The European market potential for leather accessories
The European import market for leather fashion accessories is worth around 2.9 billion EUR. Growth has been stagnant in recent years because non-worn accessories have not been performing well. The markets that offer the best opportunities for the import of leather accessories are France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland. Poland stands out because of its significant growth in recent years.
1. Product description
Leather is a strong, durable material produced from tanning or chemically treating animal skins and hides. The tanning process changes the protein structure of the skin/hide so it does not decompose. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, buffalo and pigs. After tanning, leather is dyed and finished. In recent years, several types of faux-leathers or ‘vegan leather alternatives’ have entered the market, but these materials are not of animal origin.
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https://www.cbi.eu/market-information/apparel/leather-fashion-accessories-0/market-potential