Russia'S Ban On Export Of Raw Leather Or Italy Leather Industry

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"P" > Italy a href= "http://www.91se91.com/news/index_c.asp" > leather industry < /a > concerns that the industry will lose millions of euros due to the possible ban on export of animal skins by Russia.

Italy is the largest leather manufacturer in Europe as the country of origin of the internationally renowned handbag brand Prada and Gucci, but the raw materials used for processing the raw or semi-finished leather in the processing industry really come from the number of local farms in Italy less than 10%.

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"P >" according to UNIC of the tannery Association, Russia ranked fifth in Italy's list of a href= "http://www.91se91.com/news/index_c.asp" > /a > supplier countries.

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The media has also reported that the Russian Ministry of industry and trade announced on its website in February 6th that it would be possible to add the raw and semi-finished leather to the list of important products for domestic market demand, which means that it is likely to become a temporary restriction or an export ban product. P

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< p > foreign media can not contact Russia's < a href= "http://www.91se91.com/news/index_c.asp" > Ministry of industry and trade < /a > comment on this.

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In the P announcement, these products were added to the list because domestic demand far exceeded supply, giving priority to export restrictions.

Last year, the Russian Ministry of industry and trade announced a proposal to suspend exports of raw leather for 6 months, but it is not clear whether the proposal has been passed.

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< p > UNIC said the members were worried about the possible injunction. According to the calculation, a 6 month ban could cause Italy tannery to lose 115 million euros (about 159 million US dollars).

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Angelo Gerolimetto, general manager of a tannery in Vicenza, Italy, said that a Russian supplier told him that the export ban on Russian semi finished leather and wet blue skin is likely to start in May 1st.

"This is real trouble."

Gerolimetto said that his tannery now imports about 70% of the wet blue from its shell and sells it to customers, mainly footwear manufacturers from Europe and Asia.

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< p > "I am afraid that this situation may pressure raw material prices, and the price is very high."

Gerolimetto said he was worried that he might have to switch to low-quality raw leather for processing.

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In the process of Italy's hard economic recovery, P is considered a bright spot.

The National Fashion Association of Italy estimates that clothing, footwear and accessories can generate a total revenue of 62 billion 500 million euros for Italy in 2014.

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