Leather Chemicals Market in Europe 2015-2019 with BASF, Lanxess & Stahl Holdings Dominating

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Feb 10, 2015, 10:52 ET

DUBLIN, Feb .10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7vrdnr/leather_chemicals) has announced the addition of the "Leather Chemicals Market in Europe 2015-2019" report to their offering.

Leather chemicals are a class of chemicals used in the treatment of animal hides for the production of leather. There is a range of leather chemical products available in the market, and they are deployed in every step in leather production from beamhouse to finishing. Types of leather products include shoes, garments, furniture and automotive upholstery, and other automotive applications such as auto interiors.

One key trend emerging in this market is the growing demand for leather products with flame-resistant properties from the aviation industry. Chrome-tanned leather, which is treated with flame retardants, accounts for a major share of the leather used in the Aviation industry.

According to the report, increased demand from the automotive industry is one of the important drivers contributing to the growth of the Leather Chemicals market in Europe. Leather is increasingly used in automotive interiors such as covers for seats and steering wheels. Increased demand for lighter leather finishing pigments and anti-soiling leather products is also expected to contribute to market growth.

Further, the report states that imposition of stringent regulations restricts the growth of the Leather Chemicals market in Europe. Vendors of leather chemicals have to follow elaborate procedures to gain approval for a new product. These regulations have led to increased compliance costs for vendors.

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