Leather Goods and Accessories: Market Research Report
The global outlook series on Leather Goods and Accessories provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.
The report offers an aerial view of global leather market, highlights latest market trends, and key growth drivers.
Market discussions in the report are amply illustrated with 51 fact-rich market data tables, charts, and graphs.
Regional markets briefly abstracted include United States, Canada, France, Germany, UK, China, and India.
The report recapitulates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.
Also included is an easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory of 379 companies worldwide, with addresses and contact details of each company.
The report offers an aerial view of global leather market, highlights latest market trends, and key growth drivers.
Market discussions in the report are amply illustrated with 51 fact-rich market data tables, charts, and graphs.
Regional markets briefly abstracted include United States, Canada, France, Germany, UK, China, and India.
The report recapitulates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities.
Also included is an easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory of 379 companies worldwide, with addresses and contact details of each company.
1.MARKET OVERVIEW
Market Overview & Outlook
Global Market Analysis
Analysis by Region
Analysis by Product Category
A Peek into Leather Gloves and Mittens Market
Leather Use and Modern Culture
Religious Beliefs towards Leather
Animal Rights Issues and Alternative Material Use
Brands and Brand Positions in the Leather Goods Sector
Leather Market: History & Growth
Productivity Improvement
Light Leather Industry
Growth of Leather Industry within Developing Countries
Industry Trade Reforms
2.TRENDS & ISSUES
Impact of Recession in Retrospect
Impact of the Euro Crisis
Resurgent Demand for Leadther Goods Propels Cattle Hide Prices
Long Leather Gloves: Back in Trend
Waxing Popularity of Leather Jackets
Bomber Jackets Rule the Roost in the Leather Garments Segment
Traditional Leather Bomber Jackets
Simplified Version of Traditional Leather Bomber Jackets
Contemporary Leather Bomber Jackets
Lightweight Leather-Order of the Day
Textured/Perforated Leather
Lightweight Suedes
Buttery Slick Leather
Luxury Exotic Leather Shifting Away from the Classic Look
Women Spend More than Men
Leather Gifts Market Gains Momentum
Governments Encourage Export of Finished Goods
3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Leather - Introduction
Leather Forms
Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Chrome-Tanned Leather
Aldehyde-Tanned Leather
Synthetic-Tanned Leather
Alum-Tanned Leather
Rawhide
Leather Types
Top-Grain or Full-Grain Leather
Corrected-Grain Leather
Other Types of Leather
Leather Manufacturing Process
Role of Enzymes’
Conditioning and Preservation
Preserving Book Binding Leather
Leather Produced from Animals
Technical Research
Period: Before 1980s
Period: 1980-1990
Period: Early 2000s
4.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
5.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
Export/Import Scenario
2.CANADA
Overview
3.EUROPE
Overview
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
Tanning Sector
Growth Strategies
Growth Barriers
3A.FRANCE
French Leather Accessories Market – An Insight
3B.GERMANY
An Overview of Leather Goods Market in Germany
3C.ITALY
Overview
Import-Export Scenario
3D.SPAIN
Small Leather Goods
3E.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Overview
Export/Import Scenario: A Historic Perspective
3F.TURKEY
Current Industry Status
Leather Processing Industry
Historical Overview
Factors in Favor of Turkish Leather Industry
Future Growth Strategies
Export-Import Scenario
3G.THE NETHERLANDS
Gloves Market – An Overview
3H.CROATIA
Overview
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Overview
4A.JAPAN
Overview
4B.CHINA
Overview of Leather Garments Sector
Impact of Recession on the Chinese Leather Industry
Post-Recession Scenario
Exports and Imports Scenario
China – A Big Importer of US Hides
Chinese Government to Strengthen Supervision of Imported Hides and Skins
Synthetic Leather Gaining Popularity
Women’s Leather Shoe Market
Changes and Challenges
Outlook for Chinese Leather Industry
High Prices Fail to Deter Chinese Imports of Leather Products
Chinese Tanneries Increasingly Pursue Innovation and Upgrading
Government to Help Chinese Leather Industry to Break into the Big League
New Growth Opportunities for China’s Leather Industry
Export-Import Market: A Historic Perspective
4C.HONG KONG
Overview
Challenges
4D.INDIA
Overview
Indian Leather Industry Rows in Soft Waters
