Leather prices are climbing as new and proposed tariffs ripple through global supply chains, pushing up costs for manufacturers across footwear, fashion, and furniture. Many producers rely on imported hides and processed leather, and even small tariff changes can quickly raise input prices. As costs rise at the sourcing level, brands are being forced to rethink pricing, inventory planning, and supplier relationships to protect already tight margins.

What makes this move notable is how fast it feeds into everyday products. Higher leather prices don’t stay at the factory gate for long, they tend to show up in retail prices or slimmer profit margins. Some companies are trying to absorb part of the increase, while others are passing it on to consumers in stages. The result is a quiet but steady pressure building across consumer goods that often feels invisible until prices change.