Leather goods

80% of leather goods and footwear exports going to just 10 countries

Bangladesh's export earnings from leather goods and footwear are concentrated in 10 countries, with these markets buying roughly 80 percent of the total shipments from the nation in the fiscal year 2022-23.

'Buyers want deliveries in hours, we are taking weeks'

Global buyers for leather goods and footwear now want their orders delivered faster than before, requiring local manufacturers to respond promptly. And this calls for easing customs procedures and ensuring faster clearance of goods to facilitate export growth, according to market players..

LEATHER GOODS, FOOTWEAR / Bangladesh emerging as a sourcing hub

Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a dependable source of leather goods and footwear for many foreign buyers owing to low prices and good quality, according to industry people.

Leather footwear, goods’ show to begin in Dhaka on Oct 12

The Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leather goods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS) will be of three days

Leather and footwear export fall

The exports of leather footwear from Bangladesh declined 4.28 per cent year-on-year in July-May of the ongoing financial year owing to lower orders from Europe, the main market, official figures showed. 

Leather exporters stare at grim prospects in 2023

Growth in leather footwear exports from Bangladesh was unsatisfactory in the first seven months of the current financial year as the economic fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war has been weighing down shipments since September, according to industry people. 

Gootipa launches its first showroom in Dhanmondi

On Friday, 1 July, 2022 local leather-brand, Gootipa launched its first showroom at Saptak Square, Rd 27 Dhanmondi. Gootipa, one of the exclusive leather-product brands of Bangladesh, started its journey online back in 2016. After gaining huge confidence amongst its buyers, this is the first time the brand has ventured on an offline journey, especially after taking into consideration the enthusiasm and the growing demand of online shoppers.

How to care for leather bags

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.

Export fetches $3.32 billion in May

Exports grew by 9.01 percent year-on-year to $3.32 billion in May riding on the higher shipment of garment items, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reveals.

July 3, 2022
July 3, 2022

Gootipa launches its first showroom in Dhanmondi

On Friday, 1 July, 2022 local leather-brand, Gootipa launched its first showroom at Saptak Square, Rd 27 Dhanmondi. Gootipa, one of the exclusive leather-product brands of Bangladesh, started its journey online back in 2016. After gaining huge confidence amongst its buyers, this is the first time the brand has ventured on an offline journey, especially after taking into consideration the enthusiasm and the growing demand of online shoppers.

August 18, 2021
August 18, 2021

How to care for leather bags

Leather offers character through their textures, colours and are often an indication of luxury. That being said, if you are willing to spend a little more for a leather bag then chances are it’s a special piece and you should care for it accordingly.

June 5, 2018
June 5, 2018

Export fetches $3.32 billion in May

Exports grew by 9.01 percent year-on-year to $3.32 billion in May riding on the higher shipment of garment items, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reveals.

December 6, 2015
December 6, 2015

Nov export earnings see 13.73pc growth

Country's export earnings register a healthy growth of 13.73 percent totaling $2,749.34 million in this November against $2,417.43 million fetched during the corresponding period last year.