These countries are regarded as the “Big 3” for purchasing small animal skins and calfskin with the finest grain and an elegant appearance, or natural-looking buffalo leather. Many customers are blocked from accessing one of the most important leather procurement markets by serious problems in terms of a stable political situation, logistics, reliability, shipping times and arduous travel. The answer here is a sophisticated stock system, error-free transfer and functioning logistics. Freedom from toxic substances, compliance with and monitoring of LWG standards, as well as compliance with social and ethical standards are essential.