In Hong Kong, 31 exhibitors from Brazil’s leather industry will attend APLF Leather

APLF Leather is the world’s leading leather trade fair. Held in Hong Kong, its next edition will take place from March 12 to 14, featuring 31 individual exhibitors from Brazil’s tanning industry. The Brazilian participation is supported by the Brazilian Leather project, carried out through a partnership between the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) and ApexBrasil – the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency.

The fair is regarded as a global barometer for the leather sector, anticipating trends and market outlooks throughout the year. APLF brings together all leather-demanding segments, with special emphasis on importers from Hong Kong and mainland China, which together are the main buyers of Brazilian leather, accounting for more than one third of Brazil’s total exports. “In addition, the event attracts key professionals from other major leather industry hubs, such as the United States, the second-largest destination for Brazilian leather in 2025 (even amid changes in bilateral trade), and Europe, with emphasis on Italy, which alone imported more than 10% of Brazilian leather last year,” highlights Rogério Cunha, Trade Intelligence Manager at CICB, who will be in Hong Kong taking part in commercial and institutional activities on behalf of the sector.

According to Letícia Luft, Manager of the Brazilian Leather project, APLF will also feature collective pavilions from other relevant countries, including Italy, France, Australia, and Turkey. “This is an event that concentrates the global strength of the leather industry, which is why we invest heavily in promoting business opportunities and strengthening the image of Brazilian leather,” she says. Throughout the three days of the fair, Brazil will be broadly represented through the Brazilian Leather project stand, showcasing institutional materials and the traditional Preview do Couro (Leather Preview) exhibition, featuring hides specially developed by a range of Brazilian tanneries (both APLF exhibitors and non-exhibitors). This initiative enhances Brazil’s visibility in Hong Kong and is expected to generate consistent results throughout 2026.

Brazilian companies participating in APLF Leather 2026

(with support from Brazilian Leather) and their locations:

• A. Buhler – 1B-B04

• Alpha Leather – 1B-C29

• America Leather – 1B-C24

• BF Logistics 1B-B26

• Euro-América – 1B-D25

• Classic e Union Leather – 1B-D31

• Coming – 1B-B02

• Curtume Krumenauer – 1B-B12

• Couro & Arte – 1B-C32

• Couros Bom Retiro (CBR) – 1B-C07

• Curtume A.P. Müller – 1B-C06

• Curtume Bannach – 1B-B14

• Curtume Nimo – 1B-D27

• Curtume Sulino – 1B-C28

• Durlicouros – 1B-C01

• Forma Exportação de Couros – 1B-C05

• Fuga Couros – 1B-C11

• Gobba Leather – 1B-C22

• Grupo Minuano – 1B-C17

• Hason – 1B-B18

• Hop Ying – 1B-C15

• JBS Couros - IB-F02

• Liderkoll – 1B-D21

• Luiz Fuga – 1B-C02

• Minerva Leather – 1B-B22

• OCM Best Brasil – 1B-B08

• Pacific e Partner – 1B-C31

• Química Carioca – 1B-D28

• Starcouros – 1B-C33

• Wellour – 1B-D23

• Brazilian Leather (Institutional Stand) – 1B-C36

About Brazilian Leather

The Brazilian Leather project is a sectoral initiative for the internationalization of Brazilian leather, led by theCentre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with ApexBrasil. The project adopts several strategies to consolidate Brazilian leather in foreign markets, including support for tanneries’ participation in major international trade fairs and business missions aimed at 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 into strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve these goals, ApexBrasil carries out a wide range of trade promotion activities, including business and prospecting missions, matchmaking rounds, support for Brazilian companies at major international trade fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and opinion leaders to Brazil. The Agency also works in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into strategic sectors that enhance the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country as a whole.

About CICB

Founded in 1957, the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) represents companies that produce leather in Brazil. Since its inception, CICB has focused on the growth, qualification, strengthening, and unity of the sector. Sustainability is the organization’s guiding principle, underpinning its work in technology and professional training projects, dialogue with government authorities, trade promotion, advocacy, reputation and image building, technical and design qualification, and market intelligence. CICB also carries out institutional representation, connects with the entire production chain, and coordinates working groups on Traceability and Communication with members across the country.