Brazilian tanneries participate in Lineapelle NY: see which companies are involved

The United States will be the first international destination for Brazilian leather at trade fairs in 2026. On January 28 and 29, twelve Brazilian tanneries will showcase their leathers at Lineapelle New York, with the support of the Brazilian Leather project — a partnership between the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).

This is a highly selective trade fair: only 89 exhibitors participate in total, as companies are carefully curated and selected. As a result, Brazilian exhibitors account for nearly 14% of the entire show. Although small in number of booths, Lineapelle New York is already the largest fair supported by Brazilian Leather outside Asia and one of the most relevant leather fairs in the world. “The audience at this event is very focused: the world’s leading leather-using brands have offices in New York, and professionals from these companies are always present at Lineapelle New York,” highlights Letícia Luft, Manager of Brazilian Leather project.

The United States is the second most important destination for Brazilian leather exports, behind only China and Hong Kong, with a predominant share (over 90%) of finished leather (with high added value). This position was maintained throughout 2025 and at the close of the year, despite the additional tariffs faced by importers and exporters in the second half of the year. Even with the country retaining its runner-up position, sales showed a downward trend during the period — alongside an intense effort by CICB to reverse the leather surcharge, a task that continues into 2026.

Brazilian tanneries exhibiting at Lineapelle New York with the support of Brazilian Leather:

• A. Bühler

• Bolzano Brasil

• Couro e Arte

• Courovale

• Curtume Rusan

• Fuga Couros

• Indústria de Peles Minuano

• Mucca Pelli Leather Group

• Natur Leather

• Nova Kaeru

• OCM Best Brasil

• Polar Couros

About Brazilian Leather

Brazilian Leather is a sectoral project aimed at the internationalization of Brazilian leather, led by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). The project adopts several strategies to consolidate Brazilian leather in international markets, including encouraging tanneries’ participation in major global trade fairs and organizing business missions focused on strengthening relationships between Brazilian suppliers and international buyers.
More information: www.brazilianleather.com.br

About ApexBrasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and to attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve these goals, ApexBrasil carries out a wide range of trade promotion activities, such as business and trade missions, matchmaking events, support for Brazilian companies at major international trade fairs, and hosting foreign buyers and opinion leaders to experience Brazil’s productive structure. The Agency also works in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors that enhance the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.

About CICB

The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) represents companies that produce leather in Brazil. Founded in 1957, CICB has consistently worked toward the growth, qualification, strengthening, and unity of the sector. Sustainability is the organization’s guiding principle, underpinning its activities in technology projects, professional training, dialogue with government authorities, commercial promotion of leather, advocacy, reputation and image building, technical and design qualification, and market intelligence. CICB also plays an institutional role by fostering dialogue across the production chain and organizing working groups — including Traceability and Communication — with member companies throughout the country.