Italy · Fashion business
Three Italian regions produced 93% of the country’s tanning value
Veneto, Tuscany and Campania accounted for about 93% of Italy’s reported €4.03 billion in tanning production value in 2025. Veneto led on production value at almost €2 billion. Tuscany had the most companies, with 390 against Veneto’s 297.
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The biggest regional producer had fewer companies than Tuscany
UNIC’s 2025 results list 8,627 employees and 297 companies in Veneto, compared with 5,586 employees and 390 companies in Tuscany. Production value was €1,998.7 million and €1,424.7 million respectively. The counts reflect different regional industry structures. Source 1
Three districts accounted for most value
Veneto, Tuscany and Campania produced a combined €3,742.7 million. UNIC describes Campania as a centre for smaller sheep and goat skins used in clothing, footwear and leather goods. Its 2025 value was €319.3 million. Source 1 Source 2
Every regional grouping reported lower production value
Veneto’s production value fell 6.6% from 2024 and Tuscany’s fell 5.1%. UNIC reported a 5.8% fall at the national level. The percentages measure the value of production, which can change with prices and product mix as well as output volume. Source 1
Exports and production answer different questions
UNIC reports exports of €2.70 billion and an apparent exports-to-production ratio of 66.9%. That ratio is a national comparison. The regional production table does not tell how much a particular region sold abroad or to individual fashion brands. Source 1 Source 2