ASSOMAC Around the World: Italian technological excellence goes round the globe
The ‘Assomac Around the World’ programme to support Italian companies in the leather, footwear and leather goods sector, also implemented through promotional activities managed in conjunction with the ITA Agency, is back on track.
Fairs news
March 2025
Assomac renews its commitment to promoting Italian leather, footwear and leather goods processing technology on international markets through the ‘Assomac Around the World’ programme. The initiative, dedicated to strengthening the internationalisation process of companies in the sector, joins the promotional strategy and activities implemented by the ITA Agency, communicating the value of the Italian sector in the main world markets. In the first half of 2025, the Confindustria association will be present at the most important trade fairs, offering member companies the opportunity to present their technologies and develop new collaborations
After the first appointment at the India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai, held from 1 to 3 February, the tour continued in Milan, where Lineapelle, a reference event for the global leather and fashion industry, was held until 27 February. March was then the turn of the APLF in Hong Kong (12-14 March), followed by the Mega Leather Show in Pakistan (11-13 April).
India emerges as a strategic market, with a 17 billion euros leather sector and Italian machinery exports growing by 42.15%, while in Hong Kong, Italy confirms its leadership in the supply of components for tanning machinery and in Pakistan the Mega Leather Show offers new opportunities in a rapidly evolving $874 million market.
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Over 22,000 industry professionals have confirmed the strategic importance of the trade fair and its international leadership, whilst attention is already turning to the next event, scheduled for 23 to 25 February 2027.
Last September’s edition saw an increase in the number of exhibitors, partly due to two new venues in the Tortona District. There was also a rise in the number of international (14 per cent) and Italian (10 per cent) buyers, bringing the total to 9,000 industry professionals.
Italian fashion returns to the forefront in Central Asia with 81 companies taking part in La Moda Italiana@Almaty, which took place from 30 September to 2 October in the Kazakh city.