ALL CHINA LEATHER EXHIBITION (ACLE) 2026
All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) is widely regarded as the most important international leather trade fair in China and a major meeting point for the tannery sector and the upstream leather supply chain—from raw hides and semi-finished leather to tanning chemicals and machinery.
For companies seeking to understand and engage deeply with China’s vast leather market, ACLE is an event not to be missed.
General Information
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Date: September 1–3, 2026 (Tuesday–Thursday)
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Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai
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Scale: Hundreds to thousands of exhibitors, tens of thousands of professional visitors, with a total exhibition area of over 80,000 m², according to the organizers
Key Highlights of ACLE 2026
A Strong Focus on the Upstream Leather Industry
ACLE directly targets the tanning sector, bringing together tanneries, suppliers of raw hides and skins, semi-finished leather (wet-blue, crust), as well as tanning chemicals and leather processing machinery.
A Gateway to China’s Domestic Leather Market
Shanghai and China’s coastal provinces host a high concentration of leather, footwear, leather goods, and interior manufacturing facilities. ACLE therefore serves as a strategic gateway for international companies to connect with buyers, factories, and distributors within the Chinese market.
Coverage Across Multiple Application Segments
Leather used for footwear, bags, accessories, leather goods, automotive upholstery, and interior applications is all represented at the exhibition, offering participants a comprehensive view of market demand and product direction across the industry.
Why ACLE Matters to Leather & Interior Businesses
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Monitoring upstream supply and pricing: ACLE is an ideal platform to track trends in raw hide prices, semi-finished leather, and chemical costs, helping distributors better understand upstream cost pressures within the supply chain
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Connecting with tanneries and technical partners: Direct engagement with tanneries, machinery manufacturers, and chemical suppliers provides deeper insight into processes, standards, and testing capabilities, forming the basis for transparent technical documentation
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Gaining insights for product strategy: By observing the types of leather, thickness ranges, fiber structures, and finishing techniques favored by major manufacturers, businesses can refine their interior leather portfolios in line with mid- to long-term market trends
