Last updated: March 8, 2024
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The Leather industry in India accounts for around 13% of the world’s leather production
8.19%
Export Share of Finished Leather (2022-23)
5.42%
Export share of Non-Leather Footwear (2022-23)
4 mn+
People employed
45.2%
Export share of Leather Footwear (2022-23)
$5.26 Bn
Exports of leather, footwear and leather products in 2022-23
95%
Production units in the sector are Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) units
100%
FDI allowed under automatic route
3 bn
sq. ft. of overall leather manufacturing capacity
9%
Of the world's footwear production
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
011-23061222
Formulation and implementation of industrial policy and strategies for industrial development in conformity with the development needs and national objectives.
Central Leather Research Institute
044-24910897 / 24910846
CLRI, today, is a central hub in Indian leather sector with direct roles in education, research, training, testing, designing, forecasting, planning, social empowerment and leading in science and technology relating to leather.
Council for Leather Exports
+91- 44- 28594367
CLE is the single largest and apex trade promotion organisation of the strong and rapidly growing Indian leather & leather products industry.
Footwear Design and Development Institute
0120-4818400
To Develop Human Resources within the country by imparting appropriate knowledge and skills to promote the rapid growth of footwear and allied industry in the country.
National Institute of Fashion Technology
+91-11-26542000
NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country.
Central Footwear Training Institute
044-22501529
