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href=\"\/ar\/hotel\/\">Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ar\/corporate\/\">Corporate Gifts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ar\/about\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-cta\" href=\"\/ar\/get-quote\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<button aria-label=\"Menu\" class=\"nav-ham\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/button>\n<\/nav>\n<div id=\"art-hero\">\n<div class=\"art-hero-inner\">\n<div class=\"art-cat\"><a href=\"\/ar\/category\/buyer-guides\/\">Buyer Guides<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"art-title\">China Leather Goods Export Data 2024: What It Means for HoReCa Buyers<\/h1>\n<div class=\"art-meta\">\n<span>\ud83d\udcc5 July 2026<\/span>\n<span>\u23f1 8 min read<\/span>\n<span>\u270d HoReCa Leather Team \u00b7 Shiling, Guangzhou<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"art-hero-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hero\u56fe\uff08\u6587\u7ae0\u9876\u90e8\u5927\u56fe\uff09\" src=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hero\u56fe\uff08\u6587\u7ae0\u9876\u90e8\u5927\u56fe\uff09.jpeg\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-body\">\n<article class=\"art-content\">\n<p>If you are sourcing leather goods for a restaurant, hotel or corporate gifting programme, understanding where China exports and why it dominates global supply tells you something useful: the infrastructure behind your order is larger and more reliable than you might assume.<\/p>\n<p>This article draws on Chinese customs data for 2024 to show which markets buy the most leather goods from China, which product categories are growing, and what that means for a hospitality buyer placing a first or repeat order.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">The Scale of China’s Leather Goods Export Industry<\/h2>\n<p>China exported leather goods across the full HS 4202 category \u2014 bags, covers, cases and similar containers \u2014 at a combined value exceeding <strong>$14 billion USD<\/strong> in the most recent annual data. The broader leather goods category (HS Chapter 42, which includes hospitality accessories and desk items) reached approximately <strong>$16.5 billion USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These are not numbers that suggest a fragile or seasonal supply chain. They reflect a manufacturing ecosystem with deep raw material access, decades of production refinement and logistics infrastructure built specifically for international shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Shiling, in Guangzhou’s Huadu District, sits at the centre of this ecosystem. With over 8,000 registered leather manufacturers and more than 55,000 product lines available on the local supply chain platform, Shiling is where a significant share of the world’s leather hospitality products are actually made.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Top Export Markets for Chinese Leather Goods in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>The customs data breaks down export value by destination country. For the full HS Chapter 42 category, the top ten markets were:<\/p>\n<table class=\"art-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Export Value (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>$4,894,540,715<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Japan<\/td>\n<td>$2,177,149,587<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>South Korea<\/td>\n<td>$1,153,312,872<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Germany<\/td>\n<td>$1,140,102,196<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td>$1,135,805,328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Malaysia<\/td>\n<td>$1,082,628,374<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Italy<\/td>\n<td>$963,880,246<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Netherlands<\/td>\n<td>$879,001,798<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Brazil<\/td>\n<td>$811,930,798<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>France<\/td>\n<td>$811,632,612<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Three points stand out for hospitality buyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Europe is a major established market.<\/strong> Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and France together account for close to $4 billion in annual imports from China. This is not a frontier trade route \u2014 European importers have well-established relationships with Chinese leather suppliers, clear payment processes and familiarity with DHL delivery timelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italy is the fifth-largest destination for leather handbags specifically.<\/strong> For the HS 420221 sub-category (leather handbags and similar goods), Italy ranked first at $88.6 million \u2014 ahead of the United States at $80.8 million. This reflects a well-known but often misunderstood dynamic: Italian leather brands frequently source components or finished goods from China, then apply their own finishing or branding. The quality coming out of Shiling is sold through some of Europe’s most recognised leather labels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Germany and the Netherlands appear consistently across sub-categories.<\/strong> For HS 420229 \u2014 which covers smaller leather containers including menu covers, bill presenters and similar accessories \u2014 Germany ranked third globally at $5.5 million and the Netherlands fourth at $4.6 million. These are among the most likely source markets for HoReCa buyers looking at custom restaurant and hotel leather goods.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">The Sub-Category That Matters Most for HoReCa Buyers<\/h2>\n<p>The HS 420229 sub-category \u2014 “other similar containers of leather or composition leather” \u2014 is the classification most relevant to restaurant and hotel procurement. It covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leather menu covers and wine list holders<\/li>\n<li>Check presenters and bill folders<\/li>\n<li>Leather document cases and service compendiums<\/li>\n<li>Hotel room amenity containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Export data for this sub-category shows the United States as the dominant buyer at $18 million, followed by Hong Kong, Germany, Japan and Malaysia. The European presence in the top five \u2014 Germany at position three \u2014 confirms consistent B2B demand for exactly the type of products <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/restaurant\/\">we supply at HoReCa Leather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">What This Data Means If You Are Placing an Order<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Supply is not the constraint.