Tannin Market Report 2026

The tannin market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.88 billion in 2025 to $3.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to traditional leather tanning practices, use in beverage processing, availability of plant sources, expansion of wood adhesives, demand for natural preservatives.

The tannin market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward eco friendly materials, growth in plant based chemicals, innovation in extraction technologies, rising demand for natural additives, sustainability regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for natural tanning agents, increasing use in wine and beverage clarification, expansion of bio based adhesives, rising adoption in corrosion protection, focus on plant derived functional compounds.

The growing demand from the leather industry is expected to drive the growth of the tannin market in the coming years. The leather industry refers to the sector involved in processing animal hides and skins into leather and manufacturing a wide range of leather products, including garments, footwear, and accessories. Demand from the leather industry is driven by evolving fashion trends, the expansion of the automotive sector, the rising popularity of premium home furnishings, and advancements in sustainable leather production methods. Tannin is used in the leather industry as a key component in the tanning process, where it helps transform raw animal hides into durable and flexible leather by binding with proteins in the hides to prevent decomposition and enhance the material’s strength and quality. For instance, in January 2025, according to the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB), a Brazil-based industry association, Brazil’s exports of hides and skins reached USD 1.26 billion in 2024, reflecting 12.5% growth in value, 22.3% growth in square-meter volume, and 38.8% growth in tonnage compared to 2023. Therefore, the increasing demand from the leather industry is driving the growth of the tannin market.

Leading companies in the tannin market are concentrating on developing innovative products, including sustainable tan leather that is both environmentally friendly and safe for consumers. Sustainable tan leather is produced using eco-friendly and ethically responsible methods, particularly in the tanning process. For instance, in August 2023, Bentley Motors Limited, a UK-based luxury car and SUV manufacturer, introduced Olive Tan Leather as part of its sustainability efforts. This tanning agent, derived from the organic by-products of olive oil pressing, comes from wastewater collected during the olive pressing process. It is free of harmful metals, minerals, and aldehydes, and uses less water compared to traditional tanning methods.

In July 2024, Tannin Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of leather products, acquired Whittemore-Wright Company Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to broaden Tannin Corporation's product range and market presence by integrating the capabilities and customer base of Whittemore-Wright Company Inc., a US-based company specializing in tanning oils for leather.

Major companies operating in the tannin market are Indena S.p.A., Mimosa S.A., Silvateam S.p.A., Polson Ltd., W. Ulrich GmbH, Laffort SA, Ever S.R.L., TANAC Inc., Tanin Sevnica d.d., Tannin Corporation, UCL Company (Pty) Ltd., Forestal Mimosa Ltda., CIMV S.A., Indunor S.A., Monteloeder S.L., Agrovin S.A., Prisco - Industrie dei Derivati Tannici S.r.l., AEB Group S.p.A., Gelerlioglu Tannin (Gelerlioglu Deri Kimya A.Ş.), Seta S.A., Unitán S.A.I.C.

Europe was the largest region in the tannin market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tannin market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tannin market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tannin market consists of sales of wood tannins, quebracho tannins, chestnut tannins, synthetic tannins, and gall tannins. 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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