Baku, Azerbaijan, Dec. 26
By Nigar Guliyeva – Trend:
In the near future, Uzbekistan plans to start exporting men's footwear and other goods made of ostrich leather, Sputnik news agency reported citing a source in the "Uzbekcharmpoyabzali" association.
The source said that these will be exclusive models developed by Uzbek designers. The products will be exported to Italy and Spain, where the customers will evaluate the goods. Then the decision will be made over the supply volumes and frequency.
"The raw material was provided by farmers from the Ferghana Valley, where farms for breeding ostriches are located. Ostrich leather is known for its strength and elasticity. The unique pattern makes it exotic and unique. The products made from this leather are referred to premium items," the source said.
It wasn't specified whether the products will be produced for the domestic market as well.
Uzbekistan in 2017 exported footwear and leather goods worth $105 million. Among the main sales markets, China, which accounts for 40 percent of the total exports of the leather and footwear industry of the country, Turkey - 16 percent and Russia - 8 percent.