Weekly Footwear & Leather News Roundup: Oct 11 – Oct 17, 2025
Welcome to this week’s footwear news 2025! Global events and innovations are highlighted, with a spotlight on Asia’s key developments, excluding new launches. Curated for industry pros and enthusiasts, these updates focus on trends shaping the leather and shoe sectors, featuring minimalist AI visuals.
Uzbekistan and Russia’s ALFA-BANK Explore New Horizons in Leather, Footwear Sector
Uzbekistan and Russia’s ALFA-BANK discuss collaboration on leather and footwear, aiming to enhance production and exports through joint ventures.
Bangladesh Leather Sector Eyes US Export Boost After Higher Tariffs on India, China
Bangladesh gains a tariff advantage with 20% vs China’s 30% and India’s 50%, boosting leather and footwear exports by 14.45% to $1.7B in FY25.
Global Footwear Trade: China Loses Ground, US Imports Rise in Value
Between January and August 2025, global exports decrease 2.0% in volume to 6.05 billion pairs and 8.8% in value to $28.9B, with China losing share while US imports grow in value.
State of U.S. Tariffs: October 17, 2025 Update
U.S. tariffs increase prices by 29% for leather products like shoes, with consumers facing short-term hikes amid broader trade policies.
Italian Leather Goods Exports Fell 7.5% to Over €4 Billion in First Five Months of 2025
Italian leather Goods exports decline due to economic pressures, prompting UNIC to advocate for recovery strategies in the €4B sector
Tannery Workers Strike for Better Wages
Workers in tanneries strike on October 16, demanding improved wages and conditions in the global leather supply chain
Asia Spotlight: Key Developments in Footwear News 2025
Asia’s footwear news 2025 reflects tariff challenges and festive trends—key updates from India, Vietnam, and China shape the global market.
India: Metro Brands Misses Q2 Profit on Soft Demand Pre-Tax Cuts
Urban slowdown drags Metro Brands’ earnings, with revenue up 11% to ₹6.51B but profit below estimates—rivals face similar hits
India: Mochi Launches ‘Lit Collection’ for Diwali—Festive Sparkle in Footwear
Mochi drops a limited-edition women’s line on Oct 7 (buzz peaks Oct 11-17), featuring crackling designs for Diwali—targets premiumization
Vietnam: Footwear Exports to US Plunge 27% in September on Tariffs
Shipments drop to $611M due to Trump tariffs—hardest hit sector, but overall exports edge down 1.5% to $13.7B.
China: Leather Exports Decline 7.5% in First Five Months
Exports reduce due to inflation and trade woes—UNIC initiatives push recovery, but sector eyes $3.4B market dip.
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