South Korea Synthetic Leather Market Size & Outlook
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South Korea synthetic leather market highlights
- The South Korea synthetic leather market generated a revenue of USD 1,431.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,280.8 million by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, pu synthetic leather was the largest revenue generating leather type in 2025.
- Bio-based Leather is the most lucrative leather type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Synthetic leather market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,431.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 3,280.8 million |
| Growth rate | 11.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Pu synthetic leather |
| Fastest growing segment | Bio-based Leather |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | PU Synthetic Leather, PVC Synthetic Leather, TPO Synthetic Leather, Bio-based Leather |
| Key market players worldwide | Kuraray 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, South Korea accounted for 3.1% of the global synthetic leather market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China synthetic leather market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 10,740.1 million by 2033.
Synthetic leather industry in Korea has exhibited rapid growth in the recent past on account of the slowdown in synthetic leather industry in Japan. South Korea has witnessed an increase in demand for synthetic leather footwear and garments among consumers.
The domestic market is largely dependent on imported raw materials. However, it benefits from easy availability of cheap labor, which is facilitating the overall growth of synthetic leather market in Korea. The production capabilities are expected to expand in the urban areas over the forecast period, which is, in turn, likely to create lucrative opportunities for new market entrants.
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Publish Date: Jun 02, 2026
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Synthetic Leather Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuraray Co Ltd | View profile | 13,161 | Ote Center Building,1-1-3, Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8115 | www.kuraray.co.jp |
| Teijin Ltd | View profile | 24,499 | 6-7, Minami Hommachi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 541-8587 | www.teijin.co.jp |
| Air Water Inc | View profile | 26,566 | 12-8, Minami Semba 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan, 542-0081 | www.awi.co.jp |
| Mayur Uniquoters | View profile | 251-500 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia | mayuruniquoters.com |
| Nan Ya Plastics | View profile | 251-500 | Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan, Asia | www.npc.com.tw/j2npc/zhtw/ |
| H.R. Polycoats | View profile | 501-1000 | Bahadurgarh, Haryana, India, Asia | www.hrcheetal.com |
| Velcro | View profile | 5001-10000 | Manchester, New Hampshire, United States, North America | www.velcro.com/ |
| San Fang Chemical Industry | View profile | 1001-5000 | Kaohsiung, T'ai-wan, Taiwan, Asia | www.sanfang.com/ |
South Korea Synthetic Leather Market Outlook
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Pu Synthetic Leather was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.44% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea synthetic leather market based on pu synthetic leather, pvc synthetic leather, tpo synthetic leather, bio-based leather covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Synthetic leather industry in Korea has exhibited rapid growth in the recent past on account of the slowdown in synthetic leather industry in Japan. South Korea has witnessed an increase in demand for synthetic leather footwear and garments among consumers.
The domestic market is largely dependent on imported raw materials. However, it benefits from easy availability of cheap labor, which is facilitating the overall growth of synthetic leather market in Korea. The production capabilities are expected to expand in the urban areas over the forecast period, which is, in turn, likely to create lucrative opportunities for new market entrants.
- South Korea Synthetic Leather Market Leather Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- PU Synthetic Leather
- PVC Synthetic Leather
- TPO Synthetic Leather
- Bio-based Leather
- South Korea Synthetic Leather Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Furnishing
- Automotive
- Footwear
- Wallets, Bags & Purses
- Clothing
- Other Applications
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South Korea Synthetic Leather Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Korea synthetic leather market statistics, by leather type, 2021-2033 (Million Meter)
