West Bengal is a leading producer of leather goods in India, accounting for 55% of leather exports. The state specializes in handbags, wallets, belts and other leather products which have global demand. However, the industry faces challenges in infrastructure development and access to modern designs. The government aims to address these challenges through initiatives like upgrading existing leather complexes, developing new industrial parks for leather and footwear, and improving skills, technology and marketing support for leather businesses in the state.

1. SECTOR LEADERSHIP
PROJECT
SECTOR LEADERSHIP
PROJECT
LEATHER LEATHER
West Bengal is a leading state in the
country accounting for 55% of total
leather goods exported from India.
Finished products from the State are
unique and have a global appeal and
sizeable market. The State specialises
in production of handbags, wallets,
belts, key holders, leather garments,
finished leather, leather furniture and
leather manufacturing machines,
which has high demand in domestic
and international market. The Calcutta
Leather Complex is one of its kinds
in the country having state of the art
West Bengal is a leading state in the
country accounting for 55% of total
leather goods exported from India.
Finished products from the State are
unique and have a global appeal and
sizeable market. The State specialises
in production of handbags, wallets,
belts, key holders, leather garments,
finished leather, leather furniture and
leather manufacturing machines,
which has high demand in domestic
and international market. The Calcutta
Leather Complex is one of its kinds in
the country having state of the art
BUSINESSSUMMIT
2016
BENGALGLOBAL
BUSINESSSUMMIT
2016
BENGALGLOBAL
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Projected
State share
Accelerated
growth
Year
2015
35%
Present
State share
29%
2020
Normal growth
Turnover(INRcrore)
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Projected
State share
Accelerated
growth
Year
2015
35%
Present
State share
29%
2020
Normal growth
Turnover(INRcrore)

2. facilities including design studio and tanning training
and service centre. The leather sector could become
a vital contributor to the economy of the state through
appropriate support.
Strengths
• The State is a leading manufacturer of value added
leather products, sourced by international brands
like Couch, Debenhams, House of Frazers, Mark &
Spencer, Gucci etc to name a few.
• The State specialises in production of handbags,
wallets, belts, key holders, leather garments, finished
leather, leather furniture and leather manufacturing
machines.
• Over 7 lakh skilled craftsperson employed in leather
industry
• Availability of best quality raw materials due to
presence of modernised slaughter houses is a major
boost for the leather industry in the State.
• Integrated Leather Complex including tannery zone
operational
Challenges
• Creation of necessary infrastructure in the Leather
Park
• Contemporary Global Design are not available, causing
loss of competitive edge in export market
Accelerators and Road Map
• Up-gradation of the existing and creation of new
modern infrastructure in the Calcutta Leather Complex
(CLC)- completion of pending agenda by 2016
• Leather Goods Park by 2016
• Product diversification with focus on footwear segment
– Footwear Park by 2017
• Increased productivity and marketing through 5 Mega
Clusters
• Skill Development for craftsmanship, cleaner and safer
technology in collaboration with the industry
• Upgraded quality of raw materials
• Increased productivity and marketing through
collaboration with knowledge partners
• Design Studio for international/contemporary design
with focus on export
• Branding support for the state made products
• Fast, time bound and streamlined statutory clearances
facilities including design studio and tanning training
and service centre. The leather sector could become
a vital contributor to the economy of the state through
appropriate support.
Strengths
• The State is a leading manufacturer of value added
leather products, sourced by international brands
like Couch, Debenhams, House of Frazers, Mark &
Spencer, Gucci etc to name a few.
• The State specialises in production of handbags,
wallets, belts, key holders, leather garments, finished
leather, leather furniture and leather manufacturing
machines.
• Over 7 lakh skilled craftsperson employed in leather
industry
• Availability of best quality raw materials due to
presence of modernised slaughter houses is a major
boost for the leather industry in the State.
• Integrated Leather Complex including tannery zone
operational
Challenges
• Creation of necessary infrastructure in the Leather
Park
• Contemporary Global Design are not available, causing
loss of competitive edge in export market
Accelerators and Road Map
• Up-gradation of the existing and creation of new
modern infrastructure in the Calcutta Leather Complex
(CLC)- completion of pending agenda by 2016
• Leather Goods Park by 2016
• Product diversification with focus on footwear segment
– Footwear Park by 2017
• Increased productivity and marketing through 5 Mega
Clusters
• Skill Development for craftsmanship, cleaner and safer
technology in collaboration with the industry
• Upgraded quality of raw materials
• Increased productivity and marketing through
collaboration with knowledge partners
• Design Studio for international/contemporary design
with focus on export
• Branding support for the state made products
• Fast, time bound and streamlined statutory clearances
Department of MSME&T
Government of
West Bengal
Department of MSME&T
Government of
West Bengal
SECTOR LEADERSHIP
PROJECT
SECTOR LEADERSHIP
PROJECT