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Division 15

Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur

This macro-category covers the basic activities of the leather and fur processing industry, from raw materials to finished materials ready for manufacturing consumer goods. Essentially, it is about transforming animal hides into tanned and finished leather, as well as preparing furs for clothing or accessories. For an entrepreneur, operating here means being part of the industrial link that provides raw materials for leather goods, footwear, or the luxury industry.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Tanning and finishing of raw hides;
  • ✅ Dressing and dyeing of fur;
  • ✅ Manufacture of chamois leather and parchment;
  • ✅ Treatment and finishing of hides after tanning;
  • ✅ Production of leather for leather goods;
  • ✅ Preparing furs for garments and accessories.

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Manufacture of leather articles (bags
  • ❌ footwear) - specific CAEN code; Tanning of hides combined with manufacture of finished products; Collection and sorting of leather waste; Production of artificial fur; Repair services for leather or fur articles.

Subordinate Structure

151 Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur
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1511 Tanning and dressing of leather; dressing and dyeing of fur
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1512 Manufacture of travel goods, handbags, saddlery and harness
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152 Manufacture of footwear
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1520 Manufacture of footwear
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Leather and Fur Processing Industry (CAEN 15)

The leather and fur processing industry, coded under CAEN 15, represents a traditional yet continuously adapting segment of the Romanian economy. Although it no longer has the scale of the past, this sector remains relevant through its direct connection to agriculture (animal husbandry) and related industries such as leather goods or garments. In Romania, this activity experienced a period of glory before 1990, followed by a significant contraction due to international competition and increasingly stringent environmental requirements. Currently, companies operating in this field face major challenges: high raw material costs, the need to comply with environmental regulations on chemical waste, and fluctuating demand on the European market. On the other hand, opportunities exist in niche products (eco-friendly leather, luxury fur fashion) and vertical integration with footwear or leather goods factories. Competitiveness depends on the efficiency of technological processes and the ability to innovate, including the use of less polluting substances. For Romanian entrepreneurs, collaboration with local farms and attracting European funds for modernization can be key to long-term profitability.