faced infrastructure limitations such as limited capacity for effluent treatment in some clusters [99]

Pakistan’s tannery effluent contains dissolved solids and organic matter requiring treatment before discharge [100]

Pakistan’s leather industry is impacted by limited adoption of cleaner technologies among smaller tanneries [101]

Cleaner production interventions can reduce pollution loads and improve leather quality [102]

Pakistan’s tannery workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals without adequate PPE [103]

Leather worker health concerns include respiratory and skin issues from tanning chemicals [104]

Pakistan’s leather industry includes drum/dyeing operations requiring water and dye chemicals [105]

Cleaner production in leather reduces water consumption [106]

Pakistan’s leather sector includes initiatives for common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) in tannery clusters [107]

Pakistan has implemented CETP concepts in the Kasur tannery cluster [108]

Pakistan’s industrial water availability constraints affect tanning operations [109]

Pakistan’s tanning process requires substantial water for washing and dyeing [110]

Pakistan’s leather industry uses dyes and finishing chemicals that require treatment prior to discharge [111]

Pakistan’s leather industry uses mechanical processes (splitting, shaving) that generate solid waste [112]

Pakistan’s leather workers face occupational hazards without adequate safety training [113]

Pakistan’s environmental regulations under the Pakistan Environmental Protection Act require compliance for industrial effluent [114]

Pakistan environmental regulations set effluent discharge standards that tannery operators must meet [115]

Pakistan’s cleaner production in leather addresses reduction in pollution loads such as BOD and COD [116]

Pakistan’s leather industry water use can be reduced through process optimization and cleaner technologies [117]

Pakistan’s solid waste from leather processing can be reduced or valorized through improved practices [118]

Pakistan’s government/industry reports highlight need for upgraded wastewater treatment and cleaner production technologies [119]

Cleaner production programs target reducing water, chemical and energy consumption per unit of leather [120]

In Pakistan, cattle hide and skin supply is a primary input for the leather industry [121]

Pakistan is among countries with significant livestock populations supporting hide/skin supply [122]

Pakistan hides and skins are sourced from both slaughtered livestock and seasonal supply cycles [123]

Pakistan’s import of chemicals used in tanning affects production costs [124]

Pakistan’s leather sector is affected by volatility in rawhide supply and pricing around Eid/ritual slaughter periods [125]

Average hide curing and handling affects tanning input quality [126]

Pakistan’s hide curing methods include salting and other preservation before tanning [127]

Chrome tanning uses basic chromium sulfate in many tanneries [128]

The leather and footwear sector relies on chemical imports for tanning and finishing [129]

Pakistan’s tanning requires salt and other curing chemicals [130]

Pakistan’s livestock slaughter rates drive hide supply [131]

Pakistan’s annual hides/skins availability supports leather tanning capacity [132]

Pakistan’s domestic hide/skin production is a key factor for export competitiveness [133]

Pakistan’s tanneries often use vegetable/alternative tanning methods alongside chrome tanning [134]

Pakistan’s leather sector is connected to livestock/agriculture value chains [135]

Pakistan’s leather sector employs a large labor force across tanneries, glove/garment manufacturing and footwear [136]

The leather industry in Pakistan is a significant employment generator in Punjab and other industrial regions [137]

Pakistan’s leather sector also includes subcontracting and informal labor segments [138]

Pakistan’s leather industry includes subcontracting for glove/garment production to small workshops [139]

Pakistan’s leather manufacturing provides livelihoods for skilled and semi-skilled workers [140]

Pakistan’s leather sector workforce includes women in some processing/finishing roles [141]

Pakistan’s leather industry creates jobs in cutting, sewing, finishing and quality inspection [142]

Pakistan’s leather industry contributes to informal employment segments [143]

1,040,900 hectares of agricultural land were classified as pasture (Punjab) in 2020 [144]