The second largest export earner after RMG, Bangladesh leather industry is ranked second in terms of export earnings. Because of its high value addition, huge growth and employment opportunities, leather sector is declared a top priority sector.

Bangladesh accounts for 3% share in the global leather and products market. Almost 60% of its annual output is being exported. The composition of leather and leather goods from Bangladesh underwent a structural change as manufacturing is moving from finished leather towards production of diversified finished products.