Europe Synthetic Leather Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2033

The synthetic leather market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 20,473.2 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 12.2% is expected of Europe synthetic leather market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$7,350.5
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$20,473.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
12.2%
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Europe synthetic leather market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Europe synthetic leather market highlights

  • The Europe synthetic leather market generated a revenue of USD 7,350.5 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, footwear was the largest revenue generating leather type in 2024.
  • Wallets, Bags & Purses is the most lucrative leather type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 7,350.5 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 20,473.2 million
Growth rate12.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentFootwear
Fastest growing segmentWallets, Bags & Purses
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFurnishing, Automotive, Footwear, Wallets, Bags & Purses, Clothing, Other Applications
Key market players worldwideKuraray Co Ltd, Air Water Inc, Teijin Ltd, Mayur Uniquoters, Nan Ya Plastics, H.R. Polycoats, Velcro, San Fang Chemical Industry


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 17.9% of the global synthetic leather market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • North America is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 26,267.6 million by 2033.

Footwear was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.61% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe synthetic leather market based on furnishing, automotive, footwear, wallets, bags & purses, clothing, other applications covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Synthetic leather market in Europe is witnessing a gradual growth. Increasing vegan population and several initiatives undertaken by organizations fighting for animal rights are posing a threat to leather industry. This is resulting in a demand and supply gap, which is expected to be supplemented by synthetic leather products.

The UK, Germany, France, and Russia are few of the countries holding a large market share in Europe. The conflict between Ukraine and Syria has resulted in the unfavorable impact on the demand for leather goods.

Europe synthetic leather market witnessed significant growth owing to the flourishing automobile and consumer appliances sectors in the region. After the economic downturn, the governments in the region are focusing on bio-based and low-cost products with high durability.

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Synthetic Leather Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
San Fang Chemical Industry View profile 1001-5000 Kaohsiung, T'ai-wan, Taiwan, Asia https://www.sanfang.com/
Velcro View profile 5001-10000 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, North America http://www.velcro.com/
H.R. Polycoats View profile 501-1000 Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India, Asia https://www.hrcheetal.com
Nan Ya Plastics View profile 251-500 Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia https://www.npc.com.tw/j2npc/zhtw/
Mayur Uniquoters View profile 251-500 Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia http://mayuruniquoters.com
Air Water Inc View profile 26566 12-8, Minami Semba 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 542-0081 http://www.awi.co.jp
Teijin Ltd View profile 24499 6-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587 http://www.teijin.co.jp
Kuraray Co Ltd View profile 13161 Ote Center Building,1-1-3, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8115 http://www.kuraray.co.jp

Europe synthetic leather market size, by country, 2021-2033 (US$M)

Europe Synthetic Leather Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2033 (US$M)

Europe synthetic leather market size, by country, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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