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Kanpur Leather City of India

Kanpur is found on the banks of the Holy River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh and is known all over the world as the Leather city of India and hotbed of the leather manufacturing industry of the country. It is ranked among the top destinations in the country to produce and export leather although it was setup by the British colonial people as an industry hub many years ago. It is a city known all over the world with its high grade-quality leather products, footwear, leather garments and accessories which cater to customers on the world markets. The B2B buyers and sellers are able to gain access to high-quality products made out of leather through highly-skilled craftsmanship and maintained superiority in quality. Kanpur has been a major hub in the production of handicrafted leather products and high volume footwear manufacturing and finished leather materials enabling wholesalers, exporters and retailers to find consistency in quality at a competitive price.

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Introduction to Kanpur as the Leading Hub for Leather Excellence

Kanpur has developed its leather industry into a modern manufacturing industry built on age-old leather working and tanning skills in conjunction with modern industrial processes. The city preserves its traditions in terms of skilled leatherwork as well as providing the possibility of scale, when it comes to large production facilities. Kanpur has acquired a strong export network and the export base weaves across the USA and Germany, UK, and Italy among other global destinations to patronise leather and leather products manufactured in this region.

Types of Leather Products in Kanpur

The city of Kanpur, the leather manufacturing capital of India has been a booming factory of different types of leather as well as leather products. Kanpur can be the national sourcing destination to the buyers and sellers of B2B who need quality leather goods and materials.

Finished Leather & Hides

High quality finished leather such as cow hide, buffalo hide, goat skin and sheep skin tanned using advanced methodology. Such materials are raw materials to other companies manufacturing leather products in the world.

Leather Footwear

Extensive line of leather footwear including formal footwear, casual footwear, boots, sandals and specialized footwear-biased towards men, women and children. The feet industry in Kanpur fuses olden day skill with new age design sensibilities.

Leather Garments & Apparel

Quality leather jackets, coats, pants, skirts and fashion accessories. The quality of tailoring and finishing of these products has been expressive of skill associated with ability to meet international standards of quality.

Leather Goods and Accessories

Variety of leather accessories such as bags, wallets, belts, purses, briefcases, travel goods and accessory items. These products are functional and at the same time aesthetically appealing both in the home and export markets.

Industrial Technical Leather

Niche leather manufacturing for industrial use such as: saddle making, harness manufacturing, machinery belts and technical components of leather automotive and manufacturing.

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Leather Industry Market Size and Growth Forecast

The leather sector is recording a constant rise in growth as the world needs more leather products, footwear, and fashion accessories. Leather & Related Products market in India is expected to continue their growth by 3.47% (2025-2029) to reach a market volume of US$2.9bn in 2029. The leather apparel market is expected to rise within the forecast period of 2025-2034 with a CAGR of 20%. In volumes, India output 1.8 billion units in 2017 and is expected to output about 3 billion units by the year 2024 at a rate of over 10%. The exports of Kanpur stood at the level of Rs 10,401 crore (Rs 8,991 crore last year), indicating the large role played by the city to the performance of export of leather in India. Kanpur city adds more than 20 per cent of the export of the whole leather and leather goods in India. The global leather market is also growing with more demand being experienced in the fashion, automotive, furniture and industrial industries hence Kanpur will serve as one of the main players in the supply of international demands.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain of Leather in Kanpur

The structure of the leather manufacturing complex at Kanpur can be considered the overall combining of the ancient methods of leather processing with the contemporary solution. It has tanneries, leather processing units, footwear manufacturers, garment production facilities, which all comprise a full circle of value addition beginning with the raw materials in the city. Raw hide and skin are taken as raw materials that come through livestock in the north of the Indians and then they were processed through different tanning procedures such as; the chrome tanning, vegetable tanning and the latest modern tanning processes that are environmentally sound. Qualified artisans and technicians utilize superior processing of leather to dye and finish and improve the quality.

Raw Silk

selection and preparation of the raw materials

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Weaving Process

tanning and drying tasks

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Finishing Process

coloration and finishing tasks

The manufacturing process has many phases: selection and preparation of the raw materials, tanning and drying tasks, coloration and finishing tasks, shaping of the products, handwork, precision in combining different products, and thorough inspection and tests. The supply chain consists of the domestic producers and processors, national and international B2B buyers through founded trade networks. Good logistics network can ensure the goods reach the fashion multinational companies, shoe store, distributor of leather goods, and international companies in a timely manner. Leather industry Kanpur has had solid connections with its raw material producers, the artisans and trade globally. The supply chain consists of the domestic producers and processors, national and international B2B buyers through founded trade networks. Good logistics network can ensure the goods reach the fashion multinational companies, shoe store, distributor of leather goods, and international companies in a timely manner. Leather industry Kanpur has had solid connections with its raw material producers, the artisans and trade globally.
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Leather Manufacturing Clusters in Kanpur

The leather industry in Kanpur is already structured with specialised manufacturing groupings that make production and supply chain management highly proficient to both buyers and sellers. v

Cluster One

Jajmau Industrial Area

Major deployment centre of primary leather processing and tanning industry having modern tannery, finishing and quality control units catering to both the domestic and the international markets

Cluster Second

Fazalganj Leather Complex

Exclusive leather work making and footwear production as well as garment assembly with inbuilt supply chain operation.

