The leather chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.38 billion in 2024 to $9.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing leather goods industry, demand for high-quality leather products, fashion industry trends, urbanization and lifestyle changes, leather recycling and sustainability, increase in leather exports, quality control and consistency.
The leather chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of new leather types, investments in leather processing facilities, customization in leather finishes, e-commerce growth in leather retail, bio-based leather chemicals, globalization of leather supply chains. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of chromium-free tanning agents, leather recycling technologies, digitalization and smart manufacturing, customization and specialty chemicals, leather biotechnology:, traceability and transparency, anti-microbial leather chemicals.
The leather chemicals market anticipates growth due to rising demand for premium goods. Increased purchasing power and a stronger economy have elevated the need for high-end products, specifically premium leather used in apparel, footwear, and automotive items. The production process of these goods involves various leather production stages, necessitating the use of chemicals for tanning, dyeing, and retention. Forecasts by ZipDo predict the luxury fashion sector to hit a market volume of $429.76 billion by 2025, with online sales potentially constituting 30% of the global total. Luxury vehicle sales, as noted by BMW, saw an 8.4% increase in premium luxury cars, totaling 2,213,795 units, a 9.1% rise from 2021. This surge in premium product sales is expected to drive growth in the leather chemicals market.
The expansion of the leather chemicals market hinges on the escalating demand for leather products, encompassing a wide range of items made from durable animal hides and skins. Employing suitable leather chemicals enables manufacturers to tailor products to specific standards in terms of quality, performance, and appearance. Hermès International's reported 16% sales increase in Leather Products and Saddlery during the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, owing to increased capacity and sustained demand. The growing appetite for leather products is projected to fuel the leather chemicals market's growth.
Major players in the leather chemicals market are pursuing a strategic partnership approach to enhance their market presence and provide innovative solutions to their customers. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For example, in January 2024, Syn-Bios, an Italy-based chemical plant, formed a partnership with Pidilite Industries Ltd., an India-based adhesive manufacturer. This collaboration aims to enhance Pidilite's product range in eco-friendly leather chemicals. The partnership represents a strategic move for Pidilite, enabling the company to address the growing demand for sustainable leather products in South Asia. By utilizing Syn-Bios' expertise in sustainable chemical solutions, Pidilite seeks to bolster its position in the eco-friendly market segment and align with global sustainability trends.
Major players in the leather chemicals industry are embracing strategic partnerships to strengthen their market presence and introduce innovative solutions. These collaborations involve leveraging combined strengths and resources for mutual gains and success. For instance, TRUMPLER GmbH & Co. KG partnered with Archroma to introduce DyTan, an eco-friendly and cost-effective leather production process. DyTan offers an alternative to traditional metal-free and chrome-tanned leather production techniques, utilizing the AVICUERO System alongside bio-based fatliquors and retanning agents. Derived from functional biopolymers through leather shavings' hydrolysis, these components aim to provide high-performance leather while enhancing environmental sustainability. TRUMPLER GmbH & Co. KG, as Archroma's global partner, oversees the worldwide distribution of the AVICUERO System.
In December 2022, Leder Chimica, an Italy-based producer of chemicals for the leather industry, acquired Veco for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Leder Chimica's market position in leather finishing products by leveraging synergies and expanding its development in foreign markets. The integration of Veco will enrich Leder Chimica's portfolio and improve its global competitiveness. Veco, also based in Italy, specializes in manufacturing leather chemicals.
Major companies operating in the leather chemicals market are Stahl Holdings BV, Clariant AG, TFL Ledertechnik GmbH, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical India Pvt. ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd., Elementis PLC, Chemtan Company Inc., Lawrence Industries Limited, Schill Seilacher GmbH, TASA Group International, Zschimmer & Schwarz Co. KG, Indofil Industries Ltd., Papertex Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Smit & Zoon BV, BASF SE, Cargill Inc., Koninklijke DSM NV, AllChem Corporation, Chemours Company, Dow Chemical Company, Hebei Yida Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Lanxess AG, Solvay SA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the leather chemical market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the leather chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the leather chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Leather chemicals constitute a group of chemical compounds designed to improve the quality of leather products, reduce water usage in production processes, and optimize formulation efficiency. They play crucial roles in the tanning, dyeing, and preservation of leather throughout its various applications. These chemicals encompass preservatives, cleansing agents, wetting agents, biocides, fat liquors, and dyes, each serving distinct functions.