<\/strong> The volume of leather goods moving from China to Europe and the Middle East every year means the logistics, payment and quality assurance processes are well-tested. You are not pioneering a new trade route when you order custom leather menu covers from Shiling \u2014 you are joining a supply chain that moves billions of dollars annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>European buyers are experienced with this supply chain.<\/strong> If you are sourcing for a restaurant group in Germany, a hotel brand in the Netherlands or a corporate gifting company in the UK, you are working within a well-established pattern. That means fewer surprises on customs clearance, payment processing and delivery expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italy’s import behaviour is a quality signal.<\/strong> The fact that Italy \u2014 which has its own world-class leather manufacturing tradition \u2014 imports nearly $90 million in leather goods annually from China is worth noting. The quality ceiling in Shiling is not limited to budget-tier goods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small MOQ from Shiling is a structural advantage.<\/strong> The data reflects the full range of manufacturers in this ecosystem, including large factories supplying major global brands. What is less visible in trade statistics is the number of smaller, flexible manufacturers in Shiling who will accept orders from 50 pieces \u2014 the minimum we work with at HoReCa Leather. This flexibility is a function of the cluster model: raw materials, hardware, stitching and finishing can all be sourced within a few kilometres, which makes small-batch production economically viable in a way it simply is not in countries without this infrastructure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">How to Use This When Sourcing<\/h2>\n<p>If you are building a business case for switching from a local leather supplier to a China-based one, these numbers are useful context for internal approvals. The scale of established trade between China and your country (particularly if you are in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands or France) means you are not asking your procurement team to take an unusual risk.<\/p>\n<p>If you are sourcing for the first time and want to verify quality before committing to a bulk order, the standard process is a physical sample shipped by DHL \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/small-moq\/\">which typically arrives within 7 days from our location in Shiling<\/a>. The sample cost is credited against your first production order.<\/p>\n<p>For restaurant buyers, the most common starting point is <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/leather-menu-covers\/\">leather menu covers<\/a> \u2014 typically 60 to 100 pieces for a restaurant with 50 tables. For hotel buyers, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/hotel\/\">welcome kits and key card holders<\/a> are usually the first order, with service guide folders and luggage tags added on reorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>China’s leather goods export data for 2024 shows a mature, high-volume trade relationship between Shiling-region manufacturers and buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For HoReCa buyers \u2014 restaurants, hotels and corporate gifting programmes \u2014 the relevant sub-category (HS 420229) shows consistent European demand, with Germany among the top three global destinations.<\/p>\n<p>The supply chain behind these numbers is the same one we work with daily. If you are ready to start, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/get-quote\/\">request a quote<\/a> or ask about a sample first.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Data source: Chinese customs export statistics, HS Chapter 42 and sub-categories 420211, 420221, 420229, 420231 and 4205. Annual figures reflect the most recently available full-year data.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"art-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The Scale of China’s Leather Goods Export Industry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Top Export Markets for Chinese Leather Goods in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">The Sub-Category That Matters Most for HoReCa Buyers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">What This Data Means If You Are Placing an Order<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">How to Use This When Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-title\">Ready to order?<\/div>\n<p class=\"sidebar-cta-body\">MOQ 50 pcs. Sample in 7\u201310 days. Quote within 24 hours. Factory-direct from Shiling, Guangzhou.<\/p>\n<a class=\"btn-tan\" href=\"\/ar\/get-quote\/\">Request a Quote<\/a>\n<a class=\"btn-outline-cream\" href=\"\/ar\/category\/buyer-guides\/\">More Buyer Guides<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-related\">\n<h2 class=\"rel-art-title\">More Buyer Guides<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rel-art-grid\">\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/how-to-choose-leather-menu-covers\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Restaurant \u00b7 Menu Covers<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Choose Leather Menu Covers for Your Restaurant<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Material grades, sizes, logo embossing, quantity planning and pricing.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/hotel-leather-key-card-holders-guide\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Hotel \u00b7 Key Card Holders<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Source Leather Key Card Holders for Hotels<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Formats, materials, logo options, MOQ and sampling timeline.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/custom-leather-corporate-gifts-china\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Corporate \u00b7 Gifting<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Source Custom Leather Corporate Gifts from China<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Products, logo options, MOQ, sampling, packaging and DHL delivery.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-l\">\n<h2 class=\"cta-ttl\">Ready to source custom leather goods for your business?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cta-sub\">MOQ 50 pieces. 