Bonded Leather Market
PUBLISHED: 2025 ID: SMRC28351
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Bonded Leather Market

Bonded Leather Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product (Bonded Leather Rolls, Bonded Leather Sheets, Bonded Leather Scraps and Other Products), Material Composition, Processing Method, Grade, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2025 ID: SMRC28351

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market

Years Covered

2022-2030

CAGR (2024 - 2030)

6.8%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

North America


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Bonded Leather Market is growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Bonded leather is a synthetic material made by combining leftover scraps of real leather with a bonding agent, usually polyurethane or latex. These leather fibers are processed into sheets, which are then coated with a layer of polyurethane or similar materials to give them a smooth, uniform appearance. Bonded leather typically contains a significant percentage of recycled leather but is more affordable and durable than genuine leather.

According to a report published by a Portugal-based provider of statistics on the footwear sector worldwide, in august 2022, sales of the leather products and saddler business increased by 16% in the first quarter of 2022.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing demand in upholstery and furniture

As consumers seek stylish and durable options at lower prices, bonded leather offers an attractive alternative to genuine leather. It is increasingly used in sofas, chairs, and other upholstered furniture due to its cost-effectiveness, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Manufacturers also benefit from bonded leather's versatility, which allows for a wide range of textures, colors, and designs. This trend boosts market growth by making bonded leather a preferred choice in both residential and commercial furniture.

Restraint:

Lower perceived quality

Bonded leather is often perceived as lower quality due to its composition of recycled leather fibers mixed with adhesives, which can make it less durable and prone to wear over time. This perception of inferior quality compared to genuine leather hampers its market growth, especially in premium segments where consumers prioritize longevity and authenticity. As a result, some buyers may opt for higher-end materials, limiting the adoption of bonded leather in luxury or high-performance products.

Opportunity:

Expansion in automotive industry

Bonded leather is widely used for seating, trim, dashboards, and other interior features due to its durability, aesthetic appeal, and affordability compared to genuine leather. As automakers focus on providing luxurious yet affordable interiors, bonded leather offers a viable alternative to traditional leather. Furthermore, the growing trend of electric and eco-friendly vehicles, which prioritize sustainable materials, boosts the adoption of bonded leather in vehicle production, further propelling market growth.

Threat:

Environmental concerns with chemicals

Environmental concerns with bonded leather stem from the chemicals used in its manufacturing process, such as adhesives and coatings, which may contain harmful substances like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and plastics. These chemicals can have negative environmental impacts during production, disposal, or recycling. . Companies are pressured to develop greener alternatives, but the transition can be costly and challenging, slowing market expansion.

Covid-19 Impact

The covid-19 pandemic negatively impacted the bonded leather market by disrupting manufacturing processes, supply chains, and raw material availability. Consumer spending declined during the economic downturn, leading to reduced demand for non-essential goods like furniture and fashion accessories made from bonded leather. However, as the economy gradually recovered and the demand for eco-friendly, affordable materials increased, the market showed signs of rebound. The rise in home-based activities and e-commerce also contributed to modest growth in certain segments.

The bonded leather rolls segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The bonded leather rolls segment is predicted to secure the largest market share throughout the forecast period. Bonded leather rolls are large, flexible sheets made from recycled leather fibers combined with bonding agents. They offer an affordable, eco-friendly alternative to genuine leather, providing similar texture and appearance at a lower cost. Bonded leather rolls are versatile, durable, and can be easily cut, sewn, or molded, making them ideal for both mass production and customized applications.

The footwear segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The footwear segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to its affordability, durability, and eco-friendly properties. It is commonly used for making insoles, linings, and uppers in shoes, offering a leather-like appearance and texture at a lower cost than genuine leather. Its versatility allows manufacturers to create fashionable, lightweight, and sustainable footwear options. The growing consumer demand for eco-conscious and budget-friendly products has contributed to the rising use of bonded leather in footwear applications.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is expected to register the largest market share during the forecast period driven by increasing consumer demand for affordable, eco-friendly products. Countries like China, India, and Japan are key markets, with rising urbanization and middle-class populations fueling demand for bonded leather in furniture, automotive interiors, fashion, and accessories. Additionally, the availability of cost-effective manufacturing and a large workforce further strengthens the region's position as a key player in the global bonded leather industry.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is expected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period fuelled by growing consumer interest in sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to genuine leather. The United States and Canada are key markets, where bonded leather is widely used in furniture, fashion, and automotive industries. Additionally, rising consumer awareness about environmental issues and the availability of bonded leather at competitive prices are driving the adoption of this material in various sectors across North America. 

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Bonded Leather Market include Toray Industries, Inc., Sappi Limited, BASF SE, Veika UAB, Kuraray Corporation, Topsun Interlining Corporation, Fibermark Inc., E-Leather Ltd., Ultrafabrics Inc., H.R. Polycoats Pvt. Limited, Mayur Uniquoters Limited, Gruppo Mastrotto S.p.A., Decotex USA, Benecke-Kaliko AG, Bolton Group, Dr. Martens and ECO Leather.

Key Developments:

In July 2024, BASF launched Haptex® 4.0, an innovative polyurethane solution for the production of synthetic leather that is 100% recyclable. Synthetic leather made with Haptex 4.0 and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric can be recycled together using an innovative formulation and recycling technical pathway without the need of layer peel-off process.

