The 7th edition of the Sri Lanka  Footwear  &  Leather  Fair  will be organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in association with Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Industrial Development Board and the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Product Manufacturers Association. The Fair will be held from 6^th to 8^th February  2015 at the BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

This  Fair which  will  be of international  standard  consists  of approximately 230 trade  stalls to display footwear, leather products and  travel goods. Foreign   suppliers of raw material, components and machinery are also invited to participate at this exhibition.  An exclusive  fashion show will be held as a special  event.

Footwear  & Leather  products  made  in Sri Lanka  are supplied  to well known  international  brands,  such as Marks  & Spencer,  Bata France,  Play  Boy,  Laurel  and Clarks. There are around  30 manufacturing plants  in Sri Lanka  catering  to the export market. The value of exports of footwear & leather products was US$  51 Million in 2013.

The SLEDB will extend 03 nights hotel accommodation on bread &  breakfast basis at a star class hotel in Colombo for the visiting Foreign buyers whose participation recommended by Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa. Therefore the interested parties may contact Sri Lanka High Commission at 613 233 8449 for further information.

An industry  brief  is attached.

An Industry e-flyer is attached.

Sri Lanka High Commission/Ottawa

09 October 2014