1.Market Overview
Market Structure and Overview
Table 1: World Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 2: World Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods by Product Segment – Travel Items, Women's Bags, Small Leather Goods, Professional Items, and Other Segment Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Peek into Leather Gloves and Mittens Market
Table 3: World Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Global Leather Production
Table 4: Global Production of Leather by Geographic Region – North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East/Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Volume in Million Square Feet for Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
Leather Use and Modern Culture
Religious Beliefs Towards Leather
Animal Rights Issues and Alternative Material Use
Brands and Brand Positions in the Leather Goods Sector
Table 5: Global Current & Future Analysis for Branded and Luxury Leather Goods - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Leather Market: History & Growth
Productivity Improvement
Light Leather Industry
Growth of Leather Industry within Developing Countries
Industry Trade Reforms
2.Product Overview
Leather - Introduction
Leather Forms
Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Chrome-Tanned Leather
Aldehyde-Tanned Leather
Synthetic-Tanned Leather
Alum-Tanned Leather
Rawhide
Leather Types
Top-Grain or Full-Grain Leather
Corrected-Grain Leather
Other Types of Leather
Leather Manufacturing Process
Role of Enzymes’
Conditioning and Preservation
Preserving Book Binding Leather
Leather Produced from Animals
Technical Research
Period: Before 1980s
Period: 1980-1990
Period: Early 2000s
3.Trends & Issues
Women Spend More than Men
Leather Gifts Market Gains Momentum
Governments Encourage Export of Finished Goods
4.Mergers & Acquisitions
5.Strategic Corporate Developments
6.Product Introductions/Innovations
A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
1.The United States
Overview
Table 6: US Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 7: US Current & Future Analysis for Personal Leather Goods Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 8: US Current & Future Analysis for Personal Leather Goods Market – Annual Sales Figures in Million Pieces for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 9: US Current & Future Analysis for Belts/Small Leather Items Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 10: US Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 11: US Production of Leather in Million Square Feet for the Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
Competition
Table 12: US Leather Goods Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales of Luggage, Hand Bags, and Leather Accessories Stores by Leading Companies - Coach, Inc., Samsonite, Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc., and Others
Table 13: US Leather Goods Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Premium Leather Goods (Products > $100) by Leading Companies - Coach, Inc., Dooney & Bourke, Gucci, Hermes, Kate Spade, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Others
Export/Import Scenario
Table 14: US Exports of Leather Articles, Saddlery and Harness, Handbags, Travel Goods, and Similar Items for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 15: US Imports of Leather Articles, Saddlery and Harness, Handbags, Travel Goods, and Similar Items for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country/Region
Table 16: US Exports of Leather, Skins, and Raw Hides for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 17: US Imports of Leather, Skins, and Raw Hides for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country/Region
Table 18: US Exports of Leather and Furs for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 19: US Imports of Leather and Furs (Unmanufactured) for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country/Region
2.Canada
Overview
Table 20: Canadian Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 21: Canadian Production of Leather in Million Square Feet for the Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
Table 22: Canadian Exports of Leather Articles, Travel Goods, Saddlery and Harness, Handbags, and Related Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 23: Canadian Imports of Leather Articles, Travel Goods, Saddlery and Harness, Handbags, and related Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country/Region
Table 24: Canadian Exports of Leather, Skins, and Raw Hides for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 25: Canadian Imports of Leather, Skins, and Raw Hides for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country/Region
3.Japan
Overview
Table 26: Japanese Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 27: Japanese Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 28: Japanese Leather Goods Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Premium Leather Goods by Leading Companies - Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Others
