The study involved a brief evaluation of the existing leather processing and leather products-making industries’ current status. The work was divided into four phases: desk review to relevant literature; fieldwork in seven (7) regions of Tanzania, which took place from 27th October to 9th November 2020; focus group discussion, held on 17th November 2020; and lastly, report writing. Questionnaires were used to collect data from leather processors (tanneries) and leather products manufacturers. Service providers’ opinions were obtained through focus group discussion (the discussion was guided by a pre-prepared checklist) as their role in the hides and skins value chain should never be underestimated.
The collected data and desk reviews enabled the evaluation of Tanzania’s leather sector and the reasons for its underperformance. The identified constraints that hinder the sector’s performance were used to recommend the solutions toward Tanzania’s leather sector’s desired status.
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