Addis Ababa — The 13th All Africa Leather Fair will be held at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa from April 20 to 22, 2023, according to Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA). Speaking to journalists today, Association Secretary-General Solomon Getu said the "All Africa Leather Fair is an important trade show that links Africa to the rest of the world." The leather fair is Africa's largest leather and leather products show that brings together leather sector actors, leather and leather products exhibitors, sellers, and buyers, he added. Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) President, Redwan Bedada said on his part some 15,000 local and 2,000 foreign individuals are expected to visit the leather trade show. The event will play a great role in re-igniting the leather industry and reversing the downturn of the leather sector in the aftermath of COVID-19 impacts and international market system failure, he added.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 18, 2023 17:25 UTC