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The reporter recently learned from the "Third Executive Council of the 9th China Leather Association and the 2023 National Leather Industry Association Work Conference" held in Enshi, Hubei that import and export data shows that in 2022, the sales revenue of key enterprises in China's leather industry continued to maintain at a level of over trillion yuan, and the export value exceeded the 100 billion dollar mark for the first time. Experts attending the meeting predict that in three to five years, consumers' awareness and consumption environment of leather products will be greatly improved. According to Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation, the theme of this meeting is "Exploring New Energy and Advancing a New Journey". The conference aims to deeply implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the National Two Sessions, promote the acceleration of structural adjustment, transformation and upgrading of the leather industry, and high-quality development. It focuses on discussing the key work of industry associations and chambers of commerce in 2023, exchanging information on the economic operation of various local industries, and exploring new driving forces for industry development.

According to the China Leather Association, in recent years, despite facing many challenges in economic development both domestically and internationally, China's leather industry has fully demonstrated its characteristics and advantages of resilience and strong risk resistance. The adjustment of industrial structure and improvement of quality and efficiency have achieved results, and innovative development has continuously improved the industry's competitiveness, further consolidating its position as a major leather country in the world. In 2022, the sales revenue of key enterprises in China's leather industry will continue to maintain at a level of over one trillion yuan, and the export volume will surpass the threshold of one hundred billion US dollars for the first time; The production of major products such as footwear, light leather, leather clothing, fur clothing, and luggage continues to maintain the world's first place. Made in China and the Chinese supply chain have become stabilizers, boosters, and boosters for the development of the global leather industry, contributing China's efforts to the sustainable development of the world leather industry. Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

Chen Zhanguang, Vice Chairman of the China Leather Association, introduced that the overall economic operation of China's leather industry was stable and achieved good results in 2022. In 2023, the development situation faced by the industry remains complex, and the pressure on enterprise production and operation is relatively prominent. The industry still faces challenges in achieving stable operation. From a domestic perspective, although the epidemic has basically ended and production and life have returned to normal, the impact of the epidemic on people's consumption psychology and behavior still exists, and it will take some time for the domestic market to fully recover. From an international perspective, inflation is still high in major economies such as the United States and Europe, and consumers' willingness to purchase is not strong; The sustained monetary tightening policy will inevitably drag down one's own economic recovery and increase the risk of economic recession; At the same time, global geopolitical risks continue to pose significant pressure on global economic recovery.

Next, with the further implementation of the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference and the decisions involved in the Report on the Work of the Government, policy effects will continue to emerge and the driving force of economic development will continue to increase. The leather industry in China has a complete industrial chain and strong development resilience, and the integration of technology and industry is constantly accelerating. In the future, the leather industry should actively adapt to changes, focus on the industrial development positioning of "technology, fashion, and green", drive development with innovation, vigorously implement the "three products" strategy of the consumer goods industry, strengthen design and brand creation work, strive to improve the level of intelligent and green manufacturing, continuously improve industrial competitiveness, and effectively promote high-quality development of the industry. Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

According to Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation, in addition to industry and enterprise activities, consumers' awareness of leather consumption in the end market is still very limited. It is reported that the China Leather Association has also issued a call to lead enterprises and organizations in the entire industry to guide and create a new consumption trend. Zhang Yan, Secretary General of the China Leather Association, introduced that the association is planning and launching a series of activities. With the active participation and support of a large number of leather professionals, we believe that in three to five years, consumers' understanding and consumption environment of leather products will be greatly improved, "said Zhang Yan.