Pakistan exports $748 million leather garments in last two years

The export of leather garments is showing positive signs as it has touched US $404.3 million mark last financial year as compared to $343.3 million two years back.
The initiatives, taken through Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Export Development Fund are bearing fruit as the sector has been showing growth and contributing foreign exchange to national kitty through exports, official sources said here Monday.
The sources said TDAP has arranged numerous exhibitions to promote the sector and ensure meaningful participation of national and international buyers and sellers.
The authority also participated in 12 exhibitions of textile products including readymade garments in 2011. Furthermore, TDAP intends to participate in 12 exhibitions to be held in Africa and China in the coming months.
The sources said TDAP trade delegations during this year would visit different countries, including Tajikistan, China, Malaysia and Indonesia to promote leather garments.