Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-04-26 01:17Industry Overview - The leather industry in China has experienced a declining trend in operating revenue, dropping from 14,735.8 billion yuan in 2017 to 10,129.1 billion yuan in 2020. Although there was a recovery in 2021-2022, revenue fell again to 7,986.1 billion yuan in 2023. A slight increase of 3.70% is expected in 2024, reaching 8,533.2 billion yuan, with a further 0.8% increase in early 2025 [1][10][12]. Market Participants - Key listed companies in the leather industry include Anli Co., Ltd. (300218), Haining Leather City (002344), Xingye Technology (002674), Shuangxiang Co., Ltd. (002395), and others. Notable non-listed companies include Wudi Xingyi Leather Co., Ltd. and Shijiazhuang Jinniu Leather Co., Ltd. [1][10]. Leather Classification - Leather can be categorized into genuine leather, regenerated leather, synthetic leather, and composite leather. Genuine leather is derived from animal hides and is characterized by its strength and texture, while synthetic leather is made from PVC and PU materials, offering a variety of designs and lower costs [2][3]. Industry Chain - The leather industry chain consists of upstream raw material supply (animal hides, chemical materials), midstream production (core manufacturing processes), and downstream applications (shoes, clothing, bags, automotive interiors) [4]. Production and Consumption Trends - China is the largest shoe manufacturing base and consumer market globally. However, the production and demand for leather shoes have been declining, with a projected production of 3.4 billion pairs and demand of 2.8 billion pairs by 2024 [8][10]. Competitive Landscape - The leather industry features a diverse range of participants, including large listed companies and numerous small workshops. Larger firms like Xingye Technology and Juxing Agriculture have advantages in capital and technology, while smaller firms are more flexible and can quickly adapt to market changes [14][15]. Industry Development Trends - The leather industry is witnessing a shift towards personalized and differentiated products, driven by consumer demand for quality and sustainability. Companies are increasing R&D investments to create unique and fashionable products [19]. - The integration of smart manufacturing and digital transformation is enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs, allowing companies to respond better to market demands [20]. - Environmental sustainability is becoming a priority, with companies adopting eco-friendly production methods and focusing on green supply chain management to comply with stricter regulations [21][22].