In 2023, Italy dominated the European production of leather-based or leather apparel articles, accounting for the majority share with 7.9016 million items. Following Italy, France produced 0.13177 million items, while other countries trailed significantly with Portugal at 0.08509 million items, Poland at 0.05333 million items, and Romania at 0.02221 million items. Smaller producers included Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, and Finland, with Croatia and Austria contributing minimal quantities.
In terms of year-on-year variations for 2023, Italy experienced a 5.0% decline. Portugal and Poland saw decreases of 1.76% and 1.65%, respectively. Romania had a substantial drop of 27.27%, and Croatia's production plummeted by 36.12%. Conversely, Greece and Bulgaria saw increases at 9.64% and 0.26%, respectively. Finland and Austria faced significant declines of 10.55% and 45.65% respectively.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Greece and stabilization efforts in Bulgaria. Italy, while dominant, must address its production decline to maintain its competitive edge. Digital transformation and sustainability initiatives might drive innovation and demand across smaller producers towards steady growth in the European market.
Top countries in Sold Production of Leather-Based or Leather Apparel Articles by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 7,901,600 | 2023 | +23.93% | -5% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 131,770 | 2021 | +8.49% | -4.94% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 85,090 | 2023 | +4.89% | -1.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 53,330 | 2023 | -7.25% | -1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 22,210 | 2023 | -39.35% | -27.27% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 11,020 | 2023 | +2.71% | +0.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 10,290 | 2021 | -44.32% | -30.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 5,030 | 2023 | +23.78% | +9.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3,910 | 2023 | +11.12% | -10.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 882 | 2023 | -65.6% | -36.12% | View data |
