Tanning, dressing, dyeing of leather and fur

NACE v2.1 Code: C15.11

About tanning, dressing, dyeing of leather and fur

NACE code 15.11 covers the tanning and dressing of leather, as well as the dressing and dyeing of fur. This industry plays a vital role in the global supply chain, transforming raw animal hides and skins into high-quality leather and fur products used across a wide range of industries. As a key supplier to sectors such as fashion, automotive, and furniture, the leather and fur processing industry is an important contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve a series of complex chemical and mechanical processes. The tanning process uses various tanning agents, such as chromium salts or vegetable tannins, to convert raw hides and skins into stable, durable leather. This is followed by dyeing, finishing, and other treatments to impart the desired properties and aesthetic qualities. Similarly, the dressing and dyeing of fur involves cleaning, sorting, and treating the raw fur to create the finished product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are raw animal hides and skins, which are sourced from the 10.11 Slaughtering of animals and 10.12 Production of meat and poultry meat products industries. Other key inputs include tanning agents, dyes, chemicals, and specialized machinery for the various processing stages.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are finished leather and fur products, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries. These include the 14.11 Manufacture of leather clothes, 15.12 Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness, 31.01 Manufacture of office and shop furniture, and 29.32 Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles sectors, among others.

Revisions to 15.11

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 15.11. The most recent 1 version of this code (15.11) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 15.11.

Family tree for tanning, dressing, dyeing of leather and fur

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C'>C: MANUFACTURING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/15'>15: Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/15/1'>15.1: Tanning, dyeing, dressing of leather and fur; manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/15/11'>15.11: Tanning, dressing, dyeing of leather and fur</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/C/15/12'>15.12: Manufacture of luggage, handbags, saddlery and harness of any material</a>"]

    

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