Cluster Third

Panki Industrial Zone

New plants with specialized leather production facilities dedicated to such varieties of leather which are manufactures through new technology and are export oriented.

Cluster Third

Leather Cooperative Societies

Organised groups of the small and the medium-scale manufacturers benefiting through common facilities and raw material sourcing as well as marketing assistance.

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Regional Advantages of Kanpur

Kanpur has a favorable geographic position, which benefits the leather trade and industrial environment enormously. Its location in the mid most portion of Uttar Pradesh, good connection to major highways, rail networks and close-proximity to the Delhi NCR region, means the city has lower costs of transportation and efficient transport networks. The fact that the city has well developed industrial base and is close to supply of raw material source of hides and skins provides price/cost advantage and quality assured supply of hide and skin. Besides, Kanpur has produced a pool of skilled labor that has been honing their generations with knowledge of the leather processing, tanning, crafts and quality control processes. The availability of supporting industries such as chemicals in tanning, machinery suppliers, and packaging materials in the region makes operation costs cheaper in the region and increases efficiency in the production process. Such geographical strengths mean shorter turnaround times and economic prices for all domestic and international B2B consumers. This manufacturing centre provides the much needed complete facilities to manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, exporters and suppliers in the leather and related sector.

Why Kanpur is Important for B2B Sellers & Buyers?

Kanpur continues to be the B2B buyer of choice when it comes to high quality leather products at fair price points. It boasts a history of over one hundred years of tradition in leather processing and manufacturing, and there is no match to the expertise, manufacturing set up and authenticity of leather products made in the city. Due to favorable trade networks, significant capacity in terms of production and the possibilities to showcase products at major national and international trade exhibitions, the city is extremely beneficial to B2B sellers. Kanpur has become an ideal B2B environment where buyers, processors, manufacturers and traders are able to burn stable and profitable relationships within business.

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Other Prominent Industries in Kanpur

Other than being in the leather industry, Kanpur is known to have several other flourishing industries:

Leather Industry Challenges and Future Prospects

Challenges and Future Prospects

Some of the threats affecting the leather industry include the rising environmental regulations covering the tanning activities, emerging rivalry against alternatives that are made of synthetic materials, and the necessity of sustainable production. Increasing cost of raw materials, development of skills of labor and adherence to international standards of environment also influence the growth of the industry. But things look good in the future. The market of authentic leather products does not cease to expand due to the fashion tendencies, preferences of high-value products, and application in an industrial environment. Deployment of government policies on behalf of traditional industries, technical development of environmentally-neutral processing systems, and the further growth of online stores and related markets are providing new directions of development and market expansion.

Trade Fairs Events

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Pune's 1st Fire, Safety & Security Expo 2026 (PFSS)

Thu, 07 May, 2026 - Sat, 09 May, 2026

Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026)

Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026)

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

FOOTWEAR INDIA EXPO 2026

FOOTWEAR INDIA EXPO 2026

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

INTERNATIONAL CAFE AND BEVERAGE SHOW (ICBS) 2026

INTERNATIONAL CAFE AND BEVERAGE SHOW (ICBS) 2026

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Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

SVUM 2026 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW

SVUM 2026 INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW

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GrainEx India 2026

GrainEx India 2026

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Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 - Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

FAQs

What is Kanpur called the Leather City of India?

Kanpur is also referred to as the Leather City of India because it is the center of Leather industry in the country. The city adds more than 20 percent to the total Indian export of leather and leather goods, with scores of tanneries, leather processing plants and manufacturing plants with qualified craftsmen who know something about the conventional techniques of processing leather and contemporary processes of manufacturing goods.

What kinds of leather products are produced at Kanpur?

Leather used in several leather crafts such as shoes, belts, purses, slippers, garments, saddles are produced in Kanpur. The city does as well manufacture finished leather material, leather accessories, industrial leather products as well as specialist leather products to both local and overseas market.

Where do B2B buyers get to Party leathers, which are made in Kanpur?

B2B purchasers have the option to source 100 percent genuine Kanpur leather products via legal manufacturing hubs, state-approved leather processors, registered export firms, and licensee co-sellers among others. Several well-established manufacturers and exporters also use digital platforms and export all over the world to find international demand.

Why the Kanpur leather is unique in international lease market?

Kanpur leather is a favorite in the international market because of the quality processing methods, craftsmanship, competitive pricing and the reliable supply channels. The products manufactured here are sold to different countries including some US and European countries making this city to have earned a reputation of high quality and uniformity.

What are the modern market trends in milkyLeather industry is adapting to it in Kanpur?

Adaptations on the industry are witnessed through technological upgrading in its method of processing, adopting environment-friendly tanning processes and sustainable production, and digitalizing their marketing and sales channels. In addition, a number of manufacturers are expanding into different product lines and testing online distribution channels to extend the range of markets they serve without sacrificing legacy quality attributes.