與2007-2008頭7個月印度皮革出口的 18.2 ％相比較，2008-2009的頭7個月中印度皮革出口增長放緩至13.8 ％ 。

　　但根據海關數據，皮革和皮具出口二十二點億美元與去年同期的19億美元略有增長。盡管鞋類出口增長率下降但馬具的出口增長率增高，就在所有產品目錄中皮革產品的增長是顯而易見的。     

　　歐盟、美國和香港繼續成為地為印度皮革與皮具出口的主要出口目的的。

　　Indian leather export growth slowed to 13.8% in the first seven months of 2008-09 compared with the 18.2% reported between April 2007 and October 2008.

　　According to customs data, leather and leathergoods exports were $2.2 billion during the period compared with $1.9 billion in the corresponding period last year. Growth was seen across all product categories, although growth in saddlery and harness exports and footwear exports has declined slightly.

　　The EU countries, the US and Hong Kong continue to be the main export destination for Indian leather and leathergoods exports.