The war in West Asia has created fresh uncertainty for the city’s exporters, who were hoping for a turnaround after several crises in recent years. ADVERTISEMENTLeather, fish and machinery consignments are stuck at sea and in airports, while importers are slowing fresh orders. Leather, garments hitZia Nafis, director of Nafis Tanneries Industries, said a 1.5-tonne shipment of leather wallets for Germany has been stuck at the airport since February 27. Eastern India exports leather goods worth ₹5,000 crore annually, including wallets, belts, industrial gloves and finished leather, he said. Most items are in cold storage.”Large consignments of pomfret and other fish are sent to Kuwait and Bahrain.

Source: The Telegraph March 10, 2026 23:22 UTC