中文title: “Brazilian Leather Takes Manhattan: Nine Tanneries Make Their Mark at Lineapelle New York Despite Trade Tensions” original_url: “https://internationalleathermaker.com/brazilian-tanneries-showcase-leather-at-lineapelle-new-york/” source: “International Leather Maker” publish_date: “2026-07-22” seo_description: “Nine Brazilian tanneries exhibited at Lineapelle New York July 15-16 despite US-Brazil trade tensions. Brazilian Leather showcased quality and resilience as US remains second-largest export destination.” seo_tags: [“Lineapelle New York”, “Brazilian tanneries”, “CICB”, “Brazilian Leather”, “ApexBrasil”, “leather trade show”, “US-Brazil leather trade”, “Brazil leather exports”] seo_slug: “brazilian-tanneries-lineapelle-new-york-trade-tensions-2026”
Brazilian Leather Takes Manhattan: Nine Tanneries Make Their Mark at Lineapelle New York Despite Trade Tensions
Nine Brazilian tanneries walked into Lineapelle New York on July 15-16 and made a statement that went well beyond their product displays. In a year marked by escalating tariffs and political friction between Brazil and the United States, their presence was both a commercial move and a diplomatic one.
Supported by Brazilian Leather — a initiative run by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) — the participating tanneries turned the event into a platform for demonstrating that Brazilian leather quality doesn’t bend to geopolitical pressure.
The Tanneries That Showed Up
The nine exhibitors represented a cross-section of Brazilian leather manufacturing capability:
- Bühler — heavyweight in wet-blue and crust leather
- Bolzano — known for finished leather versatility
- Couro e Arte — artisan-focused, specialty finishes
- Courovale — volume production with consistent quality
- Fuga Couros — automotive and furniture leather specialist
- Mucca Pelli Leather Group — full-grain premium leather
- Natur Leather — sustainability-positioned products
- OCM Best Brasil — export-focused finished leather
- Polar Couros — automotive and upholstery segments
The diversity matters. These aren’t nine companies doing the same thing — they represent the breadth of Brazil’s leather supply chain, from raw processing to high-end finishing, from automotive applications to luxury fashion.
Timing That Wasn’t Accidental
Brazilian Leather noted that the event took place just days before the FIFA World Cup final in New York, and the timing had potential to attract additional visitors whose work connects to the leather industry. It’s a savvy observation — major sporting events concentrate global business travelers in host cities, and trade events that piggyback on that concentration gain visibility they wouldn’t otherwise achieve.
But the timing also carried a message about resilience. The US remains the second-largest destination for Brazilian leather exports after China and Hong Kong. Despite the 25% tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods and the resulting political tensions, Brazilian tanneries showed up in New York anyway. They didn’t retreat. They came to the market that is making their business harder — and they presented their best work.
The Trade Context That Can’t Be Ignored
The backdrop is stark. Recent tariff measures and political tensions between Brasília and Washington have created real friction in the leather trade corridor. Brazilian leather exporters face higher costs, longer lead times, and more uncertainty when selling into the US market than they did a year ago.
Yet the US market remains indispensable. The volume of leather flowing from Brazil to American manufacturers — particularly for automotive and furniture applications — is too large and too strategically important to simply redirect elsewhere. The tanneries that exhibited at Lineapelle New York understand this: the relationship is difficult, but it’s not optional.
Looking Ahead: Milan in September
The next Lineapelle edition returns to the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition centre from September 15-17, 2026, and registration is now open. Brazilian Leather’s New York presence sets the stage for what will likely be an even larger showcase in Milan — the industry’s most important global trade event.
For buyers, the message from New York is clear: Brazilian leather is available, competitive, and unafraid. For the Brazilian industry, the takeaway is equally clear: showing up matters. In a world where trade barriers are rising, the companies that maintain their visibility and their relationships will be the ones that navigate the turbulence most effectively.
The nine tanneries that stood in Manhattan this July proved something important: trade tensions may raise costs, but they don’t raise walls that quality can’t cross.
Source: International Leather Maker
