(a) the quantum of leather exported during each of the last three years and the amount of foreign exchange earned therefrom, country-wise;
(b) whether the targets fixed for export of leather have been achieved during the said period;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) the quantum of leather targetted to be exported during the current year; and
(e) the steps proposed to be taken by the Government to enhance the export potential of leather?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( SHRI KAMALNATH )
(a) to (e) A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) to (e) OF THE LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 312 FOR ANSWER ON 16TH AUGUST, 2005 REGARDING `EXPORT OF LEATHER`
(a) The export figures in respect of finished leather for the last three years are as under:
Export figures of leather during the last three years
( value in Million US$)
Products 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05
Finished leather 508.83 555.71 577.00
(value in Million US$)
Year Export Target Actual Exports % Achievement
2002-03 2030 1875.21 92% 2003-04 2000 2216.45 111% 2004-05 2284 2379.44 104%