US, raw hides and wet blue export in first quarter -17%

U.S. leather export is struggling, mainly due to the difficult economic environment and the slowdown in consumption, now present worldwide. The LHCA-Leather and Hide Council of America released data on U.S. leather exports: -17% in the first quarter. -17% in the first quarter Exports of raw hides were down 9% in volume and 17% in…