Turkish tanners, leather chemicals and tanning machinery manufacturers have built strong ties with partners in Africa.
Companies in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Sudan and other parts of Africa have found willing buyers in Turkey of raw and semi-processed hides and skins.
In parallel, Turkish tanning machinery manufacturers and leather chemicals suppliers have been able to make sales among these African suppliers. “A new trading system is in operation,” industry commentators have said.
Source: https://leatherbiz.com