leather

Egypt's exports of leather products go up by 47.2% in 2 months

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 03:39 GMT

Head of the Leather Export Council of Egypt Mahmod Serg said in a statement on Thursday that the sector's exports witnessed some 40.3 percent increase in February to reach $6.5 million, against $4.6 million for the same month in 2021.

Italian agency for development offers €3M to develop Egypt's leather, marble, furniture sectors

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 - 03:25 GMT

A cooperation protocol is being prepared to be signed between the AICS and the technological centers at the Egyptian Trade and Industry Ministry to help transfer the developed Italian expertise and industrial technologies to Egypt.

Leather exports decline in 8 months due to global demand

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 01:46 GMT

The decline in exports was also a result of the decline in the quality of leather in Egypt due to the lack of sponsorship of livestock in Egypt, which caused a negative impact on exports despite the rise in production in rubiky.

EU supports Egypt's leather industry

Sun, 03 Jun 2018 - 02:35 GMT

Titled "SwitchMed", the EU initiative aims at making leather industry in Egypt more resource efficient, profitable and clean.

Business News Wrap-up

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 - 05:06 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day.

First phase of Robeky leather city completed

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 - 03:31 GMT

The government announced on Sunday that the first phase of Al-Robeky city for leather tanneries is complete, with a big number of entities starting production.

Business News Wrap-up

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 04:54 GMT

A wrap-up of the most prominent business news of the day

First phase of Robeky city to be fully operational in February

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 - 01:02 GMT

The city has now 25 operating factories that cover all activities of leather tannery, with another 25 new factories to be added to production soon.

Fall flowers, winter furs and cool leather

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Floral print is the trend that keeps on coming back no matter the year or the season.

Gucci boycotts fur

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 - 12:49 GMT

Gucci will stop producing fur products starting with their Spring 2018 collection. They will join the Fur Free Alliance, an organization that aims to end the fur trade.

Industry Ministry launches second phase of Al-Robeky project

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 - 09:27 GMT

The second phase is spread over 85,000 square meters, representing 30 percent of the project’s area.

Kabil, Mahlab visit leather city in Robiki

Sat, 05 Aug 2017 - 05:13 GMT

During their visit, they inspected some pilot production lines, tannery and some services facilities.

Brands That use animals for their products

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 - 09:02 GMT

Animals are victim to people especially when it comes to high fashion. Take a look at these designer brands that use animal goods.

Italian delegation to visit leather center in Egypt

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 - 08:24 GMT

The visit comes after signing a protocol of cooperation between the leather industry center and the Italian Business Associations Union.

Leather prices to fall after 40% jump: manufacturer

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 - 11:48 GMT

Prices of leather products are expected to decline following a recent decision to control product exports.

New decree issued to control leather exports

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 - 04:00 GMT

In efforts to regulate the leather export market, Minister of Industry and Foreign Trade Tarek Kabil issued a new decree Sunday to tighten product examination.

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