Tannin Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global tannin market stood at a value of around USD 3.04 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.40% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a value of USD 5.65 Billion by 2034.

Leather Tanning Segment to Possess a Substantial Market Share of the Global Tannin Industry

Based on application, the leather tanning segment is predicted to account for a substantial market share in the tannin industry, as tannins are insoluble proteins that do not decompose. This growth can be associated with the heightened demand for leather products such as bags, footwear, and clothing worldwide, with the increasing disposable incomes. Similarly, in the automotive industry, leather seats are increasingly in demand. In leather processing, collagen in animal hide or skin and tannin cross-link to form leather. In addition, tannin is used in the manufacture of inks due to its ability to form dark blue or green solutions with iron salts and as wood adhesives in various wood products such as furniture. These factors are estimated to positively impact the market growth in the forecast period.

Europe to Witness a Substantial Growth Due to Increased Usage of Tannins in the Wine Industry

Europe is estimated to possess a significant share of the tannin industry in the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to the increased usage of tannin in the wine industry in the region. In areas such as France, with an increasingly expanding and developing wine industry, tannins are in great demand. In addition, the growing number of alcohol consumers in the region is further propelling the demand. Furthermore, in the Asia-Pacific region, tannins are being utilised in leather and food manufacturing. The demand is further increasing with the growing population, rising disposable income, and an improved standard of living in the region. These developments are expected to catalyse the market growth in the coming years.

Tannin: Market Segmentation

Tannin refers to astringent biomolecules extracted from plants and fruits. It is found in various parts of plants including barks, stem tissues, roots, seeds, and leaves. Moreover, plants have a large amount of tannin content, which protects them from predators and helps with their growth regulation. Fruits with rich tannin content include cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts, grapes, and oranges, among others. Besides fruits, tannins are also found in coffee, tea, red wine, and beer. Furthermore, tannins are used in medicines such as witch hazel, a source of tannin, used popularly in skincare and personal care products.

Market Breakup by Source

• Plant
• Brown Algae

Market Breakup by Product

• Hydrolysable Tannins
• Non-Hydrolysable Tannins
• Phlorotannins

Market Breakup by Application

• Leather Tanning
• Wine Production
• Wood Adhesives
• Anti-Corrosive Primers
• Other Applications

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Heightened Utilisation of Tannins in the Pharmaceutical Sector to Bolster the Growth of the Global Tannin Industry

Hydrolysable tannins are secondary plant metabolites that include simple gallic acid derivatives, gallotannins (GTs), and ellagitannins (ETs). These tannins exhibit anti-cancer, anti-angiogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcerative properties and are, therefore, extremely important in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industry. These are increasingly found in mangoes, guavas, pimento, and cloves. In addition, due to the concerns related to synthetic compounds used in the food industries, which tend to have adverse effects on the human body and the environment, tannins offer a potential alternative to these harmful chemicals in developing industries. Furthermore, the phlorotannins also offer excellent health properties such as radio-protective, anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-oxidation, anti-HIV, and anti-diabetic, which makes them extremely popular in the pharmaceutical industry, therefore, positively impacting the market growth in the coming years.

Key Industry Players in the Global Tannin Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global tannin market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Tannin Corporation
• S.A. Ajinomoto OmniChem N.V.
• Polson Ltd.
• Ever s.r.l.
• UCL company (pty) Ltd.
• LaffortSA
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the industry based on the Porter's five forces model and SWOT analysis.