Gains from Congenial Government
Policy Level Changes to Alter Industry Landscape
Recession Veers the Industry Off-Course
Current Scenario: Optimism Tempered by Uncertainty
Future Growth Prospects
FDI Inflows in Leather Products and Leather Industry
Major Production Facilities
Export Scenario
Leather Footwear Leads Indian Leather Exports
4E.INDONESIA
Developments in Indonesian Gloves Market
4F.PAKISTAN
Overview
Competition from Chinese Players
Leather Industry Demands and Requirements
Sialkot Tanneries Causing Water Pollution
Low Duty Drawback Rates Affect Competitiveness
Export of Leather Gloves on the Decline
Waning Export Levels Dampen Market Prospects
Other Impending Factors
Export Snippets: A Historic Perspective
4G.BANGLADESH
Overview
Economic Slowdown Hits Finished Leather Exports of Bangladesh
Government to Revamp Leather Industry to Exploit Expansion Potential
4H.SRI LANKA
Overview
Industry Scale
Government Measures
4I.THAILAND
Overview
4J.VIETNAM
Overview
Growth Focus
5.REST OF WORLD
Overview
5A.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Overview
Focus on Select Countries
Botswana
Overview
Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopian Leather Sector Eyeing Global Market
Production of Leather
Production Units
Leather Exports
Strategic Thrust from Government
Export Revenues Improving
Ethiopia in Premium Markets
Opportunities in the Ethiopian Market
Factors Impeding Growth
Iran
Overview
Kenya
Overview
Saudi Arabia
Overview
5B.LATIN AMERICA
Leather Gloves and Mittens Market – Overview
Focus on Select Countries
Argentina
Overview
Argentinean Government to Boost Domestic Leather & Leather Goods Sectors
Brazil
Overview
Brazilian Leather Industry Making a Mark in the International Market
Topical Industry Status
Colombia
Overview
Uruguay
Overview
Global Directory
Market Overview & Outlook
Global Market Analysis
Analysis by Region
Analysis by Product Category
Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods and Accessories by Geographic Region – US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods by Product Segment – Travel Items, Women's Bags, Small Leather Goods, Professional Items, and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 3. World 5-Year Perspective for Leather Goods and Accessories by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 and 2015
Table 4. World 5-Year Perspective for Leather Goods and Accessories by Product Segment – Travel Items, Women's Bags, Small Leather Goods, Professional Items, and Others for Years 2011 and 2015
A Peek into Leather Gloves and Mittens Market
Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 6. World 5-Year Perspective for Leather Gloves & Mittens by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011 and 2015
Leather Use and Modern Culture
Religious Beliefs towards Leather
Animal Rights Issues and Alternative Material Use
Brands and Brand Positions in the Leather Goods Sector
Table 7. Global Recent past, Current & Future Analysis for Branded and Luxury Leather Goods – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Leather Market: History & Growth
Productivity Improvement
Light Leather Industry
Growth of Leather Industry within Developing Countries
Industry Trade Reforms
2.TRENDS & ISSUES
Impact of Recession in Retrospect
Impact of the Euro Crisis
Resurgent Demand for Leadther Goods Propels Cattle Hide Prices
Long Leather Gloves: Back in Trend
Waxing Popularity of Leather Jackets
Bomber Jackets Rule the Roost in the Leather Garments Segment
Traditional Leather Bomber Jackets
Simplified Version of Traditional Leather Bomber Jackets
Contemporary Leather Bomber Jackets
Lightweight Leather-Order of the Day
Textured/Perforated Leather
Lightweight Suedes
Buttery Slick Leather
Luxury Exotic Leather Shifting Away from the Classic Look
Women Spend More than Men
Leather Gifts Market Gains Momentum
Governments Encourage Export of Finished Goods
3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Leather - Introduction
Leather Forms
Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Chrome-Tanned Leather
Aldehyde-Tanned Leather
Synthetic-Tanned Leather
Alum-Tanned Leather
Rawhide
Leather Types
Top-Grain or Full-Grain Leather
Corrected-Grain Leather
Other Types of Leather
Leather Manufacturing Process
Role of Enzymes’
Conditioning and Preservation
Preserving Book Binding Leather
Leather Produced from Animals
Technical Research
Period: Before 1980s
Period: 1980-1990
Period: Early 2000s
4.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
5.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/ INNOVATIONS
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.THE UNITED STATES
Overview
