The miscellaneous leather goods industry uses SIC 3199
More recently, the miscellaneous leather goods industry shifted to manufacturing products for use in factories and other mechanical establishments
The miscellaneous leather goods industry began in the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution, when mass production techniques developed in European countries like Italy and France.
The value of industry shipments was $628.5 million in 1998
The value of industry shipments was $425.6 million in 2001
A large portion of earnings in this industry is derived from the manufacture and sale of leather desk accessories
At the turn of the twenty-first century roughly 400 establishments operated in the industry
The leading states, in terms of number of establishments, were Texas and California. The leaders, in terms of shipment value, were California and Ohio
The personal leather goods industry is tied to the fashion and accessories industry, as well as the luxury goods and retail sectors. It focuses on products like handbags, wallets, belts, and small accessories that combine style with functionality.
SIC 3199 covers makers of embossed leather goods
Historically, about 80 percent of goods manufactured within this industry have been made for personal consumption.
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing leather goods, not elsewhere classified, such as saddlery, harnesses, whips, embossed leather goods, leather desk sets, razor strops, and leather belting
The miscellaneous fabricated wire products industry produces a wide variety of wire-based goods, including barbed wire, bird cages, conveyor belts, hog rings, and paper clips.