The numbers were released by the Department of Foreign Trade – Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade (MDIC) with further analysis from the Department of Intelligence at the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB). The figures now presented reflect a decrease of 4.4% compared to similar month last year.

According to the same source, the figures for the period January - November reached a total of 2 692 billion US dollars, reflecting an increase of 18.6% from similar period last year. This value alone is already above the total leather exports registered in 2013 (2 511 billion US dollars).

According CICB: "the Brazilian leather sector has been investing heavily in quality, technology and sustainability in order to set itself apart in the global market".