| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| CAGR | 6.00 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | High |
Major Players*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Tanning Agents Market Analysis
The Tanning Agents Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.
COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. However, the market is now estimated to reached pre-pandemic levels and is expected to grow steadily.
- The rapid increase in demand for high-quality leather is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
- High operational costs and stringent environmental regulations are anticipated to hinder the market's growth.
- An increase in investment in R&D to develop alternate tanning technologies will likely create opportunities for the market in the coming years.
- Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
Tanning Agents Market Trends
Leather Tanning - The Fastest Growing Segment by Application
- The fastest-growing application in the tanning agents market is the leather-tanning application. Leather tanning involves treating the skins and hides of skins to produce leather. The process produces soft, durable, and flexible material.
- Various materials are used in the tanning process of leather. Most are iron, aluminum, titanium, zirconium, and chromium. Chrome tanning is widely employed due to its high tensile strength and high-temperature shrinkage property.
- Leather-tanned products are widely used in various end-user industries, such as the footwear and packing industry.
- According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (India), in the fiscal year 2021, leather footwear contributed to around USD 1.5 billion of India's leather exports. That year, total leather exports were around USD 3.7 billion, thus, supporting the market growth during the forecast period.
- Furthermore, according to the Travel Goods Association, retail sales of personal leather items in the United States increased by over 80% from 2020 to 2021, from USD 1.9 billion to approximately USD 3.4 billion. Thus, positively increasing the growth of the market.
- Owing to all these factors, the market for tanning agents will likely grow worldwide during the forecast period.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific dominated the global market. With growing footwear and personal care industries in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, the consumption of tanning agents is increasing.
- Personal care is one of the fastest-growing sectors in countries like China and India. For example, the Indian electronics industry is one of the fastest-growing industries globally.
- India's personal care and cosmetics sector is expected to grow continuously, with increasing shelf space in retail stores and boutiques. It will, thus, support the growth of the market.
- The domestic electronics manufacturing sector is expanding at a steady rate, owing to favorable government policies such as 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), no requirement for industrial licenses, and the technological transformation from manual to automatic production processes.
- According to a Ministry of Economy and Industry report, the country's beauty and personal care (BPC) industry was expected to reach more than USD 10 billion by 2021, driving the market's growth.
- Furthermore, China is the world's largest producer of footwear. Almost 54.1% of the footwear produced worldwide in 2021 was produced in China. China manufactured more than half of the world's shoes in 2021. Hence, positively increasing the market growth.
- Due to all such factors, the region's tanning agents market is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period.
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Tanning Agents Industry Overview
The tanning agents market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include BASF SE, LANXESS, Merck KGaA, Leather International, and CLARIANT, among others (in no particular order).
Tanning Agents Market Leaders
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BASF SE
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LANXESS
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Merck KGaA
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Leather International
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CLARIANT
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Tanning Agents Market News
- September 2022: Schill+Seilacher GmbH introduced SUCCUIR, a unique pre-tannage and tannage system at Lineapelle. The product is based on a triose produced from vegetable oil waste streams.
- January 2022: Smit & Zoon introduced their brand-new business, Nera, and Zeology, a cutting-edge new tanning product free of aldehydes, heavy metals, and chrome.
Tanning Agents Industry Segmentation
Tanning agents are chemicals that keep the collagen fibers in leather from disintegrating. A tanning agent removes water from the interstices between protein fibers and bonds them together. Vegetable tannin, mineral salts such as chromium sulfate, and fish or animal oil are the three most commonly used tanning agents. The tanning agents market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into inorganic materials, aldehyde tanning agents, vegetable tanning agents, and other types. By application, the market is segmented into leather tanning, sun tanning personal care products, and other applications. The report also covers the market size and forecasts in 15 countries across major regions. Market sizing and forecasts are based on revenue (USD million) for each segment.
| Type | Inorganic Materials | Chromium | |
| Zirconium | |||
| Others | |||
| Aldehyde Tanning Agents | Formaldehyde | ||
| Glutaraldehyde | |||
| Others | |||
| Vegetable Tanning Agents | |||
| Other Types | |||
| Application | Leather tanning | ||
| Sun Tanning and Personal Care Products | |||
| Other Applications | |||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China | |
| India | |||
| Japan | |||
| South Korea | |||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | |||
| North America | United States | ||
| Canada | |||
| Mexico | |||
| Europe | Germany | ||
| United Kingdom | |||
| Italy | |||
| France | |||
| Rest of Europe | |||
| South America | Brazil | ||
| Argentina | |||
| Rest of South America | |||
| Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia | ||
| South Africa | |||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa | |||
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Tanning Agents Market Research FAQs
What is the current Tanning Agents Market size?
The Tanning Agents Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Tanning Agents Market?
BASF SE, LANXESS, Merck KGaA, Leather International and CLARIANT are the major companies operating in the Tanning Agents Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Tanning Agents Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).
Which region has the biggest share in Tanning Agents Market?
In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Tanning Agents Market.
What years does this Tanning Agents Market cover?
The report covers the Tanning Agents Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Tanning Agents Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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