Members directory.

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A private network of Ethiopia’s leather manufacturers.

Buyers and investors: not a member? ELIA connects international buyers and investors with suitable manufacturers. Visit Investor and Buyer Information or send us an inquiry.

02 Our membership at a glance

194 companies, three sectors.

Tanneries are mainly large-scale enterprises. Shoe manufacturers are mostly medium and small-scale, and other leather product manufacturers are mainly small-scale.

In figures

Member companies by size and category
Category TanneryShoeOther Leather Products Total
Large 2451 30
Medium 477 18
Small 025121 146
Total 2837129 194

03 Member listings

Meet our members.

Member companies by sector, with their contacts. The full directory of all 194 members, with search and filters, is in the members’ area.

Tanneries

Producers of wet-blue, crust and finished leather.

Shoe manufacturers

Manufacturers of casual, formal, safety and sports footwear.

A member who would like to be listed here, or to change a listing: write to the Secretariat.

05 Membership benefits

What membership brings.

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  1. Representation

    A voice in policy decisions on raw hide supply, finance, taxation and environmental compliance.

  2. Market Access

    Priority places at the All Africa Leather Fair and Ethiopian pavilions at international fairs.

  3. Buyer Linkages

    Referrals from buyer and investor inquiries received by ELIA.

  4. Training and Technical Support

    Workshops, expert advice and technical assistance.

  5. Information

    Market intelligence, regulatory updates and members-only reports.

  6. Collective Branding

    Eligibility for Ethiopian Highland Leather certification.

  7. Networking

    Access to this directory and to member meetings.

06 Membership categories

Four kinds of member.

  • Tannery Members

    Producers of wet-blue, crust and finished leather.

  • Footwear Members

    Manufacturers of casual, formal, safety and sports footwear.

  • Leather Goods Members

    Producers of garments, bags, belts, wallets, gloves, upholstery and artisanal products.

  • Associate Members

    Suppliers of chemicals, machinery, technical services and logistics to the industry.

ICompany
Membership category
Company size
IIContact person
IIILocation and products
IVTrade licence and message

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