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PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1511242

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PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1511242

Biocides for Leather Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Biocide Type, Leather Type, Process, End User and By Geography

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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Biocides for Leather Market is accounted for $601.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $902.3 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period. Biocides for leather are chemical agents used to protect leather products from microbial degradation, including bacteria, fungi, and mold. These substances are applied during various stages of leather processing, such as curing, tanning, dyeing, and finishing, ensuring the longevity, quality, and durability of leather goods. Biocides help maintain the aesthetic and functional properties of leather, preventing biodeterioration and extending the product's lifespan.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing demand for leather products

The increasing demand for leather products, such as footwear, automotive upholstery, and fashion accessories, is a significant driver for the biocides market. High-quality leather requires protection from microbial damage during production and storage. Biocides play a crucial role in preserving leather by preventing mold, bacteria, and fungi growth, ensuring the longevity and quality of leather products. This demand is driven by consumer preferences for durable and aesthetically pleasing leather goods, which in turn boosts the need for effective biocides.

Restraint:

Environmental concerns

Environmental concerns regarding the use of biocides in leather production act as a restraint on market growth. Biocides can have adverse effects on the environment, including water pollution and harm to aquatic life, if not managed properly. Regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and REACH impose stringent regulations on biocide usage to mitigate these impacts. Compliance with these regulations can increase production costs and limit the use of certain biocides, thereby restraining market expansion.

Opportunity:

Innovations in biocide formulations

Innovations in biocide formulations present significant opportunities for market growth. Advances in technology have led to the development of more effective and environmentally friendly biocides. For instance, bio-based and biodegradable biocides are gaining traction as they offer similar protective benefits without the environmental drawbacks. These innovations not only enhance the performance of leather products but also align with increasing regulatory and consumer demands for sustainable solutions, opening new avenues for market expansion.

Threat:

Competition from substitutes

The biocides market for leather faces threats from alternative preservation methods and materials. Synthetic leather and other non-leather materials are becoming popular due to their lower cost and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, advancements in alternative preservation technologies, such as UV treatment and natural preservatives, pose a threat to traditional biocides. These substitutes can potentially reduce the demand for biocides in leather production, challenging market growth.

Covid-19 Impact:

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, leading to temporary closures of leather manufacturing units and trade route disruptions. This resulted in significant losses for the leather industry, including the biocides market. However, the pandemic also underscored the importance of hygiene and preservation, potentially driving future demand for biocides as industries recover and prioritize product quality and safety.

The bactericides segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The bactericides segment is expected to dominate the market due to its critical role in preventing bacterial growth during leather processing. Bactericides are essential in various stages, including soaking, tanning, and dyeing, to protect leather from bacterial degradation. Their effectiveness in maintaining the quality and durability of leather products makes them indispensable in the leather industry, driving their widespread adoption and contributing significantly to market growth.

The vegetable tanned leather segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The vegetable tanned leather segment is projected to have the highest CAGR due to the growing preference for eco-friendly and sustainable leather products. Vegetable tanning uses natural tannins from plant sources, reducing the environmental impact compared to traditional chrome tanning. This method aligns with increasing consumer and regulatory demands for sustainable practices, driving the adoption of vegetable tanned leather and, consequently, the demand for compatible biocides.

Region with largest share:

The Asia Pacific region is positioned to dominate the biocides for leather market due to its high concentration of leather manufacturing facilities and significant production capacity. Countries like China and India are major players in the global leather industry, driving substantial demand for biocides to ensure product quality and longevity. The region's robust industrial base and growing consumer market for leather goods further bolster its leading position in the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region anticipates rapid growth in the biocides for leather market, driven by increasing investments in the leather industry and modernization of production processes. The region's expanding middle class and rising disposable incomes are boosting demand for high-quality leather products. Additionally, government initiatives to support industrial growth and improve environmental standards are expected to drive the adoption of advanced biocide formulations, contributing to the region's high CAGR.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Biocides for Leather Market include BASF SE, Clariant AG, LANXESS AG, Eastman Chemical Company, Kemira Oyj, Baker Hughes Company, The Dow Chemical Company, SABIC, Lonza Group Ltd., Solvay S.A., Kronos Worldwide, Inc., AkzoNobel N.V., Bayer AG, FMC Corporation, Perstorp Holding AB, Steward Advanced Materials, Thor Specialities, Schulke & Mayr GmbH, Heraeus Holding GmbH and Weifang Taihong Biochemical Co., Ltd.

