Trade fair in Mexico generates US$ 7.4 million in projected business for Brazilian Leather
Trade fair in Mexico generates US$ 7.4 million in projected business for Brazilian Leather
Fairs & Events
October 27th, 2026
The ANPIC trade fair, held just a few days ago in León, Mexico, reflects in its results the positive trend in Brazilian leather exports to the Mexican market. Combining business deals closed during the event and those projected for the next 12 months, the total exceeded US$ 7.4 million for Brazilian exhibitors, an increase of 10.2% compared to the 2025 edition. Brazil's participation in the event was supported by Brazilian Leather, a project developed through a partnership between the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil).
The Brazilian companies exhibiting at ANPIC with the support of Brazilian Leather were Couros Bom Retiro, Cortume Krumenauer, Couro e Arte, Curtume Partner, OCM Best Brasil, and Pacific Leather. Together, they established 202 business contacts with new and existing importers, compared to 166 during the same edition of ANPIC last year.
According to Rogério Cunha, Trade Intelligence Manager at CICB, these figures reflect both the positive momentum of Mexico's leather market — a major supplier to the United States — and the growing importance of the trade fair itself. "ANPIC continues to grow in terms of visitors and exhibitors with each edition, as Mexican manufacturing becomes increasingly relevant to its North American neighbours in sectors such as footwear, automotive, and furniture. This is a market that Brazil should pay close attention to, as Mexico already ranks fifth among the main destinations for Brazilian leather exports," he explains.
The Brazilian companies exhibiting at ANPIC with the support of Brazilian Leather were Couros Bom Retiro, Cortume Krumenauer, Couro e Arte, Curtume Partner, OCM Best Brasil, and Pacific Leather. Together, they established 202 business contacts with new and existing importers, compared to 166 during the same edition of ANPIC last year.
According to Rogério Cunha, Trade Intelligence Manager at CICB, these figures reflect both the positive momentum of Mexico's leather market — a major supplier to the United States — and the growing importance of the trade fair itself. "ANPIC continues to grow in terms of visitors and exhibitors with each edition, as Mexican manufacturing becomes increasingly relevant to its North American neighbours in sectors such as footwear, automotive, and furniture. This is a market that Brazil should pay close attention to, as Mexico already ranks fifth among the main destinations for Brazilian leather exports," he explains.
About Brazilian Leather
Brazilian Leather is a sectoral project aimed at promoting Brazilian leather internationally, carried out by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The project adopts several strategies to strengthen the presence of Brazilian leather in international markets. These include encouraging tanneries to participate in the world's leading industry trade fairs and organising 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 attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve these goals, ApexBrasil carries out a wide range of trade promotion activities designed to boost exports and enhance the international recognition of Brazilian products and services. These include exploratory and trade missions, business matchmaking events, support for Brazilian companies participating in major international trade fairs, and visits by foreign buyers and opinion leaders to learn about Brazil's production capabilities, among other business platforms aimed at strengthening the Brazil brand. The Agency also works in coordination with public and private stakeholders to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors that contribute to improving the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country as a whole.
About CICB
The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) is the organisation representing leather-producing companies in Brazil. Since its foundation in 1957, CICB has worked to promote the growth, development, strengthening, and unity of the industry.
Sustainability is the guiding principle of the organisation, shaping its activities in technology projects and professional training, dialogue with government bodies, and engagement with public authorities on industry-related issues.
CICB also works in leather trade promotion and advocacy, reputation building and image promotion, technical and design development, research, and market intelligence. In addition, the organisation provides institutional representation, fosters connections and dialogue throughout the leather supply chain, and coordinates working groups on Traceability and Communication with member companies across Brazil.
