Synthetic Leather/Artificial Leather Market Report 2025

The synthetic leather/artificial leather market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.81 billion in 2024 to $38.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in texturing, durability and versatility, cost efficiency, fashion and design trends, automotive sector demand.

The synthetic leather/artificial leather market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $53.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to environmental sustainability, fashion industry trends, demand in automotive sector, innovative applications, customization and adaptability. Major trends in the forecast period include growth in furniture and upholstery, sustainability focus, animal welfare concerns, fashion and design trends, regulatory compliance.

The growing athleisure trend is expected to play a significant role in driving the synthetic leather/artificial leather market forward. Athleisure, characterized by casual wear suitable for both exercise and daily activities, favors synthetic leather due to its cost-effectiveness compared to genuine leather and its ability to replicate the look and feel of real leather. Synthetic leather manufacturing is also considered more environmentally friendly, adding an ethical dimension to consumer choices. For instance, data from True Fit, a US-based size advisor, revealed an 84% increase in athleisure sales orders from 2020 to 2021, indicating the rising popularity of this trend. Therefore, the expanding athleisure trend is set to boost the synthetic leather/artificial leather market.

The expanding e-commerce sector is poised to drive the growth of the synthetic leather and artificial leather markets in the future. E-commerce encompasses the buying and selling of products and services via the Internet, including a broad spectrum of online transactions such as retail sales, digital downloads, and various online services. Several factors contribute to the growth of the e-commerce industry, including greater internet access, cost-effectiveness, and personalized shopping experiences, all of which improve consumer accessibility and affordability. The synthetic leather market complements the e-commerce sector by offering a diverse selection of affordable, versatile products that appeal to online shoppers seeking stylish and eco-friendly options. For example, a report from Common Thread Collective, a US-based agency focused on e-commerce growth, indicated that global food and beverage sales reached $435.3 billion in 2021 and increased to $506 billion in 2022, with projections estimating they will hit $857 billion by 2025. Consequently, the growth of the e-commerce industry is expected to significantly impact the synthetic leather and artificial leather markets.

Product innovation stands out as a prominent trend gaining momentum in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market. Leading companies in this market are dedicated to developing innovative artificial leather products, expanding their applications across various industries. For example, in April 2023, General Silicones, a Taiwanese manufacturer of silicone products, introduced Compo-SiL (SL series), a line of silicone vegan leather products designed for companies producing consumer goods such as bags, backpacks, shoes, wallets, belts, book bindings, and covers. The SL series offers a range of leather surface textures, including stripes, matte, lambskin, calf, and bovine, providing producers with PETA-approved vegan leather alternatives featuring the unique properties of silicone rubber and Compo-SiL technology.

Major companies in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market are strategically engaging in partnerships to offer sustainable and fashionable leather substitutes. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit. In February 2023, Lenzing AG, an Austrian chemical company, announced a partnership with Natural Fiber Welding Inc., a US-based company specializing in cotton-such as natural fibers with synthetic versatility. The collaboration aims to provide TENCEL-branded fibers as a support option for NFW's proprietary MIRUM plant-based technology, suitable for high-end accessories, clothing, shoes, cars, and household products. The environmentally conscious production methods of TENCEL Lyocell and Modal fibers, sourced from sustainable wood, ensure traceability and verifiability at various production stages through Lenzing's Fiber Verification technology.

In April 2022, Coronet Group Spa, an Italian synthetic leather company, acquired Synt3 Srl, enhancing Coronet Group's proficiency in synthetic leather manufacturing. This acquisition resulted in an expanded manufacturing capacity of 20 million linear meters, featuring 8 coating and 4 coagulation lines, multiple finishing processes, and 5 research and development centers. Synt3 Srl, an Italy-based synthetic leather manufacturer, contributed to strengthening Coronet Group's position in the industry.

Major companies operating in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market include H. R. Polycoats Pvt. Ltd., Kuraray Co. Ltd., Alfatex Italia SRL, Yantai Wanhua Synthetic Leather Group Co. Ltd., San Fang Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Filwel Co. Ltd., Nan Ya Plastics Corporation, Teijin Limited, Zhejiang Hexin Industry Group Co. Ltd., Jiaxing Hexin Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Kunshan Xiefu New Material Co. Ltd., Huafeng Co. Ltd., Xiamen Hongxin Microfiber Materials Co. Ltd., Fujian Huayang Co. Ltd., Sanling Microfiber Leather Co. Ltd., Wenzhou Hongdeli Synthetic Leather Co. Ltd., Mayur Uniquoters Limited, Anhui Anli Material Technology Co. Ltd., Winner Nippon Leatherette Pvt. Ltd., Nanjing Wanlida Technology Co. Ltd., M. Zellner GmbH, Ecopell GmbH, FORTIS Tomasz Jakubow e.K., Franz Seiler GmbH, Guangzhou Xinjin Plastics Co. Ltd., Hofert GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global synthetic leather/artificial leather market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the synthetic leather/artificial leather market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Synthetic leather, also known as artificial leather, serves as a petroleum-derived alternative to genuine leather, offering softness and resistance to abrasions, cuts, and water.

The primary types of synthetic leather include polyurethane (PU)-based, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based, and bio-based. PU-based synthetic leather is a polymer crafted from polyurethane, a type of plastic. This artificial leather is available in both high-grade and low-grade varieties and finds applications in diverse fields such as footwear, furnishings, automotive, clothing, bags, purses, and wallets.

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The synthetic leather/artificial leather market consists of sales of faux leather and vegan leather. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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