Leather Industry: Turkey'S Exports To China Are Expected To Exceed US $100 Million.

"China International"

"(ACLE) was held in Shanghai in Turkey. As a" theme exhibitor ", Turkey took 50 Turkey leather enterprises to participate in the exhibition.

"Our cooperation with Shanghai is particularly important because we are convinced that Shanghai is the gateway to the Chinese market and we are well aware of the importance of establishing good relations with China," said LemiTolunay, chairman of the Istanbul leather and leather products exporters association (IDMIB) and the chairman of the Turkey leather Commission (TLC).

China International Leather Exhibition Turkey's gateway to China market

China International Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was held in Shanghai in 9.4-9.6. Turkey, as the "theme exhibitor", is exhibiting 50 Turkey leather enterprises.

"Our cooperation with Shanghai is particularly important because we are convinced that Shanghai is the gateway to the Chinese market and we are well aware of the importance of establishing good relations with China," said LemiTolunay, chairman of the Istanbul leather and leather products exporters association (IDMIB) and the chairman of the Turkey leather Commission (TLC).

ACLE2012 after 20 years of development, 80 thousand square meters exhibition area, more than 100 thousand professional spectators, more than 20 countries and regions exhibitors thousands of enterprises to participate in, covering leather, leather chemical industry and leather machinery industry enterprises and institutions, is a well deserved international leather industry heavyweight leather event, grow into brand promotion,

The best platform for innovation and display, wealth creation, resource sharing and international exchange is also the energy field of resource aggregation such as fashion, art, commerce, technology, creativity and so on.

Turkey is the theme exhibitor of this exhibition. 50 Turkey leather enterprises participated in the exhibition under the leadership of the association of exporters of leather and leather products of the Aegean Sea and the Turkey leather Committee, and launched a "Turkey wave" at the international leather exhibition, hoping to enhance the leather trade between Turkey and the far East.

China and Turkish leather industry are similar and interlinked.

The chairman of the Istanbul leather and leather products exporters association (IDMIB) and the chairman of the Turkey leather Committee (TLC), Mr. LemiTolunay, applaud Comrade Turkey's winning the "theme exhibitor", saying that it will open the door to the Chinese market.

Tolunay said that Turkey is one of the leading countries in leather industry and leather export.

He also added that the export volume of leather products in Turkey is

It now ranks second in the world, surpassing many of Europe's competitors.

Mr. Tolunay noted that eco-friendly production processes, outstanding quality of leather and elegant and exquisite product design have made a significant contribution to enhancing Turkey's leather export strength. He also stressed that Turkey leather brand could rank among the top leather manufacturers in the world in terms of technology, design and quality.

He added: "as the oldest art in the world, leather technology is the cradle of the ancient civilization of the world -- Anatolia represents the traditional heritage, which is derived from the history of its experience in the traditional leather processing field.

From this point of view, the leather industry in China and Turkey has amazing similarities. "

Turkey leather industry has a long history, leather quality is good, and China has strong productivity in shoemaking, so the two sides can conduct in-depth cooperation on this issue.

At present, the Turkey leather Committee of the two sides and China's Haining leather city have been cooperating in the exchange of learning, hoping that the future cooperation will be more diversified and achieve greater results.

2012 leather exports to China are expected to reach 100 billion yuan.

Tolunay mentioned that the leather industry in Turkey has created a total export volume of US $1 billion 440 million in 2011, while Turkey's goal is to ensure that the total export of leather will reach US $10 billion in 2023.

He said: "in order to achieve these goals, our cooperation with Shanghai is particularly important because we believe that Shanghai is the gateway to the Chinese market, and we are well aware of the importance of establishing good cooperative relations with China.

In fact, Turkey's total exports to China increased by 80%, indicating that we have made significant progress.

With the Hongkong market in China, the total export of leather to Turkey in the Far East has reached US $90 million.

As for this year's goal of China's exports, he hopes to increase about 10%, breaking the mark of 100 million dollars.

"The luxury consumption level in these areas is high, the threshold for access to the market is high, and it is difficult to get a firm foothold. It is waiting for the leather and leather products industry in Turkey to tap its market potential."

Speaking of future planning, Toluna said that Turkey's development in China is still not enough and there will be much room for growth in the future. The association will introduce China's market to Turkey enterprises, hoping to arouse their attention, which will be the focus of the association's future work.

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Design master BoraAksu brings installation works.

Turkey leather enterprises have displayed the most valuable professional skills and skills for hundreds of years at the China International Leather Exhibition, which is why many European leather producers are more attracted to Turkey leather.

Because of geographical advantages, Turkey has a better understanding of the trend of Europe, and has unique design and technology. It hopes to present these advanced ideas to Chinese enterprises.

The Turkey leather Committee exhibition hall has brought a great surprise to visitors, which is the installation works of BoraAksu, a famous designer in Turkey.

BoraAksu has won widespread praise in the international fashion industry for its design works, and has caused a sensation in the fashion week of many European countries. This work has also been successful in Shanghai, attracting many visitors to stop and admire.

Related links: Turkey leather Committee (TLC)

The Turkey leather Committee was established in 2005. Its purpose is to promote the promotion of Turkey leather brand in the domestic and international markets, increase market and export potential and promote the development of various projects.

The operation of TLC has been supported by many companies in the leather industry and coordinated by the Istanbul leather and leather products exporters association and the Aegean Sea leather and leather products exporters association.

TLC is mainly responsible for planning marketing activities to promote the export of leather and leather products in Turkey and the development of shoemaking industry. At the same time, we should open up the market, formulate promotional strategies, expand the share of the international market (mainly export markets), ensure that the image of Turkey leather brand is recognized globally, and plan long-term activities in product R & D, marketing, promotion and brand building.