MIPEL, the great leather goods fair, returns in February 2025
From 23 to 25 February the 127th edition of the Show awaits Italian and international trade visitors at the Fiera Milano-Rho exhibition area in Halls 1 and 3.
Keep reading...Now in its 41st year, APLF is more than just a trade event: it is the key meeting point for the global leather and manufacturing industry. Covering the entire supply chain, APLF offers a unique opportunity for leather industry players to connect with each other, exchange ideas and explore emerging trends, not least because of its prime location in Hong Kong, gateway to the vital markets of Mainland China and South East Asia. The date to mark in your diary is therefore 12-14 March 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where over 800 exhibitors and 12,000 buyers from all over Asia and beyond will gather.
The event, as per tradition, will be uniquely structured to cover the entire leather and fashion supply chain through three key segments: APLF Leather & Materials, dedicated to components and materials essential for production, and Fashion Access, focusing on finished products. Recall that the leather industry in China and South-East Asia will continue to expand in the coming years. Driving this growth are key sectors such as footwear, fashion accessories, automotive and upholstery. With the continued economic development of these regions, consumer and industry demand for leather products is set to increase, and APLF Leather offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers to connect directly with key buyers in China and the wider Asian market.
Parallel to the growth in leather consumption, consumer demand for leather goods, footwear and fashion accessories is expected to increase significantly. A McKinsey report predicts that by 2030, 60 per cent of China’s population will belong to the middle class, while according to Market Data Forecast, the Southeast Asian leather goods market, valued at $5.9 billion in 2023, is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7 per cent between 2025 and 2030. This makes the region a crucial market for global manufacturers and Fashion Access represents a key platform for sourcing leather goods in Asia, with a wide range of handbags, wallets, small leather goods and garments.
