Belarus Will Reduce Imports Of Finished Leather

The leather industry is relatively backward, the technology is old, mainly produces leather raw materials, and the finished leather product's production capacity is insufficient, and is more dependent on imports.

In order to change this situation, Belarus has decided to carry out the modernization of leather industry and promote the production of local leather products.

In recent reports, President Lukashenka of Belarus said that during the visit of Minsk industrial leather association, Belarus will realize the modernization of leather industry within two years, and the number of leather industry companies will be reduced by half.

Lukashenka pointed out: "in the coming time, we will strive to modernize the leather industry in China and achieve this goal in 2016.

We will build a high level, competitive and well managed variety.

Technological enterprises. "

Now there are four representative enterprises in Belarus leather industry, including the Bruce oak leather factory, Grodno leather United Company, Minsk industrial leather United Company and "cobbler" company.

It is expected that the modernization of the leather industry is the result of the preservation of the two major entities - the Minsk industrial leather Union and the Bruce Bruce leather factory.

In the leather workers' conversation, Lukashenka said: "the first task before you is to make full use of the capacity of the existing production facilities, although some leftover materials can also be used for sale, but you should still rely on production and maximize the use of raw materials."

Alexander Lukashenka pointed out that in 2012, the head of state had discussed the prospect of leather industry in the country.

"We have many shortcomings: our enterprises are low productivity, old technology, and a large quantity of raw materials can only be used for export, and they do not have the ability to handle these raw materials.

What we need to solve urgently is what will people wear in the future? Is it made in China, made in Turkey, or made in China? "

"Fortunately, we insist on manufacturing in our own country.

This means that our raw materials will be processed into clothes, shoes and small stores that we need daily in our own enterprises.

President Lukashenka emphasized.

Alexander also said that the modernization of leather industry will not follow the modern way of wood processing industry, but it will fully realize modernization in 2016.

At that time, all leather raw materials should be processed in enterprises in Belarus to make leather finished products.

Lukashenka pointed out: "we should finish at least the processing of leather raw materials in our country. If possible, we should make full use of capacity and purchase raw materials in other countries to make leather products.

In addition, the Minsk industrial leather association will not be sold and will not be privatized.

Minsk industrial leather United Company is the largest and most technologically advanced leather manufacturer in Belarus. It has been engaged in leather processing in the Soviet Union and produced a series of leather products, including

Clothing, furniture accessories, garment accessories and so on.

The company has introduced 9 large equipment to speed up the modernization process.

It is estimated that modernization will make full use of the capacity of enterprises to meet 50% of domestic leather shoes demand.