Leather, fish and machinery consignments are stuck at sea and in airports, while importers are slowing fresh orders. “Of this, more than 50 per cent is leather goods. Importers waitZia Nafis, director of Nafis Tanneries Industries, said a 1.5-tonne shipment of leather wallets for Germany has been stuck at the airport since February 27. Eastern India exports leather goods worth ₹5,000 crore annually, including wallets, belts, industrial gloves and finished leather, he said. Increased freight costs will be borne by exporters, as importers will seek discounts,” he said.

Source: The Telegraph March 12, 2026 20:34 UTC