Global Hides and Skins Markets: A Review and Short-Term Outlook (as of July 2007)
The global hides and skins market in 2007 is riding the momentum that started in 2006. Although a slight increase in supplies is projected, demand is forecast to be stronger and an upward trend in prices that started in 2006 is likely to continue through the year. A robust global economy is helping fuel increased demand for leather and leather-related products. [ more... ]

Sub-Group on Hides and Skins, 9th Session, February 2006
The Ninth Session of the Sub-Group on Hides and Skins will be held in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania, during the period 1 to 3 February 2006. [ more... ]

Informal Consultation on Hides and Skins, February 2006
01/02/2006 - 01/02/2006 [ more... ]

The Hides and Skins Network (HSN) - an e-mail forum on hides and skins.
To subscribe to the network, please send an e-mail to mailserv@mailserv.fao.org leaving the subject blank and then put in the first line of the message the following:- subscribe Hides-and-Skins-L [ more... ]

World Statistical Compendium and on-line data-base for Raw Hides and Skins, Leather and Leather Footwear
This data-set contains results of statistical analysis of some 190 countries linking stages of processing from raw hides to the finished product stage. [ more... ]

Projects on Hides and Skins financed by the Common Fund for Commodities
Under the CFC rules, the Sub-Group is the designated International Commodity Body (ICB) for the hides and skins sector. In this role, the Sub-Group is responsible for sponsoring hides and skins projects for funding by the CFC and for supervising and reporting on the progress of projects once implementation starts. In fulfilling its mandate, the Sub-Group works with different organizations/associations to obtain CFC's assistance for development activities. [ more... ]