The leather industry covers the main industries such as leather making, shoe making, leather clothing, leather products, fur and its products, as well as supporting industries such as leather chemical industry, leather hardware, leather machinery and accessories. The upstream and downstream are highly related, relying on the market pull, the products are evergreen, and the characteristics of foreign exchange earning, enriching the people and employment are integrated.

After adjusting and optimizing the structure, China's leather industry has initially formed a number of leather production characteristic regions and specialized markets with clear specialized division of labor, prominent characteristics and playing a decisive role in stimulating the local economy. Their formation laid the foundation for the development of China's leather industry.

In the increasingly competitive market environment, it is not easy for China's leather industry to make such achievements, which proves the vitality and strength of China's leather industry. The market potential of leather and its products is very large. The total global demand for leather is about 100 million square meters, equivalent to the output of 300 million pieces of cowhide (standard leather). China's leather output is equivalent to nearly 70 million pieces of standard leather, accounting for 23.33% of the global leather output. However, enterprises in China's leather footwear and related industries should also face up to the fact that in the 21st century, we also have shortcomings in many aspects. Although China is a big leather production country in the world, it is not a powerful leather country. It is still in a weak position in terms of quality and value, and needs to be honed and improved in this market environment.