Moroccans promote leather in London

 

 A delegation of leather and leather product makers from Morocco held a one-day trade event in London on June 21. The delegation of 17 leather and textile businesses formed part of a Morocco trade day at the Intercontinental Hotel in London.

 

There are approximately 20,000 people employed in the Moroccan leather and leather products industry turning over euro 227.3 million in 2008. From this figure leather processing is worth euro 16.5 million to the Moroccan economy.

 

An overview of the leather sector was provided by Mohamed Benamour, president of export commission, FEDIC (Federation of Leather Industries). ‘Morocco is ideally located close to European markets but has on average 15% lower costs compared with manufacturing in the EU. Many footwear and leather goods businesses, particularly from France or Spain are located or are sourcing products made in Morocco. Company’s from the UK could also benefit’, Benamour told delegates at the trade day