Biocides role in the leather market

With advancements in technology in terms of product development and operational efficiency, the demand for biocides is expected to increase for a broad spectrum of applications in the leather industry. The size of the global market for leather biocides was estimated at USD 468.1 million in 2020. and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5.0% from 2021 to 2028.?

To prevent them from becoming covered in mold or other microorganisms, biocides are added to materials, antimicrobial surfaces, and other products. The manufacturing of leather involves the use of biocides in several phases, including curing, wetting, soaking, pickling, tanning, dyeing, finishing, and storing produced leather. In order to reduce the accumulation of hazardous germs in the air, biocides are also employed to sanitize and disinfect leather production facilities.

Although major losses are to be expected for biocides market due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the global market is still estimated to progress. This rise can be ascribed to a number of things, including the creation of technologies for product diversification, significant R&D expenditures, expansion of application scope, improved performance, innovation, and rising automobile production. Moreover, as a result of strict legislation and environmental standards in numerous industrialized nations, like Europe, North America, and others, the growing demand for bio-based alternative products is also anticipated to present lucrative opportunities.

?The fungicides product type segment dominated the market in terms of volume in 2020, holding the highest share of 88.2%. This high share will be helpful in reducing bacterial and fungal growth in tanneries due to its great effectiveness even at lower dosages. In tanning procedures, biocides like bactericides are typically employed to protect the substrate from bacterial development and attack. With a volumetric share of 49.7% in 2020, the tanning and dyeing process segment dominated the market. This high percentage results from the tanning process' extensive usage of bactericides. In the tannery, bactericides are frequently employed to preserve hides by soaking rather than curing them. Didecyldimethylammonium chloride is a biodegradable and low-toxic quaternary ammonium salt. The second-largest proportion of the biocide market for the preparation of hides for tanning processes is held by the beamhouse operations. Without affecting the necessary moisture content of the hides, it requires cleaning the hides by removing hairs and animal tissue. It requires the two procedures of soaking and liming. For the purpose of removing the salts used in the curing process, hides are soaked in clean water in drums and paddles. These procedures get rid of germs while maintaining healthy quantities of beneficial bacteria.?

In 2020, Asia Pacific had the greatest revenue share (38.4%), dominating the market for leather biocides. The large percentage can be attributed to the region's high concentration of leather factories as well as the widespread availability of raw materials. Well-versed in the leather chemical business,? Tradeasia International offers a wide range of items used not only in leather but also in different industries. Besides treading in the South Asia chemical market, Tradeasia International also expanded its reach to the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. With the goal of providing a smooth supply chain experience, Tradeasia International, assisted by Sree Logistics, provides efficient logistic services, particularly ocean freight for containerized shipments.

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Written by: Rafifah Hasna

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References:

Grand View Research (2023, January 17). Biocides For Leather Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type, By Process (Curing, Beamhouse, Finishing, Tanning & Dyeing), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America), And Segment Forecasts, 2021 – 2028. Retrieved from https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/biocides-leather-market-report

Europe Public Health (2022, December 17). Main Uses of Biocides Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman/en/biocides-antibiotic-resistance/l-2/2-main-uses-biocides.htm

Market Research Strategy (2023, January 17). Leather Chemicals Market Status (2016-2020) and Forecast Market Analysis, Regional Outlook, Segment Growth Potential, and Competitive Market Share Analysis, 2021-2027. Retrieved from https://marketresearchstrategy.com/reports/chemical-materials/leather-chemicals-market