Key figures 2007
Large hides Small skins
No. of companies 20 42
Turnover (millions of euro) 154 141
Exports (millions of euro) 151 108
Imports (millions of euro) 227 104
The main production clusters are located in Rhône-Alps, Alsace Lorraine, Aquitaine (for large hides); and Midi-Pyrenees for smaller skins.