Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market Size By Product (PVC, PU), By Application (Headliners, Seats, Door Trims), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Automotive Artificial Leather Market Size And Forecast

Automotive Artificial Leather Market size was valued at USD 2.82 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.61 Billion by 2031 , growing at a CAGR of 3.43% during the forecast period 2024-2031. The rising market for the automobile industry in developing countries and the benefits offered by artificial leather over traditional are significant factors for supporting the development of automotive artificial leather. Moreover, the growing acceptance of PVC leather adds to the development of automotive artificial Leather. The Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market Definition

Artificial leather is also called synthetic leather. Artificial leather is a man-made synthetic product. Artificial leather provides a luxurious appearance to an automotive vehicle and it is nowadays recognized to be a significant material for several accessories in automobiles. Automotive Artificial Leather is employed for trucks, buses, motorcycles, cars, etc. as seat covers. Automotive Artificial Leather has great elasticity that makes the seat relaxed at any temperature. The global demand for artificial leather has observed significant growth over the past years.

The rising demand for faux or artificial leather is boosted by a range of factors, including growing concerns over the effect of traditional leather on the environment, evolving consumer trends, increasing awareness concerning the attributes of synthetic leather, rising demand for animal-free products, and others. Currently, synthetic leather is gradually being used in a wide range of applications that include furnishing, interior designing, footwear, luxury goods, garments, and automotive interiors a surge in the sales of luxury goods and an increase in vehicle parc and vehicle production is expected to boost the growth of the Automotive Artificial Leather Market.

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Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market Overview

An increase in income, changing preferences of consumers, and improved lifestyles have positively influenced the sales of premium cars around the world. Moreover, several premium car manufacturers are providing premium characteristics in their economic-class vehicles to maintain their position within the Automotive Artificial Leather Market, leading to healthy competition among automobile manufacturers. In addition, the rise in demand for cost-efficient alternatives and the increase in the adoption of synthetic leather in the market are other factors that boost the growth of the market.

However, the environmental effects of PVC-based and PU-based artificial leather are the main factor projected to hinder the global Automotive Artificial Leather Market growth during the forecast years. Also, the surge in focus on the production of bio-based leather is anticipated to offer lucrative opportunities for the market over the forecast period.

The regulations, rules, and policies for animal cruelty around the world are playing a significant role in boosting the prospects of the Automotive Artificial Leather Market, as more customers are inclined toward buying animal-free products. Moreover, in past few years, the costs of traditional leather have surged consistently worldwide that in turn has boosted the demand for cost-effective substitutes such as artificial leather. Moreover, the physical and functional properties of artificial leather are at par with those of conventional leather which are other factors that boost the development of the Automotive Artificial Leather Market.

Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market is segmented on the basis of Product, Application, And Geography.

By Product

PVC

PU

Others

Based on Product, the market is segmented into PVC, PU, and Others. PU accounted for a significant market share. Further, the segment witnesses promising growth over the upcoming years owing to product quality, yield, and variety. PU is lighter, waterproof, and softer than real and other types of artificial leather; in addition, it can be torn easily as well as dry cleaned than real hides. It also does not get impacted by sunlight. Moreover, the product type does not release dioxins which makes it an eco-friendly alternative to vinyl-based products. Together, all the above-mentioned factors are anticipated to further boost product demand.

By Application

Headliners

Seats

Door Trims

Consoles

Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Headliners, Seats, Door Trims, Consoles, and Others. Seats accounted for the largest market share in 2021. Within this market segment, the seat leather segment had a dominant position. PVC is favored over other materials for seat leather because of its resistance, resilience, longevity to UV rays, low maintenance, and high sheen requirements. The low price of PVC is another factor that boosts the adoption of the material in low-end automobiles. PVC fulfills features at a low price point without losing aesthetics, which makes it an attractive option.

By Geography

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Rest of the world

On the basis of regional analysis, the Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America accounted for the largest market in the global Automotive Artificial Leather Market. North American region is anticipated to grow steadily over the forecast period, the factors such as an increase in the number of passenger vehicles and increased demand for luxury vehicles in the region are anticipated to drive the growth of the market. In addition, the ease with which the newest technology may be evaluated, the abundance of resources that are currently available, and the growing market share of luxury automobiles in China are some of the important drivers that are driving the Automotive Artificial Leather Market expansion in Asia Pacific.

Key Players

The "Global Automotive Artificial Leather Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are

Benecke-Kaliko, Kyowa Leather Cloth, CGT, Vulcaflex, Scientex Berhad, Archilles, Mayur Uniquoters, Fujian Polyrech Technology, Wise Star, MarvelVinyls, Super Tannery Limited, Jiangsu Zhongtong Auto Interior Material, HR Polycoats, Longyue Leather, Wellmark, Veekay Polycoats, Xiefu Group.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

In May 2019, GST AutoLeather Inc. inaugurated a new leather finishing facility in Jiaxing.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the global Automotive Artificial Leather market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter's Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter's five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player's strategic positioning in the respective industry. The porter's five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in global Automotive Artificial Leather market, gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.