The Development History of Artificial Leather

The leather industry covers the main industries of leather making, shoemaking, leather clothing, leather goods, fur and its products, as well as supporting industries such as leather chemicals, leather hardware, leather machinery, and accessories. The characteristics of high correlation between upstream and downstream, relying on market pull, evergreen products, and integrating foreign exchange earnings, wealth creation, and employment.
The Chinese leather industry, after adjusting and optimizing its structure, has initially formed a group of specialized leather production regions and specialized markets with clear division of labor, prominent characteristics, and playing a crucial role in driving the local economy. Their formation laid the foundation for the development of China's leather industry.
In an increasingly competitive market environment, it is not easy for the Chinese leather industry to achieve such results, which also proves the vitality and strength of the Chinese leather industry. The market potential of leather and its products is great. The total global demand for leather is about 100 million square meters, equivalent to the production of 300 million pieces of cowhide (standard leather). China's leather production is equivalent to nearly 70 million pieces of standard leather, accounting for about 23.33% of the global leather production. However, Chinese leather shoe and related industry enterprises should also recognize that in the 21st century, we also have shortcomings in many aspects. Although China is a major leather producing country in the world, it is not a leather powerhouse, and it is still in a weak position in terms of quality and value. It needs to be honed and improved in this market environment.