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Uttar Pradesh charts support plan for leather exporters facing tariff headwinds
With the state accounting for nearly half of India's leather exports, authorities are reviewing industry challenges from raw material sourcing to logistics as global trade tensions mount.
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Uttar Pradesh is formulating a comprehensive support strategy to help its leather sector navigate mounting tariff pressures and geopolitical risks, particularly in West Asian markets. The move comes as the state grapples with the need to bolster its position as a dominant player in India's leather export landscape, commanding approximately 46 per cent of the country's shipments.
State officials are conducting a wide-ranging review of industry pain points that threaten the sector's competitiveness. The assessment spans critical operational challenges including raw material availability, workforce skill development, logistics infrastructure, and access to competitive financing—areas that industry stakeholders have flagged as essential to maintaining export momentum.
The leather sector, a significant employment generator and foreign exchange earner for Uttar Pradesh, faces a complex operating environment. Rising tariffs in key markets and supply chain disruptions tied to regional tensions have compounded existing structural challenges, prompting state authorities to intervene with targeted interventions.
The support package under consideration is expected to address both immediate concerns and longer-term competitiveness issues. Officials are engaging with industry representatives to prioritize measures that can cushion exporters against external shocks while improving operational efficiency across the value chain.