The primary products within the realm of leather chemicals include biocides, surfactants, chromium sulfate, polyurethane resins, and sodium bicarbonate. Biocides, aimed at eliminating or controlling harmful organisms using chemical or biological means, are available in liquid or powder forms as either ready-to-use formulations or concentrates. These chemicals are integral in tanning, dyeing, beamhouse processes, and finishing treatments across the footwear, upholstery, leather goods, and garment sectors.
The leather chemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides leather chemicals market statistics, Including leather chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a leather chemicals market share, detailed leather chemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the leather chemicals industry. This leather chemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The leather chemicals market consists of sales of degreasers, swell regulating agents, lime, sodium sulfide, sodium hydrosulfide, caustic soda, and soda ash. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The leather chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of new leather types, investments in leather processing facilities, customization in leather finishes, e-commerce growth in leather retail, bio-based leather chemicals, globalization of leather supply chains. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of chromium-free tanning agents, leather recycling technologies, digitalization and smart manufacturing, customization and specialty chemicals, leather biotechnology:, traceability and transparency, anti-microbial leather chemicals.
The leather chemicals market anticipates growth due to rising demand for premium goods. Increased purchasing power and a stronger economy have elevated the need for high-end products, specifically premium leather used in apparel, footwear, and automotive items. The production process of these goods involves various leather production stages, necessitating the use of chemicals for tanning, dyeing, and retention. Forecasts by ZipDo predict the luxury fashion sector to hit a market volume of $429.76 billion by 2025, with online sales potentially constituting 30% of the global total. Luxury vehicle sales, as noted by BMW, saw an 8.4% increase in premium luxury cars, totaling 2,213,795 units, a 9.1% rise from 2021. This surge in premium product sales is expected to drive growth in the leather chemicals market.
The expansion of the leather chemicals market hinges on the escalating demand for leather products, encompassing a wide range of items made from durable animal hides and skins. Employing suitable leather chemicals enables manufacturers to tailor products to specific standards in terms of quality, performance, and appearance. Hermès International's reported 16% sales increase in Leather Products and Saddlery during the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, owing to increased capacity and sustained demand. The growing appetite for leather products is projected to fuel the leather chemicals market's growth.
Major players in the leather chemicals market are pursuing a strategic partnership approach to enhance their market presence and provide innovative solutions to their customers. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits and success. For example, in January 2024, Syn-Bios, an Italy-based chemical plant, formed a partnership with Pidilite Industries Ltd., an India-based adhesive manufacturer. This collaboration aims to enhance Pidilite's product range in eco-friendly leather chemicals. The partnership represents a strategic move for Pidilite, enabling the company to address the growing demand for sustainable leather products in South Asia. By utilizing Syn-Bios' expertise in sustainable chemical solutions, Pidilite seeks to bolster its position in the eco-friendly market segment and align with global sustainability trends.
Major players in the leather chemicals industry are embracing strategic partnerships to strengthen their market presence and introduce innovative solutions. These collaborations involve leveraging combined strengths and resources for mutual gains and success. For instance, TRUMPLER GmbH & Co. KG partnered with Archroma to introduce DyTan, an eco-friendly and cost-effective leather production process. DyTan offers an alternative to traditional metal-free and chrome-tanned leather production techniques, utilizing the AVICUERO System alongside bio-based fatliquors and retanning agents. Derived from functional biopolymers through leather shavings' hydrolysis, these components aim to provide high-performance leather while enhancing environmental sustainability. TRUMPLER GmbH & Co. KG, as Archroma's global partner, oversees the worldwide distribution of the AVICUERO System.
In December 2022, Leder Chimica, an Italy-based producer of chemicals for the leather industry, acquired Veco for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Leder Chimica's market position in leather finishing products by leveraging synergies and expanding its development in foreign markets. The integration of Veco will enrich Leder Chimica's portfolio and improve its global competitiveness. Veco, also based in Italy, specializes in manufacturing leather chemicals.