Table 8. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 9. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Personal Leather Goods Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 10. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Personal Leather Goods Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Pieces for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 11. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Belts/Small Leather Items Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 12. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Export/Import Scenario
Table 13. US Exports of Leather and Furs by Destination (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports for China, Mexico, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan and Others
Table 14. US Imports of Leather and Furs (Unmanufactured) by Country of Origin (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports for Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China and Others
2.CANADA
Overview
Table 15. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
3.EUROPE
Overview
Table 16. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 17. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
Tanning Sector
Growth Strategies
Growth Barriers
Table 18. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
3A.FRANCE
French Leather Accessories Market – An Insight
Table 19. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
3B.GERMANY
An Overview of Leather Goods Market in Germany
Table 20. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
3C.ITALY
Overview
Table 21. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 22. Italian Consumption of Leather Goods and Accessories for the Years 2009 & 2010: Consumption Value in US$ Million for Handbags, Belts, Rucksacks, Small Leather Goods and Others
Import-Export Scenario
Table 23. Italian Exports of Leather Goods and Accessories by Product Group (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports for Handbags and Purses, Small Leather Goods, Belts, Suitcases and Travel Bags, and Others
Table 24. Italian Imports of Leather Goods and Accessories by Product Group (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports for Handbags and Purses, Small Leather Goods, Suitcases and Travel Bags, Folders and Briefcases, and Others
Table 25. Italian Exports Of Leather And Furs By Destination (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown Of Value Exports For Switzerland, France, Japan, Us, Germany, Hong Kong And Others
Table 26. Italian Imports Of Leather And Furs By Country Of Origin (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown Of Value Imports For China, France, Switzerland, Romania, Belgium And Others
3D.SPAIN
Small Leather Goods
Table 27. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
3E.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Overview
Table 28. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 29. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Upholstery Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 30. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Suites Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2010 through 2015
Export/Import Scenario: A Historic Perspective
Table 31. UK Imports/Exports of Select Leather Items for the Years 2006 & 2007 (Value in £ '000)
Table 32. UK Imports/Exports of Select Leather Items for the Years 2006 & 2007 (Volume in Metric Tons/Kilograms/ Square Meters)
3F.TURKEY
Current Industry Status
Leather Processing Industry
Historical Overview
Factors in Favor of Turkish Leather Industry
Future Growth Strategies
Export-Import Scenario
Table 33. Turkish Leatherwear Exports by Destination (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports for Germany, Russia, France, Italy, Spain and Others
Table 34. Turkish Exports of Leather Trunks, Hand-bags, Suitcases, and Related Products by Destination (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports Italy, UK, Germany, Russia, France and Others
Table 35. Turkish Exports of Footwear (Including Leather and Non-Leather) by Destination (2009 & 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports for Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France and Others
3G.THE NETHERLANDS
Gloves Market – An Overview
3H.CROATIA
Overview
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
Overview
Table 36. Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 37. Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
4A.JAPAN
Overview
4B.CHINA
Overview of Leather Garments Sector
Impact of Recession on the Chinese Leather Industry
Post-Recession Scenario
Exports and Imports Scenario
China – A Big Importer of US Hides
