Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Leather And Allied Products Manufacturing Market Global Briefing 2017" report to their offering.

The leather and allied product manufacturing industry can be categorized into the following: Leather and Hide Tanning and Finishing, Footwear Manufacturing, Women's Handbag and Purse Manufacturing, All Other Leather Good and Allied Product Manufacturing.

The top five competitors in the market made up 16% of the total market share in 2016. NIKE was the largest competitor with 5% of the market, followed by Gap Inc., Christian Dior, Adidas, and Ralph Lauren Corporation.

Leather product manufacturers are developing are using alternative raw materials to produce leather. For instance, fish skin, which is considered to be a waste by the fishing industry, is increasingly being used to make leather products. Fish leather is available in many varieties through different fish species and finishes that can be applied to different kinds of products. The Fish Leather Co. exclusively produces fish leather. Other alternatives of leather are derived from fruit palm, mushroom and pineapple.

Companies Featured:

  • Adidas
  • ASICS
  • Christian Dior
  • Gap Inc.
  • Kering SA
  • Levi Strauss and Co.
  • Michael Kors
  • NIKE
  • Prada
  • Ralph Lauren Corporation

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