launched in 2008, serves as a big continental trade show that brings together leather sector actors, leather and leather products exhibitors, sellers, buyers, investors, leather technologists, researchers, innovators, footwear and leather goods fashion and models, input, and equipment traders, as well as government representatives and conference participants from Africa & around the world.
The AALF is implemented with participation from key stakeholders from the private sector, government ministerial offices, International and regional Development Partners and Knowledge institutions
With their important role the stakeholders are participated in the fair as co-organizers, partners, sponsors and exhibitors
The AALF is one of the association's key market & promotion intervention with all the necessary budget and resource support.
The fair is funded through the resources mobilized and generated from:-
Accordingly, the entire cost of the fair is covered through a reasonable booth rent, budget support, sponsorship and support from Development Partners.
Marketing link for leather product manufacturers with African and international inputs and chemical suppliers and institutions and designers
Export promotion
Attraction of investment in the leather sector
Technology transfer and Innovation
Strong inter-African business relations
EHL promotion