In March 2024, Dr. Martens introduced the Genix Nappa collection, featuring footwear crafted from reclaimed leather in collaboration with Gen Phoenix, a leader in sustainable recycled leather. This collection includes the 1460 Lace-Up Boot, 1461 3-Eye Shoe, and 2976 Chelsea Boot, all designed to offer durability and comfort while reducing leather waste.

Products Covered:
• Bonded Leather Rolls
• Bonded Leather Sheets
• Bonded Leather Scraps
• Other Products

Material Compositions Covered:
• Leather Fiber
• Polyurethane (PU) Binder
• Latex Binder
• Other Material Compositions

Processing Methods Covered:
• Coated Bonded Leather
• Uncoated Bonded Leather

Grades Covered:
• Low-Grade
• High-Grade

Applications Covered:
• Upholstery
• Bookbinding
• Fashion Accessories
• Footwear
• Automotive Interiors
• Packaging
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Residential
• Commercial
• Retail
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary   
     
2 Preface    

 2.1 Abstract   
 2.2 Stake Holders  
 2.3 Research Scope  
 2.4 Research Methodology 
  2.4.1 Data Mining 
  2.4.2 Data Analysis 
  2.4.3 Data Validation 
  2.4.4 Research Approach 
 2.5 Research Sources  
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  2.5.3 Assumptions 
     
3 Market Trend Analysis  
 3.1 Introduction  
 3.2 Drivers   
 3.3 Restraints  
 3.4 Opportunities  
 3.5 Threats   
 3.6 Product Analysis  
 3.7 Application Analysis 
 3.8 End User Analysis  
 3.9 Emerging Markets  
 3.10 Impact of Covid-19  
     
4 Porters Five Force Analysis  
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers 
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
 4.3 Threat of substitutes 
 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
 4.5 Competitive rivalry  
     
5 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Product
 5.1 Introduction  
 5.2 Bonded Leather Rolls 
 5.3 Bonded Leather Sheets 
 5.4 Bonded Leather Scraps 
 5.5 Other Products  
     
6 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Material Composition
 6.1 Introduction  
 6.2 Leather Fiber  
 6.3 Polyurethane (PU) Binder 
 6.4 Latex Binder  
 6.5 Other Material Compositions 
     
7 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Processing Method
 7.1 Introduction  
 7.2 Coated Bonded Leather 
 7.3 Uncoated Bonded Leather 
     
8 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Grade
 8.1 Introduction  
 8.2 Low-Grade  
 8.3 High-Grade  
     
9 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Application
 9.1 Introduction  
 9.2 Upholstery  
 9.3 Bookbinding  
 9.4 Fashion Accessories  
 9.5 Footwear   
 9.6 Automotive Interiors 
 9.7 Packaging  
 9.8 Other Applications  
     
10 Global Bonded Leather Market, By End User
 10.1 Introduction  
 10.2 Residential  
 10.3 Commercial  
 10.4 Retail   
 10.5 Other End Users  
     
11 Global Bonded Leather Market, By Geography
 11.1 Introduction  
 11.2 North America  
  11.2.1 US  
  11.2.2 Canada  
  11.2.3 Mexico  
 11.3 Europe   
  11.3.1 Germany  
  11.3.2 UK  
  11.3.3 Italy  
  11.3.4 France  
  11.3.5 Spain  
  11.3.6 Rest of Europe 
 11.4 Asia Pacific  
  11.4.1 Japan  
  11.4.2 China  
  11.4.3 India  
  11.4.4 Australia  
  11.4.5 New Zealand 
  11.4.6 South Korea 
  11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific 
 11.5 South America  
  11.5.1 Argentina 
  11.5.2 Brazil  
  11.5.3 Chile  
  11.5.4 Rest of South America
 11.6 Middle East & Africa 
  11.6.1 Saudi Arabia 
  11.6.2 UAE  
  11.6.3 Qatar  
  11.6.4 South Africa 
  11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
     
12 Key Developments   
 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers 
 12.3 New Product Launch 
 12.4 Expansions  
 12.5 Other Key Strategies 
     
13 Company Profiling   
 13.1 Toray Industries, Inc. 
 13.2 Sappi Limited  
 13.3 BASF SE   
 13.4 Veika UAB  
 13.5 Kuraray Corporation 
 13.6 Topsun Interlining Corporation
 13.7 Fibermark Inc.  
 13.8 E-Leather Ltd.  
 13.9 Ultrafabrics Inc.  
 13.10 H.R. Polycoats Pvt. Limited 
 13.11 Mayur Uniquoters Limited 
 13.12 Gruppo Mastrotto S.p.A. 
 13.13 Decotex USA  
 13.14 Benecke-Kaliko AG  
 13.15 Bolton Group  
 13.16 Dr. Martens   
 13.17 ECO Leather  
     
List of Tables    
1 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Product (2022-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Bonded Leather Rolls (2022-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Bonded Leather Sheets (2022-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Bonded Leather Scraps (2022-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Other Products (2022-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Material Composition (2022-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Leather Fiber (2022-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Polyurethane (PU) Binder (2022-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Latex Binder (2022-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Other Material Compositions (2022-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Processing Method (2022-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Coated Bonded Leather (2022-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Uncoated Bonded Leather (2022-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Low-Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By High-Grade (2022-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Upholstery (2022-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Bookbinding (2022-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Fashion Accessories (2022-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Footwear (2022-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Automotive Interiors (2022-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
27 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Residential (2022-2030) ($MN)
28 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Commercial (2022-2030) ($MN)
29 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)
30 Global Bonded Leather Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)
     
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

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Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

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  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

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