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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”<\/p>\n

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Brazilian Leather Takes Manhattan: Nine Tanneries Make Their Mark at Lineapelle New York Despite Trade Tensions<\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Supported by Brazilian Leather \u2014 a initiative run by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) \u2014 the participating tanneries turned the event into a platform for demonstrating that Brazilian leather quality doesn’t bend to geopolitical pressure.<\/p>\n

The Tanneries That Showed Up<\/h2>\n

The nine exhibitors represented a cross-section of Brazilian leather manufacturing capability:<\/p>\n

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  1. B\u00fchler<\/strong> \u2014 heavyweight in wet-blue and crust leather<\/li>\n
  2. Bolzano<\/strong> \u2014 known for finished leather versatility<\/li>\n
  3. Couro e Arte<\/strong> \u2014 artisan-focused, specialty finishes<\/li>\n
  4. Courovale<\/strong> \u2014 volume production with consistent quality<\/li>\n
  5. Fuga Couros<\/strong> \u2014 automotive and furniture leather specialist<\/li>\n
  6. Mucca Pelli Leather Group<\/strong> \u2014 full-grain premium leather<\/li>\n
  7. Natur Leather<\/strong> \u2014 sustainability-positioned products<\/li>\n
  8. OCM Best Brasil<\/strong> \u2014 export-focused finished leather<\/li>\n
  9. Polar Couros<\/strong> \u2014 automotive and upholstery segments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The diversity matters. These aren’t nine companies doing the same thing \u2014 they represent the breadth of Brazil’s leather supply chain, from raw processing to high-end finishing, from automotive applications to luxury fashion.<\/p>\n

    Timing That Wasn’t Accidental<\/h2>\n

    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 \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

    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 \u2014 and they presented their best work.<\/p>\n

    The Trade Context That Can’t Be Ignored<\/h2>\n

    The backdrop is stark. Recent tariff measures and political tensions between Bras\u00edlia 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.<\/p>\n

    Yet the US market remains indispensable. The volume of leather flowing from Brazil to American manufacturers \u2014 particularly for automotive and furniture applications \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

    Looking Ahead: Milan in September<\/h2>\n

    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 \u2014 the industry’s most important global trade event.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    Source: International Leather Maker<\/a><\/p>\n

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