Leather and leather products; footwear

CPC v2.1 Code: 29

About leather and leather products; footwear

cpc code 29 covers the leather and leather products industry, which is a vital component of the global economy. This industry encompasses the production of a wide range of leather goods, including footwear, bags, belts, and other accessories. The leather industry plays a crucial role in meeting the demand for durable, high-quality products across various sectors, from fashion to automotive and beyond.

Production process

The production of leather and leather products involves a multi-step process. Key techniques include tanning, which transforms raw hides into durable leather, and various finishing processes such as dyeing, embossing, and polishing to create the desired aesthetic and functional properties. Skilled craftspeople and advanced machinery are employed to ensure consistent quality and efficiency in the manufacturing of leather goods.

Production inputs

The leather and leather products industry relies on a variety of raw materials and resources. Primary inputs include animal hides and skins, which are sourced from 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities. Additionally, the industry utilizes chemicals, dyes, and specialized equipment for the tanning, finishing, and assembly of leather products. Skilled labor, particularly in the areas of design, pattern-making, and stitching, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The leather and leather products industry produces a diverse range of outputs, including 15 Manufacture of leather and related products, such as footwear, handbags, wallets, belts, and other leather accessories. These products are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel, 45 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, and 47 Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles.

Family tree for leather and leather products; footwear

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/29'>29: Leather and leather products; footwear</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/22'>22: Dairy products and egg products</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/23'>23: Grain mill products, starches and starch products; other food products</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/24'>24: Beverages</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/25'>25: Tobacco products</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/26'>26: Yarn and thread; woven and tufted textile fabrics</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/27'>27: Textile articles other than apparel</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/28'>28: Knitted or crocheted fabrics; wearing apparel</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/291'>291: Tanned or dressed leather; composition leather</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/292'>292: Luggage, handbags and the like; saddlery and harness; other articles of leather</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/293'>293: Footwear, with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, or with uppers of leather or textile materials, other than sports footwear, footwear incorporating a protective metal toe- cap and miscellaneous special footwear</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/294'>294: Sports footwear, except skating boots</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/295'>295: Other footwear, except asbestos footwear, orthopaedic footwear and skating boots</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/296'>296: Parts of footwear; removable insoles, heel cushions and similar articles; gaiters, leggings and similar articles, and parts thereof</a>"]


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class C level2
class D level2
class E level2
class F level2
class G level2
class H level2
class I level2
class J level2
class K level3
class L level3
class M level3
class N level3
class O level3
class P level3

  class B highlight

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  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
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