Leather and leather product manufacturing services

CPC v2.1 Code: 8823

About leather and leather product manufacturing services

cpc code 8823 covers a vital industry responsible for the production of a wide range of leather and leather-based products. These items play a crucial role in various sectors, from fashion and accessories to automotive and furniture. The leather manufacturing industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, providing employment and supporting numerous downstream industries that rely on its outputs.

Production process

The production of leather and leather products typically involves a multi-step process. Key techniques include tanning, which transforms raw hides into durable leather, and finishing processes such as dyeing, embossing, and polishing to enhance the material's appearance and properties. Skilled workers utilize specialized machinery and tools to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The leather manufacturing industry relies on a variety of inputs, including raw hides and skins, tanning agents, dyes, and finishing chemicals. Additionally, the industry requires specialized equipment such as tanning drums, cutting machines, and sewing machines. Skilled labor, including tanners, cutters, and sewers, is another essential input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the leather and leather product manufacturing industry include finished leather goods, such as 4231 Leather apparel, 4232 Leather footwear, and 4233 Leather handbags, saddlery, and harness. These products are then consumed by various downstream industries, including the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors.

Family tree for leather and leather product manufacturing services

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88'>88: Manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/882'>882: Textile, wearing apparel and leather manufacturing services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8823'>8823: Leather and leather product manufacturing services</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8821'>8821: Textile manufacturing services</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8822'>8822: Wearing apparel manufacturing services</a>"]

    D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88231'>88231: Leather tanning and dressing services; fur dressing and dyeing services</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88232'>88232: Luggage manufacturing services</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/88233'>88233: Footwear manufacturing services</a>"]


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