India’s leather industry, state by state (2026 data)

May 25, 2026 · OneFirmIntel

India has more than 179,000 leather companies, and they are far from evenly spread — three states account for a large share of the country’s leather business.

How big is India’s leather sector?

OneFirmIntel lists 179,575 leather companies in India. The sector is a classic example of why geography matters in sourcing: production and trade concentrate heavily in a handful of states.

The leading states

Uttar Pradesh leads with roughly 33,900 leather companies, followed by Maharashtra (~29,900) and Tamil Nadu (~16,300) — the latter long associated with India’s leather and footwear clusters. Delhi, West Bengal and Rajasthan round out the top of the list.

Sourcing implication

For procurement teams, the state-level concentration means a shortlist built around UP, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu covers most of the established leather supply base. You can drill into each state in the directory.

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FAQ

How many leather companies are in India?

OneFirmIntel lists 179,575 leather companies in India, graded into quality tiers.

Which Indian state has the most leather companies?

Uttar Pradesh has the most, with roughly 33,900 leather companies, ahead of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.