The development history of artificial leather

The leather industry covers the main industries such as tanning, shoemaking, leather clothing, leather goods, fur and their products, as well as supporting industries such as leather chemicals, leather hardware, leather machinery, and accessories. The upstream and downstream are highly correlated, relying on market pull, and the products are evergreen, integrating foreign exchange earning, enriching people, and employment.

After adjusting and optimizing the structure of China's leather industry, a number of special leather production regions and specialized markets with clear division of labor, outstanding characteristics, and a pivotal role in stimulating the local economy have been formed throughout the country. Their formation laid the foundation for the development of China’s leather industry [.

In an increasingly competitive market environment, it is not easy for China's leather industry to achieve such results, which proves the vitality and strength of China's leather industry. The market potential of leather and its products is great. The total global leather demand is about 100 million square meters, which is equivalent to the output of 300 million cowhide (standard skins). China's leather output is equivalent to nearly 70 million standard skins, accounting for approximately 23.33% of global leather production. However, Chinese leather shoes and related industries should also face up to the fact that in the 21st century, we also have shortcomings in many aspects. Although China is a large leather producer in the world, it is not a leather powerhouse. It is still in terms of quality and value. Being in a weak position, it needs to be tempered and improved in this market environment.