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Why “Made in Pakistan” Is Missing From Leather

Pakistan has world-class leather, skilled craftsmen, and one of the largest livestock populations in the world. Yet most global leather brands are built elsewhere. In this episode of Unlocking Growth, we explore why Pakistan captures less than 0.5% of the global leather goods market despite having all the right ingredients. We break down: • Pakistan’s leather export opportunity • Why value addition matters • E-commerce and direct-to-consumer exports • Unit economics and margins • Success stories from Pakistani brands • Who should enter the industry today If you want to understand how Pakistan can move from raw material exports to global leather brands, this episode is for you. Explore more resources at: pakistanandcounting.com/resources Follow Pakistan & Counting on: X: https://x.com/PakAndCounting FB: https://www.facebook.com/PakistanAndCounting IG: https://www.instagram.com/pakistanandcounting/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pakistanandcounting?_t=8rbVjlJIYOw&_r=1 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistan-and-counting/

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Time Stamps:

  • Introduction
  • Pakistan’s Leather Industry Overview
  • The Global Leather Market
  • Why Pakistan Lost Value Capture
  • The Shift Toward Branding & E-commerce
  • GSP Plus & Export Advantages