Organized by the Turkish Leather Garment Manufacturers’ Association (TDKD), the Antalya Leather & Fur Fashion Show will bring industry professionals together for the 15th time between 8–11 December 2025. Recognized as Türkiye’s largest international event in the leather and fur garment segment, the fair is preparing to welcome more than one thousand professional buyers from 18 countries.
The fair drives half of the sector’s exports
TDKD President Cengiz Sarıgül stated that the Antalya Fair is the most significant meeting platform of the sector and that approximately 50% of Türkiye’s total leather garment exports are generated through this event. Sarıgül noted that purchase orders are not limited to the fair period alone and that ongoing meetings throughout the year create substantial commercial volume. It was also reported that 56 designer companies will present their own original collections at the fair.
Strong buyer interest from the US and Europe
Highlighting that the Russia–Ukraine war has narrowed traditional export markets, Sarıgül said that the Turkish leather garment sector has increasingly shifted toward the United States and European Union countries over the past two years. Within this framework, a B2B program supported by the Ministry of Trade and the Istanbul Leather and Leather Products Exporters’ Association (İDMİB) will host 20 major buyers from the US and Europe, where companies will hold one-on-one meetings.
Strategic transformation and growth expectations in the sector
Despite global cost pressures and exchange rate fluctuations, the sector continues to strengthen its focus on high-quality, value-added products. Sarıgül emphasized that Turkish leather companies stand out with their design capability, production quality, and speed, while interest in genuine leather has increased noticeably in the domestic market.
It was announced that exports reached 108 million dollars in the January–October 2025 period, marking a 24% increase compared to the previous year. For 2026, assessments indicate strong growth potential in both traditional markets and newly targeted regions.
