Synthetic Leather Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5750
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Synthetic Leather Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

In synthetic leather market, footwear segment is poised to account for more than 30% share by the end of 2035 due to a variety of interrelated variables, a combination of artistic, ethical, and economic factors contribute to its dominance.

For shoe manufacturers, synthetic leather is an economical option that combines affordability, style, and quality in a seamless manner. Its innate resilience is crucial because it bears the strains of regular use while maintaining its shape and aesthetic appeal over time. Its prominence in the footwear sector is further reinforced by the fact that synthetic leather may be personalized.  Worldwide, 23.9 billion pairs of shoes were made in 2022.

Type Segment Analysis

In synthetic (PU) leather market, PU segment is estimated to account for more than 28% revenue share by the end of 2035. PU-based synthetic leather is the most widely used type in the synthetic leather market, with applications in clothing, footwear, furnishings, automotive, bags, purses & wallets, and other end-use industries.

Its versatility, affordability, durability, and environmental benefits further contribute to its popularity. Synthetic leather based on synthetic (PU) has a long lifespan since it can tolerate wear and tear. Its appeal is further boosted by ethical and environmental concerns, as it supports sustainable and cruelty-free options.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

          Type

  • PU
  • PVC
  • Bio-Based
  • Microfiber

          Application

  • Footwear
  • Furnishing
  • Automotive
  • Bags & Shoes
  • Clothing
  • Electronics
  • Sports

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of synthetic leather is evaluated at USD 78.71 billion.

The global synthetic leather market size was worth over USD 73.98 billion in 2025 and is poised to witness a CAGR of more than 7.1%, crossing USD 146.9 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific synthetic leather market will secure over 32% share, driven by urbanization and rising consumer spending in synthetic leather, forecast period 2026–2035.

Key players in the market include H.R. Polycoats Pvt. Ltd., Alfatex Italia SRL, General Silicones, tSan Fang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd, Filwel Co., Ltd., Yantai Wanhua Synthetic Leather Group Co., Ltd., Mayur Uniquoters Limited, Daewon Chemical Co Ltd, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation.
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