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href=\"\/ar\/hotel\/\">Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ar\/corporate\/\">Corporate Gifts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/ar\/about\/\">About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"nav-cta\" href=\"\/ar\/get-quote\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<button aria-label=\"Menu\" class=\"nav-ham\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/button>\n<\/nav>\n<div id=\"art-hero\">\n<div class=\"art-hero-inner\">\n<div class=\"art-cat\"><a href=\"\/ar\/category\/buyer-guides\/\">Buyer Guides<\/a><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"art-title\">China Leather Goods Export Data 2024: What It Means for HoReCa Buyers<\/h1>\n<div class=\"art-meta\">\n<span>\ud83d\udcc5 July 2026<\/span>\n<span>\u23f1 8 min read<\/span>\n<span>\u270d HoReCa Leather Team \u00b7 Shiling, Guangzhou<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"art-hero-img\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hero\u56fe\uff08\u6587\u7ae0\u9876\u90e8\u5927\u56fe\uff09\" src=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Hero\u56fe\uff08\u6587\u7ae0\u9876\u90e8\u5927\u56fe\uff09.jpeg\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-body\">\n<article class=\"art-content\">\n<p>If you are sourcing leather goods for a restaurant, hotel or corporate gifting programme, understanding where China exports and why it dominates global supply tells you something useful: the infrastructure behind your order is larger and more reliable than you might assume.<\/p>\n<p>This article draws on Chinese customs data for 2024 to show which markets buy the most leather goods from China, which product categories are growing, and what that means for a hospitality buyer placing a first or repeat order.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s1\">The Scale of China’s Leather Goods Export Industry<\/h2>\n<p>China exported leather goods across the full HS 4202 category \u2014 bags, covers, cases and similar containers \u2014 at a combined value exceeding <strong>$14 billion USD<\/strong> in the most recent annual data. The broader leather goods category (HS Chapter 42, which includes hospitality accessories and desk items) reached approximately <strong>$16.5 billion USD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>These are not numbers that suggest a fragile or seasonal supply chain. They reflect a manufacturing ecosystem with deep raw material access, decades of production refinement and logistics infrastructure built specifically for international shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Shiling, in Guangzhou’s Huadu District, sits at the centre of this ecosystem. With over 8,000 registered leather manufacturers and more than 55,000 product lines available on the local supply chain platform, Shiling is where a significant share of the world’s leather hospitality products are actually made.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s2\">Top Export Markets for Chinese Leather Goods in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>The customs data breaks down export value by destination country. For the full HS Chapter 42 category, the top ten markets were:<\/p>\n<table class=\"art-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Country<\/th>\n<th>Export Value (USD)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>United States<\/td>\n<td>$4,894,540,715<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Japan<\/td>\n<td>$2,177,149,587<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>South Korea<\/td>\n<td>$1,153,312,872<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Germany<\/td>\n<td>$1,140,102,196<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td>$1,135,805,328<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Malaysia<\/td>\n<td>$1,082,628,374<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Italy<\/td>\n<td>$963,880,246<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Netherlands<\/td>\n<td>$879,001,798<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Brazil<\/td>\n<td>$811,930,798<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>France<\/td>\n<td>$811,632,612<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Three points stand out for hospitality buyers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Europe is a major established market.<\/strong> Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and France together account for close to $4 billion in annual imports from China. This is not a frontier trade route \u2014 European importers have well-established relationships with Chinese leather suppliers, clear payment processes and familiarity with DHL delivery timelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italy is the fifth-largest destination for leather handbags specifically.<\/strong> For the HS 420221 sub-category (leather handbags and similar goods), Italy ranked first at $88.6 million \u2014 ahead of the United States at $80.8 million. This reflects a well-known but often misunderstood dynamic: Italian leather brands frequently source components or finished goods from China, then apply their own finishing or branding. The quality coming out of Shiling is sold through some of Europe’s most recognised leather labels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Germany and the Netherlands appear consistently across sub-categories.<\/strong> For HS 420229 \u2014 which covers smaller leather containers including menu covers, bill presenters and similar accessories \u2014 Germany ranked third globally at $5.5 million and the Netherlands fourth at $4.6 million. These are among the most likely source markets for HoReCa buyers looking at custom restaurant and hotel leather goods.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s3\">The Sub-Category That Matters Most for HoReCa Buyers<\/h2>\n<p>The HS 420229 sub-category \u2014 “other similar containers of leather or composition leather” \u2014 is the classification most relevant to restaurant and hotel procurement. It covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leather menu covers and wine list holders<\/li>\n<li>Check presenters and bill folders<\/li>\n<li>Leather document cases and service compendiums<\/li>\n<li>Hotel room amenity containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Export data for this sub-category shows the United States as the dominant buyer at $18 million, followed by Hong Kong, Germany, Japan and Malaysia. The European presence in the top five \u2014 Germany at position three \u2014 confirms consistent B2B demand for exactly the type of products <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/restaurant\/\">we supply at HoReCa Leather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s4\">What This Data Means If You Are Placing an Order<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Supply is not the constraint.