Key Developments:

In September 2023, LANXESS has conducted a study proving that biocides used in leather preservation do not migrate out of finished leather articles, ensuring consumer safety. The study, conducted by the FILK Institute in Freiberg, Germany, tested various types of leather treated with biocides such as OPP, CMK, OIT, and TCMTB. The results showed no detectable migration of biocide residues, indicating that leather products are safe for end users.

In February 2022, Clariant AG launched a new range of sustainable biocides for the leather industry. These products are designed to provide effective microbial protection while being environmentally friendly.

Biocide Types Covered:

  • Bactericides
  • Fungicides
  • Insecticides
  • Algaecides
  • Other Biocides

Leather Types Covered:

  • Chrome Tanned Leather
  • Vegetable Tanned Leather
  • Other Tanned Leathers

Process Covered:

  • Tanning and Dyeing Processes
  • Finishing Processes
  • Wet-End Processing
  • Beamhouse Operations
  • Other Process

End Users Covered:

  • Tanneries
  • Leather Finishing Facilities
  • Chemical Formulators Companies
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Product Code: SMRC26707

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 End User Analysis
  • 3.7 Emerging Markets
  • 3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Biocides for Leather Market, By Biocide Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Bactericides
  • 5.3 Fungicides
  • 5.4 Insecticides
  • 5.5 Algaecides
  • 5.6 Other Biocides

6 Global Biocides for Leather Market, By Leather Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Chrome Tanned Leather
  • 6.3 Vegetable Tanned Leather
  • 6.4 Other Tanned Leathers

7 Global Biocides for Leather Market, By Process

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Tanning and Dyeing Processes
  • 7.3 Finishing Processes
  • 7.4 Wet-End Processing
  • 7.5 Beamhouse Operations
  • 7.6 Other Process

8 Global Biocides for Leather Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Tanneries
  • 8.3 Leather Finishing Facilities
  • 8.4 Chemical Formulators Companies
  • 8.5 Other End Users

9 Global Biocides for Leather Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 BASF SE
  • 11.2 Clariant AG
  • 11.3 LANXESS AG
  • 11.4 Eastman Chemical Company
  • 11.5 Kemira Oyj
  • 11.6 Baker Hughes Company
  • 11.7 The Dow Chemical Company
  • 11.8 SABIC
  • 11.9 Lonza Group Ltd.
  • 11.10 Solvay S.A.
  • 11.11 Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
  • 11.12 AkzoNobel N.V.
  • 11.13 Bayer AG
  • 11.14 FMC Corporation
  • 11.15 Perstorp Holding AB
  • 11.16 Steward Advanced Materials
  • 11.17 Thor Specialities
  • 11.18 Schulke & Mayr GmbH
  • 11.19 Heraeus Holding GmbH
  • 11.20 Weifang Taihong Biochemical Co., Ltd.
Product Code: SMRC26707

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Biocide Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Bactericides (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Fungicides (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Insecticides (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Algaecides (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Other Biocides (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Leather Type (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Chrome Tanned Leather (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Vegetable Tanned Leather (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Other Tanned Leathers (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Process (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Tanning and Dyeing Processes (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Finishing Processes (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Wet-End Processing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Beamhouse Operations (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Other Process (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Tanneries (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Leather Finishing Facilities (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Chemical Formulators Companies (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Biocides for Leather Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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