About half of all leather produced ends up in footwear, 30 percent is used in automobile interiors and furniture, and the rest goes into apparel and accessories, the industry funded Leather Industries of America estimates. Consumers will spend $21.58 billion on leather goods and luggage in 2014, the highest since at least 2000, according to Los Angeles based industry researcher IBISWorld. Consumer Comfort Index (COMFCOMF) climbed 23 percent in the 12 months through Nov.
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