<\/strong> The volume of leather goods moving from China to Europe and the Middle East every year means the logistics, payment and quality assurance processes are well-tested. You are not pioneering a new trade route when you order custom leather menu covers from Shiling \u2014 you are joining a supply chain that moves billions of dollars annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>European buyers are experienced with this supply chain.<\/strong> If you are sourcing for a restaurant group in Germany, a hotel brand in the Netherlands or a corporate gifting company in the UK, you are working within a well-established pattern. That means fewer surprises on customs clearance, payment processing and delivery expectations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Italy’s import behaviour is a quality signal.<\/strong> The fact that Italy \u2014 which has its own world-class leather manufacturing tradition \u2014 imports nearly $90 million in leather goods annually from China is worth noting. The quality ceiling in Shiling is not limited to budget-tier goods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small MOQ from Shiling is a structural advantage.<\/strong> The data reflects the full range of manufacturers in this ecosystem, including large factories supplying major global brands. What is less visible in trade statistics is the number of smaller, flexible manufacturers in Shiling who will accept orders from 50 pieces \u2014 the minimum we work with at HoReCa Leather. This flexibility is a function of the cluster model: raw materials, hardware, stitching and finishing can all be sourced within a few kilometres, which makes small-batch production economically viable in a way it simply is not in countries without this infrastructure.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s5\">How to Use This When Sourcing<\/h2>\n<p>If you are building a business case for switching from a local leather supplier to a China-based one, these numbers are useful context for internal approvals. The scale of established trade between China and your country (particularly if you are in Germany, the UK, the Netherlands or France) means you are not asking your procurement team to take an unusual risk.<\/p>\n<p>If you are sourcing for the first time and want to verify quality before committing to a bulk order, the standard process is a physical sample shipped by DHL \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/small-moq\/\">which typically arrives within 7 days from our location in Shiling<\/a>. The sample cost is credited against your first production order.<\/p>\n<p>For restaurant buyers, the most common starting point is <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/leather-menu-covers\/\">leather menu covers<\/a> \u2014 typically 60 to 100 pieces for a restaurant with 50 tables. For hotel buyers, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/hotel\/\">welcome kits and key card holders<\/a> are usually the first order, with service guide folders and luggage tags added on reorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"s6\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>China’s leather goods export data for 2024 shows a mature, high-volume trade relationship between Shiling-region manufacturers and buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For HoReCa buyers \u2014 restaurants, hotels and corporate gifting programmes \u2014 the relevant sub-category (HS 420229) shows consistent European demand, with Germany among the top three global destinations.<\/p>\n<p>The supply chain behind these numbers is the same one we work with daily. If you are ready to start, <a href=\"https:\/\/horecaleather.com\/ar\/get-quote\/\">request a quote<\/a> or ask about a sample first.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Data source: Chinese customs export statistics, HS Chapter 42 and sub-categories 420211, 420221, 420229, 420231 and 4205. Annual figures reflect the most recently available full-year data.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<aside class=\"art-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#s1\">The Scale of China’s Leather Goods Export Industry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\">Top Export Markets for Chinese Leather Goods in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\">The Sub-Category That Matters Most for HoReCa Buyers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\">What This Data Means If You Are Placing an Order<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s5\">How to Use This When Sourcing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s6\">Summary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta\">\n<div class=\"sidebar-cta-title\">Ready to order?<\/div>\n<p class=\"sidebar-cta-body\">MOQ 50 pcs. Sample in 7\u201310 days. Quote within 24 hours. Factory-direct from Shiling, Guangzhou.<\/p>\n<a class=\"btn-tan\" href=\"\/ar\/get-quote\/\">Request a Quote<\/a>\n<a class=\"btn-outline-cream\" href=\"\/ar\/category\/buyer-guides\/\">More Buyer Guides<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-related\">\n<h2 class=\"rel-art-title\">More Buyer Guides<\/h2>\n<div class=\"rel-art-grid\">\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/how-to-choose-leather-menu-covers\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Restaurant \u00b7 Menu Covers<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Choose Leather Menu Covers for Your Restaurant<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Material grades, sizes, logo embossing, quantity planning and pricing.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/hotel-leather-key-card-holders-guide\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Hotel \u00b7 Key Card Holders<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Source Leather Key Card Holders for Hotels<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Formats, materials, logo options, MOQ and sampling timeline.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a class=\"rel-art-card\" href=\"\/ar\/custom-leather-corporate-gifts-china\/\">\n<div class=\"rel-art-cat\">Corporate \u00b7 Gifting<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-name\">How to Source Custom Leather Corporate Gifts from China<\/div>\n<div class=\"rel-art-desc\">Products, logo options, MOQ, sampling, packaging and DHL delivery.<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"art-cta\">\n<div class=\"cta-l\">\n<h2 class=\"cta-ttl\">Ready to source custom leather goods for your business?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"cta-sub\">MOQ 50 pieces. 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