India’s leather and footwear exports are expected to reach around USD 5.5 billion in the 2026-27 financial year, reflecting growing demand for Indian leather products in international markets.
The projected growth highlights the export potential of India’s leather and footwear industry, which supplies finished leather, footwear, leather goods and related products to global buyers.
Industry stakeholders are focusing on expanding overseas market access, improving product quality and strengthening manufacturing capabilities to support export growth. The sector is also looking to increase its competitiveness amid changing global sourcing patterns.
India’s leather and footwear exporters face competition from major manufacturing hubs, making investments in technology, product development and sustainable production increasingly important.
The industry is expected to benefit from efforts to diversify export destinations and strengthen trade relationships with international markets.
Higher exports could support manufacturing activity, employment and foreign exchange earnings across the leather value chain.
The projected USD 5.5 billion export milestone underscores the sector’s role in India’s broader merchandise trade growth. Continued policy support, infrastructure improvements and access to international buyers will remain important for achieving the target during FY27.