Chinese Government to Strengthen Supervision of Imported Hides and Skins
Synthetic Leather Gaining Popularity
Women’s Leather Shoe Market
Changes and Challenges
Outlook for Chinese Leather Industry
High Prices Fail to Deter Chinese Imports of Leather Products
Chinese Tanneries Increasingly Pursue Innovation and Upgrading
Government to Help Chinese Leather Industry to Break into the Big League
New Growth Opportunities for China’s Leather Industry
Table 38. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Accessories and Trimmings Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 39. Production of Leather Shoes in China: Output Value in US$ Billion for Years 2010 through 2015
Export-Import Market: A Historic Perspective
Table 40. Chinese Exports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Export Value in US$ Million for Traveling Goods & Cases, Leather Shoes, Components for Footwear, Leather Garments, Leather Gloves, Skins Leather, Leather Balls, Fur Garments,Leather Equipment, and Raw Hides Leather
Table 41. Chinese Imports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Import Value in US$ Million for Leather, Raw Hides & Skins, Traveling Goods & Cases,Leather Shoes, Components for Footwear, Leather Equipment, Leather Garments, Leather Equipment Parts, Fur Garments, Leather Balls, and Leather Gloves
4C.HONG KONG
Overview
Challenges
4D.INDIA
Overview
Indian Leather Industry Rows in Soft Waters
Gains from Congenial Government
Policy Level Changes to Alter Industry Landscape
Recession Veers the Industry Off-Course
Current Scenario: Optimism Tempered by Uncertainty
Future Growth Prospects
Table 42. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Wallets Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Table 43. Manufacturing Capacity in the Indian Leather Goods Industry by Product Segment: 2010
Table 44. Indian Leather Goods Market (A Historic Perspective): Number of Leather Production Units by State for the year 2008 (In Units)
FDI Inflows in Leather Products and Leather Industry
Major Production Facilities
Export Scenario
Leather Footwear Leads Indian Leather Exports
Table 45. Indian Exports of Leather Goods for FY 2009-10 & 2010-11 by Product Category - Leather Footwear, Leather Parts, Leather Apparel, Saddlery & Hardness, and Other Leather Goods (Value in US$ Million)
Table 46. Indian Exports of Leather Goods and Accessories for the Financial Years 2009-10 & 2010-11: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country India on Track to Become the Leading Destination for Leather & Leather Goods
4E.INDONESIA
Developments in Indonesian Gloves Market
4F.PAKISTAN
Overview
Competition from Chinese Players
Leather Industry Demands and Requirements
Sialkot Tanneries Causing Water Pollution
Low Duty Drawback Rates Affect Competitiveness
Export of Leather Gloves on the Decline
Waning Export Levels Dampen Market Prospects
Other Impending Factors
Export Snippets: A Historic Perspective
Table 47. Pakistani Exports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Category - Leather, Leather Garments, Leather Gloves, Leather Footwear, andLeather Goods (Value in US$ '000)
Table 48. Pakistani Exports of Leather Garments for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ '000)
Table 49. Pakistani Exports of Leather Gloves for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ '000)
4G.BANGLADESH
Overview
Economic Slowdown Hits Finished Leather Exports of Bangladesh
Government to Revamp Leather Industry to Exploit Expansion Potential
4H.SRI LANKA
Overview
Industry Scale
Government Measures
4I.THAILAND
Overview
4J.VIETNAM
Overview
Growth Focus
5.REST OF WORLD
Overview
5A.MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Overview
Focus on Select Countries
Botswana
Overview
Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopian Leather Sector Eyeing Global Market
Production of Leather
Production Units
Leather Exports
Strategic Thrust from Government
Export Revenues Improving
Ethiopia in Premium Markets
Opportunities in the Ethiopian Market
Factors Impeding Growth
Iran
Overview
Kenya
Overview
Saudi Arabia
Overview
5B.LATIN AMERICA
Leather Gloves and Mittens Market – Overview
Table 50. Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015
Focus on Select Countries
Argentina
Overview
Argentinean Government to Boost Domestic Leather & Leather Goods Sectors
Brazil
Overview
Brazilian Leather Industry Making a Mark in the International Market
Table 51. Brazilian Exports of Leather and Fur (A Historic Perspective) by Select Province – Bahia, Ceara, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, and Sao Paulo (in US$ Million) for the Year 2008
Topical Industry Status
Colombia
Overview
Uruguay
Overview
Global Directory