Ethiopian Highland Leather: From Raw Material to National Brand
How Ethiopia's highland sheepskin became a registered national brand, and what it means for producers and international buyers.
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Why Trade Associations Matter in the Leather Industry
In many developing countries, competing leather businesses share interests that often go unrecognized. Working together through an association gives the industry a stronger voice with government and a better chance to grow.
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ELIA Raises Industry Priorities with Government
At a press briefing in Addis Ababa, ELIA President Zelalem Merawi called for stronger action on raw hide supply, access to finance and planned relocation of factories to serviced industrial parks.
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ELIA Partners with Messe Frankfurt to Host the All Africa Leather Fair 2026
ELIA signed a partnership with Messe Frankfurt to host the All Africa Leather Fair alongside Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW Addis), positioning Addis Ababa as a continental hub for leather fashion and sourcing.
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All Africa Leather Fair 2025 Concludes in Addis Ababa
The fair, held at Millennium Hall from 23 to 25 May, hosted more than 70 exhibitors, fashion shows, an innovation zone and panel discussions.
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Ethiopian Leather and the AfCFTA
ELIA, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and ECCSA co-organized the first workshop on the opportunities the African Continental Free Trade Area offers the Ethiopian leather industry.
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Filming a video for Ethiopian Highland Leather
The Ethiopia Industrial Promotion Project (Export Promotion) (Phase 2) aims to increase the export revenue of leather products, and has supported the launch of Ethiopian Highland Leather (EHL), a national brand of sheepskin materials.
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EHL Certification Guidebook
The requirements and steps for Ethiopian Highland Leather certification.
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AALF 2026 Exhibitor and Sponsorship Guide
How to exhibit at or sponsor the All Africa Leather Fair, 12 to 15 November 2026, Addis International Convention Center.
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African Leather Journal
A publication on current research in the leather sector.
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Ethiopian Highland Leather Brochure
The national brand of Ethiopian sheep leather: where it comes from, what makes it different, and its certified producers.
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ELIA Institutional Profile 2026
Ethiopia, land of origin: the country's leather, Ethiopian Highland Leather, ELIA and the All Africa Leather Fair, and the opportunities for buyers and investors.
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Ethiopian Highland Leather: From Raw Material to National Brand
How Ethiopia's highland sheepskin became a registered national brand, and what it means for producers and international buyers.
Read moreWhy Trade Associations Matter in the Leather Industry
In many developing countries, competing leather businesses share interests that often go unrecognized. Working together through an association gives the industry a stronger voice with government and a better chance to grow.
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