Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 6.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €700.0m in 2023.
Trends and Insights
The automotive market has a strong influence on leather and leather goods manufacturers
- The automotive industry is the most important customer for leather goods, as automotive parts such as interior trim are often made of leather. Therefore, declining sales in the automotive market can have a negative impact on the sales of leather and leather goods manufacturers.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The automotive sector remains the most important sales market for leather manufacturers
- In Germany, the automotive sector will continue to be the most important customer for leather. It is used to cover car seats as well as high-quality interior trim for vehicles. Demand for leather therefore depends heavily on the success of German carmakers and how they will develop in the future. In the premium segment, the focus will continue to be on high-quality leather, which German manufacturers can sell at higher prices.
Biggest companies in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue (€m)
2023 |
|---|---|---|
Pangea Made GmbH | 55.8 | |
Gmelich + Söhne GmbH | 15.4 | |
Bader GmbH & Co. KG | 4.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Cowhide and calfskin, Saddlery and Reconstructed leather from leather fibers. Cowhide and calfskin is the largest segment of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Cowhide and calfskin are the most popular types of leather in the automotive and furniture industries
- Cowhide is the most widely used leather in the world, as it is considered tear-resistant and durable, and there are hardly any areas of leather use where cowhide cannot be processed.
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About this industry
Industry definition
The manufacture of leather and leather goods includes the tanning, dyeing and finishing of hides and skins for further processing in other industries, as well as the production of various finished leather goods such as suitcases, bags and saddlery. The manufacture of leather footwear and clothing does not belong to this industry.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include Cowhide and calfskin, Saddlery, Reconstructed leather from leather fibers and Travel, and carry-on cases, briefcases.Companies
Companies covered in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include Pangea Made GmbH, Gmelich + Söhne GmbH and Bader GmbH & Co. KG.Purchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include falzspäne, copper product and rawhides.Industry Code
WZ 15.1 - Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The automotive as well as the furniture industry are important sales markets for the leather industry. Their development is thus crucial for the success of leather manufactur...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
- Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Cowhide is the most widely used leather in the world, as it is considered tear-resistant and durable. The necessary beef skin is a by-product of beef production. Since beef i...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2023
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2023
- Major market segmentation in 2023
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Most companies in the leather industry are located in the southern region of Germany. The so-called South German raw material originating from the southern states is consider...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2023
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry players can compete with each other on the basis of the quality of their products. Likewise, the companies can benefit from economies of scale, provided that the...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Pangea Made produces almost exclusively for the automotive industry, manufacturing leather for car interiors. During the pandemic, automakers faced declines in demand and sup...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
- Overview of Pangea Made GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Gmelich + Söhne GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
- Overview of Bader GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Pangea Made GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Gmelich + Söhne GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bader GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The chemicals used in the production of leather and leather goods must comply with the REACH directive. It regulates the registration, evaluation and authorization of chemica...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Leather manufacturers can only keep their profit margins stable if they can pass on higher material, personnel and energy costs to their customers. The increased energy price...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
- Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- Average Wage (2013-2028)
- Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
- IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
- Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
- Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2013-2028)
- IVA (2013-2028)
- Establishments (2013-2028)
- Enterprises (2013-2028)
- Employment (2013-2028)
- Exports (2013-2028)
- Imports (2013-2028)
- Wages (2013-2028)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is €700.0m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2023?
There are 55 businesses in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2018 and 2023.
How may import tariffs affect the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 6.5 % between 2018 and 2023.
What is the forecast growth of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany are Pangea Made GmbH, Gmelich + Söhne GmbH and Bader GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Cowhide and calfskin and Saddlery are part of the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany is Pangea Made GmbH.
How competitive is the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Leather & Leather Goods Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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- United Nations Comtrade
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