Table 29: Japanese Production of Leather in Million Square Feet for the Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
4.Europe
Overview
Table 30: European Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 31: European Current & Future Analysis for Protective Leather Gloves by Product Segment - Mechanical Protection Gloves, and Thermal Protection Gloves Market Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Factors Influencing Consumer Behavior
Tanning Sector
Growth Strategies
Growth Barriers
Table 32: European Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens by Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual sales figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Production Scenario
Table 33: European Production of Leather by Geographic Region – Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey, UK, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Volume in Million Square Feet for Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
4a.Croatia
Overview
4b.France
French Leather Accessories Market – An Insight
Table 34: French Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
4c.Germany
An Overview of Leather Goods Market in Germany
Table 35: German Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
4d.Italy
Overview
Table 36: Italian Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Import-Export Scenario
Table 37: Italian Imports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2005 & 2006: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Category - Leather, Leather Footwear, Non-Leather Footwear, Footwear Components, Leather Goods, Leather Garments, and Saddlery & Harness
Table 38: Italian Imports of Leather and Leather Products from India for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Category - Finished Leather, Footwear, Leather Garments, Leather Goods, and Saddlery & Harness
4e.Spain
Small Leather Goods
Table 39: Spanish Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
4f.Turkey
Current Industry Status
Leather Processing Industry
Historical Overview
Factors in Favor of Turkish Leather Industry
Future Growth Strategies
Table 40: Turkish Leather Goods Market (2003-2005): Production of Leather Goods by Product Type - Stout Leather (In '000 Tons), Leather Wear Products (In '000 Units), Leather Footwear (In Million Pairs), and Leather Articles (In US$ Million)
Export-Import Scenario
Table 41: Turkish Exports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2006 & 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Category - Leather Goods, Raw Leather, Leather Footwear, and Furs
Table 42: Turkish Exports of Leatherwear for the Years 2006 & 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
Table 43: Turkish Exports of Leather Trunks, Hand-bags, Suitcases, and Related Products for the Years 2006 & 2007: Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country/Region
4g.The Netherlands
Gloves Market – An Overview
4h.The United Kingdom
Overview
Table 44: UK Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 45: UK Current & Future Analysis for Leather Upholstery Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 46: UK Current & Future Analysis for Leather Suites Market - Annual Sales Figures in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2012
Export/Import Scenario
Table 47: UK Imports/Exports of Select Leather Items for the Years 2006 & 2007 (Value in £ '000)
Table 48: UK Imports/Exports of Select Leather Items for the Years 2006 & 2007 (Volume in Metric Tons/Kilograms/Square Meters)
5.Asia-Pacific
Overview
Table 49: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Leather Goods Market – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 50: Asia-Pacific Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 51: Asia-Pacific Production of Leather by Geographic Region –China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Volume in Million Square Feet for Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
5a.Bangladesh
Overview
Economic Slowdown Hits Finished Leather Exports of Bangladesh
Government Aids Allegedly Lack Commitment
5b.China
Overview of Leather Garments Sector
Chinese Leather Market Facing the Heat of Global Crisis
China – A Big Importer of US Hides
Synthetic Leather Gaining Popularity
Women’s Leather Shoe Market
Changes and Challenges
Outlook for Chinese Leather Industry
Table 52: Chinese Current & Future Analysis for Leather Accessories and Trimmings Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 53: Chinese Current & Future Analysis for Leather Shoes - Annual Production Value in US$ Billion for Years 2008 through 2012
Export-Import Market
Table 54: Chinese Exports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Export Value in US$ Million for Traveling Goods & Cases, Leather Shoes, Components for Footwear, Leather Garments, Leather Gloves, Skins Leather, Leather Balls, Fur Garments, Leather Equipment, and Raw Hides Leather