Major companies operating in the leather chemicals market are Stahl Holdings BV, Clariant AG, TFL Ledertechnik GmbH, Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd., Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical India Pvt. ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd., Elementis PLC, Chemtan Company Inc., Lawrence Industries Limited, Schill Seilacher GmbH, TASA Group International, Zschimmer & Schwarz Co. KG, Indofil Industries Ltd., Papertex Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Smit & Zoon BV, BASF SE, Cargill Inc., Koninklijke DSM NV, AllChem Corporation, Chemours Company, Dow Chemical Company, Hebei Yida Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Lanxess AG, Solvay SA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the leather chemical market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the leather chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the leather chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Leather chemicals constitute a group of chemical compounds designed to improve the quality of leather products, reduce water usage in production processes, and optimize formulation efficiency. They play crucial roles in the tanning, dyeing, and preservation of leather throughout its various applications. These chemicals encompass preservatives, cleansing agents, wetting agents, biocides, fat liquors, and dyes, each serving distinct functions.
The primary products within the realm of leather chemicals include biocides, surfactants, chromium sulfate, polyurethane resins, and sodium bicarbonate. Biocides, aimed at eliminating or controlling harmful organisms using chemical or biological means, are available in liquid or powder forms as either ready-to-use formulations or concentrates. These chemicals are integral in tanning, dyeing, beamhouse processes, and finishing treatments across the footwear, upholstery, leather goods, and garment sectors.
The leather chemicals market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides leather chemicals market statistics, Including leather chemicals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a leather chemicals market share, detailed leather chemicals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the leather chemicals industry. This leather chemicals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The leather chemicals market consists of sales of degreasers, swell regulating agents, lime, sodium sulfide, sodium hydrosulfide, caustic soda, and soda ash. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Leather Chemicals Market Characteristics3. Leather Chemicals Market Trends and Strategies4. Leather Chemicals Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Leather Chemicals Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Leather Chemicals Market34. Recent Developments in the Leather Chemicals Market
5. Global Leather Chemicals Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Leather Chemicals Market Segmentation
7. Leather Chemicals Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Leather Chemicals Market
9. China Leather Chemicals Market
10. India Leather Chemicals Market
11. Japan Leather Chemicals Market
12. Australia Leather Chemicals Market
13. Indonesia Leather Chemicals Market
14. South Korea Leather Chemicals Market
15. Western Europe Leather Chemicals Market
16. UK Leather Chemicals Market
17. Germany Leather Chemicals Market
18. France Leather Chemicals Market
19. Italy Leather Chemicals Market
20. Spain Leather Chemicals Market
21. Eastern Europe Leather Chemicals Market
22. Russia Leather Chemicals Market
23. North America Leather Chemicals Market
24. USA Leather Chemicals Market
25. Canada Leather Chemicals Market
26. South America Leather Chemicals Market
27. Brazil Leather Chemicals Market
28. Middle East Leather Chemicals Market
29. Africa Leather Chemicals Market
30. Leather Chemicals Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Leather Chemicals Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Leather Chemicals Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Leather Chemicals Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on leather chemicals market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for leather chemicals? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The leather chemicals market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) by Product: Biocides; Surfactants; Chromium Sulfate; Polyurethane Resins; Sodium Bicarbonate2) by Process: Tanning and Dyeing; Beamhouse; Finishing Chemicals
3) by Application: Footwear; Upholstery; Leather Goods; Garments
Subsegments:
1) by Biocides: Preservatives; Fungicides; Bactericides2) by Surfactants: Anionic Surfactants; Cationic Surfactants; Nonionic Surfactants
3) by Chromium Sulfate: Basic Chromium Sulfate; Sulfate-Free Chromium Compounds
4) by Polyurethane Resins: Flexible Polyurethane Resins; Rigid Polyurethane Resins
5) by Sodium Bicarbonate: Leather Tanning Agent; PH Regulator
Key Companies Mentioned: Stahl Holdings BV; Clariant AG; TFL Ledertechnik GmbH; Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.; Arkema SA
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Leather Chemicals market report include:- Stahl Holdings BV
- Clariant AG
- TFL Ledertechnik GmbH
- Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.
- Arkema SA
- Eastman Chemical India Pvt. ltd.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
- Dystar Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Elementis PLC
- Chemtan Company Inc.
- Lawrence Industries Limited
- Schill Seilacher GmbH
- TASA Group International
- Zschimmer & Schwarz Co. KG
- Indofil Industries Ltd.
- Papertex Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
- Smit & Zoon BV
- BASF SE
- Cargill Inc.
- Koninklijke DSM NV
- AllChem Corporation
- Chemours Company
- Dow Chemical Company
- Hebei Yida Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
- Lanxess AG
- Solvay SA
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Wacker Chemie AG
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 9.96 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 13.29 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
