Under the initiative of the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade and with the support of the Uzcharmsanoat Association, Uzbekistan’s delegation took part in the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE-2025) in Shanghai, successfully attracting the attention of international partners.

The renowned Hong Kong children’s footwear brand Dr. Kong will now source leather from Uzbekistan for its products. This agreement paves the way for Uzbek leather to enter the global children’s footwear market. It should be noted that Dr. Kong is recognized as the number one producer of children’s shoes in Asia.

In addition, China’s Zhenchang Piye Ltd., a men’s footwear manufacturer, also reached an agreement with Hamkor Nur Savdo. As a result, Uzbek leather will simultaneously be used in two major segments — children’s and men’s footwear production.

MM Goodwill LLC reached preliminary agreements with Turkey’s Tesa Deri to export a wide range of leather and gelatin products. Meanwhile, MMM Amin Bio held talks with Italy’s Goodwill Srl, during which the parties discussed opportunities to produce and export ready-made gelatin products to the European market, exchanging product samples.

DSM International met with Germany’s famous footwear producer Rieker Entwicklungs GmbH. Rieker proposed including DSM’s products in its supply chain. This means Uzbek leather could soon be used in the production of Europe’s well-known Rieker footwear.

Another key focus of negotiations was India. The multinational giant Tata International Limited, which supplies products to more than 35 countries, expressed interest in importing Uzbek leather. Tata is already a partner of global giants such as Zara, H&M, and Armani.

Moreover, India’s KF Exports also showed interest in concluding contracts with DSM International, highlighting the potential of Uzbek leather products.

For Uzbekistan, ACLE-2025 is more than just an exhibition. It is an open dialogue with world-renowned brands, new projects, innovative cooperation, and a bold step into the global market. Today, companies like Dr. Kong, Rieker, and Tata are integrating Uzbek leather into their supply chains. This marks not only the growth of exports but also the firm establishment of our national brands on the global map.