Table 55: Chinese Imports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008: Import Value in US$ Million for Leather, Raw Hides & Skins, Traveling Goods & Cases, Leather Shoes, Components for Footwear, Leather Equipment, Leather Garments, Leather Equipment Parts, Fur Garments, Leather Balls, and Leather Gloves
Table 56: Chinese Exports of Footwear with Leather Uppers for the Years 2005 & 2006 (Value in US$ Million and Volume in 10,000 Pairs)
Table 57: Chinese Output of Leather Shoes by Select Province for the Year 2006 (Volume in '000 Pairs)
Table 58: Chinese Output of Light Leather by Select Province for the Year 2006 (Volume in '000 Square Meters)
5c.Hong Kong
Overview
Challenges
5d.India
Overview
Indian Leather Industry Rows in Soft Waters
Gains from Congenial Government
Uncertain Times Ahead
Future Growth Prospects
Table 59: Indian Current & Future Analysis for Leather Wallets Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 60: Indian Leather Goods Market (2008): Estimated Manufacturing Capacity of Leather by Product Type (In Million Pieces)
Table 61: Indian Leather Goods Market (2008): Number of Leather Production Units by State (In Units)
FDI Inflows in Leather Products and Leather Industry
Major Production Facilities
Export Scenario
Leather Footwear Leads Indian Leather Exports
Table 62: Indian Exports of Leather Goods for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Product Category - Leather Footwear, Leather Goods, Finished Leather, Leather Garments, Footwear Component, Sadllery & Hardness, and Non-Leather Footwear (Value in US$ Million)
Table 63: Indian Exports of Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Country/ Region (Value in US$ Million)
Exports of Finished Leather
Table 64: Indian Exports of Finished Leather for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ Million)
Table 65: Indian Exports of Leather Goods for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ Million)
Exports of Leather Gloves, and Garments
Table 66: Indian Exports of Leather Gloves for the Years 2007 & 2008 (Value in US$ Million)
Table 67: Indian Exports of Leather Garments for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ Million)
Import Scenario
Table 68: Indian Imports of Raw Hides & Skins for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country
Table 69: Indian Imports of Leather for the Years 2007 & 2008: Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country
5e.Indonesia
Developments in Indonesian Gloves Market
5f.Pakistan
Overview
Competition from Chinese Players
Leather Industry Demands and Requirements
Sialkot Tanneries Causing Water Pollution
Impending Factors
Low Duty Drawback Rates Affect Competitiveness
Law and Order Situations Repel Customers
Export Scenario
Table 70: Pakistani Exports of Leather and Leather Products for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Category - Leather, Leather Garments, Leather Gloves, Leather Footwear, and Leather Goods (Value in US$ '000)
Table 71: Pakistani Exports of Leather Garments for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ '000)
Table 72: Pakistani Exports of Leather Gloves for the Years 2007 & 2008 by Destination Country/Region (Value in US$ '000)
5g.Thailand
Overview
5h.Vietnam
Overview
Growth Focus
6.Middle East And Africa
Overview
Table 73: Middle East/African Production of Leather by Geographic Region – Egypt, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Israel Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Volume in Million Square Feet for Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
6a.Botswana
Overview
6b.Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopian Leather Sector Eyeing Global Market
Production of Leather
Production Units
Leather Exports
Strategic Thrust from Government
Export Revenues Improving
Table 74: Ethiopian Exports of Leather and Leather Goods for Years 2003 through 2007 (Value in US$ Million)
Ethiopia in Premium Markets
Opportunities in the Ethiopian Market
Factors Impeding Growth
6c.Iran
Overview
Export Scenario
6d.Kenya
Overview
6e.Saudi Arabia
Overview
7.Latin America
Leather Gloves and Mittens Market – Overview
Table 75: Latin America Current & Future Analysis for Leather Gloves & Mittens Market - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012
Table 76: Latin American Production of Leather by Geographic Region – Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, and Other Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Production Volume in Million Square Feet for Years 2008, 2009 & 2010
7a.Argentina
Overview
7b.Brazil
Overview
Brazilian Leather Industry Making a Mark in the International Market
Table 77: Brazilian Exports of Leather and Fur for the Year 2008 by Select Province – Bahia, Ceara, Goias, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Parana, Rio Grande do Sul, and Sao Paulo (Value in US$ Million)
Topical Industry Status
7c.Colombia
Overview
7d.Uruguay
Overview
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