Wholesale of hides, skins and leather

NACE code 46.24 covers the wholesale trade of hides, skins, and leather products. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, connecting raw material producers with manufacturers across various sectors, including the leather goods, footwear, and automotive industries. As a key intermediary, the wholesale trade of hides, skins, and leather contributes significantly to the broader economy by facilitating the flow of essential materials and supporting the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial products.

The wholesale trade of hides, skins, and leather involves the procurement, storage, and distribution of these materials. Hides and skins are typically obtained from livestock slaughterhouses and then processed to remove any excess flesh, hair, or other impurities. The treated hides and skins are then graded, sorted, and packaged for distribution to leather manufacturers and other downstream industries.

The primary inputs for the wholesale trade of hides, skins, and leather include the raw materials themselves, which are sourced from 01.49 Other animal production, 10.11 Processing and preserving of meat, and 10.12 Processing and preserving of poultry meat industries. Wholesalers also require storage facilities, transportation equipment, and skilled personnel to handle and manage the inventory effectively.

The main outputs of the wholesale trade of hides, skins, and leather are the processed and graded materials that are sold to 15.11 Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur, 15.12 Manufacture of luggage, handbags and the like, saddlery and harness, 15.20 Manufacture of footwear, and 29.10 Manufacture of motor vehicles industries, among others. These industries then use the leather and leather products as key inputs for the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial goods.