India eyes Russian market for leather revival

CLE's 22-member delegation to visit Russia from December 8-10 for joint venture discussions

- UP State Bureau

India's leather industry is preparing to reopen major trade ties with Russia after a gap of nearly four decades.

Exporters from Uttar Pradesh, particularly Kanpur, say the recent 50 percent tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods has severely impacted their business. In 2024-25, the total exports from Uttar Pradesh stood at ₹1.86 lakh crore, of which 19 percent depended on the US market. The tariff disruption has pushed exporters to look for alternative destinations, and Russia has now shown strong interest.