Skin and Hide Market Report 2026

The skin and hide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $114.96 billion in 2025 to $120.91 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased livestock availability, traditional reliance on natural leather goods, expansion of global trade of animal hides, growth in artisanal leather production, rising demand from household utility products.

The skin and hide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $148.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising preference for premium leather finishes, growth in commercial applications of durable leather, increasing adoption of sustainable tanning processes, expanding global fashion and upholstery industries, technological advancements in hide processing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for premium leather quality, increasing adoption of ethical and traceable sourcing, growth in customized and specialty leather applications, expansion of leather use in high-end household and commercial goods, advancements in tanning and preservation techniques.

The growing demand for leather is expected to propel the expansion of the skin and hide market in the coming years. Leather is a strong and flexible material produced by tanning animal hides and skins to prevent decay and enhance strength, texture, and appearance for a variety of industrial and consumer uses. This demand is primarily driven by the expanding fashion and automotive industries, where consumers increasingly prefer premium, long-lasting materials, leading to greater use of leather in clothing, footwear, upholstery, and vehicle interiors. Skins and hides serve as the essential raw materials, ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply for high-quality leather production. For example, in January 2025, a report from World Footwear, a Portugal-based provider of global footwear industry news and statistics, noted that Brazil’s leather exports rose 12.5 percent year-on-year in 2024, reaching 1.26 billion United States dollars. As a result, rising leather demand is supporting the growth of the skin and hide market.

Leading companies in the skin and hide market are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to introduce innovative tanning techniques. Strategic partnerships allow companies to leverage each other’s strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits. For instance, in October 2023, Trumpler GmbH & Co. KG, a Germany-based leather chemicals manufacturer, partnered with Archroma, a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company, to offer a revolutionary leather production method that produces high-performance leather in a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective way. The DyTan method combines Trumpler and Archroma advancements to provide an alternative to traditional metal-free and chrome-tanned leather, enabling consistent production of leather with excellent shavability, color depth, and resistance to migration and abrasion. This collaboration allowed Trumpler to redesign conventional leather production processes and develop a novel approach. Both companies share a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, delivering a state-of-the-art solution for the leather industry.

In September 2025, Eurmoda, an Italy-based supplier of metal accessories for high-end leather goods, acquired La Cerniera for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Eurmoda seeks to strengthen its presence in the luxury leather accessories market and create a leading group in the sector. La Cerniera, also based in Italy, specializes in steel accessories for premium leather products and is well recognized for its expertise and strong position within the high-end fashion supply chain.

Major companies operating in the skin and hide market are Norilia Nordic AS, Sanimax Corporation, Texpac Hide & Skin Ltd., AI Bravo Leather Industries, J & E Sedgwick & Co. Ltd., OZ-YUKSEL Leather Company, JBS Couros S.A., Koktaslar Leather, Siddiq Leather Works Pvt. Ltd., Gruppo Mastrotto SpA, Leather Working Group, Horween Leather Co., Baker Commodities Inc., The Hide & Leather House Inc., Maverick Leather Company, PrimeAsia Leather Corporation, Scottish Leather Group Limited, Couro Azul S.A., Couroart Indústria e Comércio de Couros Ltda., Dani Leather, Eagle Ottawa LLC, GST AutoLeather Inc., Elmo Leather AB, Garrett Leather, Shoe Repair And Leather Goods, Nugget Co., Darling International Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are reshaping the skin and hide market by increasing import and export costs, disrupting trade flows of raw hides, tanned leather, and related chemicals, and creating pricing pressures across key product segments, particularly cattle hides and buffalo hides in regions dependent on cross-border sourcing such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs have elevated production costs and slowed procurement cycles for household and commercial applications, while some local producers benefit from reduced foreign competition and strengthened domestic demand. Overall, tariffs have prompted companies to diversify supply chains and explore localized processing to mitigate risk and maintain market stability.

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A skin or hide refers to the dried or tanned outer covering of an animal used by humans. Skin is typically associated with smaller animals such as deer and goats, while hide pertains to the outer covering of larger animals such as those in the bovine group or other large mammals. These processed materials are utilized in the creation of a diverse range of goods, including garments, cooking equipment, storage containers, and more.

The primary types of skin and hide products include cattle hides, buffalo hides, and horse hides, which can be either natural or artificial. Cattle hide specifically denotes leather produced from mature bovine hides, finding applications in various household and commercial uses.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the skin and hide market in 2025. The regions covered in the skin and hide market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the skin and hide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The skin and hide market consist of sales of beaver fur pelts, badger furs, bear hides, bobcat fur pelts, coyote pelts, ermine fur, and fox pelts. 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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