China Leather Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Genuine Leather, Footwear, Pet Accessories, Automotive Acessories, Handbags, Home Decor and Furnishing, Small Leather Goods and Accessories, Apparel, Vegan Leather), By Product (Home Decor and Furnishing, Hanging Storage, Leather Furniture, Decorative Wall Hangings, Tabletop decorative items, Others), and China Leather Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

China Leather Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The China Leather Market Size Was Estimated at USD 21.9 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 10.16% from 2025 to 2035
• The China Leather Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 63.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The China Leather Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 21.9 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 10.16% From 2025 To 2035. The China leather market is undergoing a shift from a production is driven by industry to a complex market with a focus on quality. While real leather is the most sought-after material. Because of its status symbol the trend of sustainable and vegan leather is on the rise in urban premium trend, especially in the automobile sector.

Market Overview

The China Leather Market Sizetencompasses the entire value chain of producing, processing, and selling leather and related products. It includes product like footwear, luxury handbags, travel goods, clothing, small leather items, automotive upholstery, and furniture. The raw materials are used genuine leather, synthetic leather, and rapidly growing vegan leather. The China is the world largest, covering the production and consumption of leather. With a 2024 consumption of 822million square meter. It is characterized by high volume manufacturing hubs like Guangdong and Zhejiang. The key factors are increasing domestic consumption from urbanization and increased disposable income, growing export demands, and advancements in technology. Integrated supply chain linking the processing of raw hides to the manufacture of finished products. provide greater efficiency and improved competitive advantage for the leather industry. The rise of automated processes and environmentally friendly tanning processes is causing a transformation of traditional manufacturing processes.

The government of China also enforces strict environmental regulations and green products standards like GBT 44838-2024, encouraging eco-friendly leather processing and waste management. Additionally, tax incentives, foreign investment support, and export promotion policies have strengthened global competitiveness and industrial growth in leather market sector.

The future of China leather market is driven by technological innovations and sustainable manufacturing. The industry is adopting AI cutting technology, automation, and digital manufacturing to make the process more efficient and minimize waste.

The future opportunity in China is also undergoing a shift with major adoption of sustainable materials; it includes sustainable tanning methods and plant-based leathers. In the rising demand for quality and customized leather products is creating.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the China leather market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the China leather market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the China leather market.

Driving Factors

The Chinese leather market is driven by the manufacturing canter to a more complex, quality focused market. Although the footwear industry is still the largest in terms of volume, the automotive industry is now the driving force behind growth. With close to 50% of new cars sporting leather or high-quality synthetic interiors, the rise in electric vehicles in particularly propelling the demand for lightweight, animal free, and high-performance materials. At the same time, a paradigm shift in consumer culture among gen Z is propelling an urban premium trend, where status is no longer measured by luxury but by sustainability and artisanal values. This has been triggered a quite luxury trend and a sharp rise in the number of eco-friendly leathers that are certified. Encouraged by the rise of e-commerce and more stable middle class, the industry is now focusing on quality and sustainability.

Restraining Factors

The China Leather Market Size faces some restraining factors, such as stricter environmental regulations and a government crackdown on polluting leather factories have resulted in the shutdown of small leather factories. In addition, the industry is experiencing high volatility in raw materials prices and rising labour costs. The industry is also facing a shrinking aspirational middle class and the challenge of competing with high-performance and affordable synthetic and bio-based materials that appeal to young and ethical consumers.

Market Segmentation

The China leather market share is categorized into type and product.

• The footwear segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The China Leather Market Size is segmented by type into genuine leather, footwear, pet accessories, automotive accessories, handbags, home decor and furnishing, small leather goods and accessories, apparel, vegan leather. Among these, the footwear segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. It is because the high-volume category that is a necessity with a massive market base. In China, as the world’s largest producer, has an unprecedented scale of production and also has a massive domestic market. The revenue is also fueled by the affordable premium footwear trend, where the increasing disposable income of consumes fuels the demand for high-quality leather as opposed to synthetic materials.

• The home decor and furnishing segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. 

The China Leather Market Size is segmented by product into home decor and furnishing, hanging storage, leather furniture, decorative wall hangings, tabletop decorative items, others. Among these, the home decor and furnishing segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. It is due to the home décor and furnishing category, the most popular products is furniture because of its high unit price and the living room status significance. The leather sofa and bed have become a necessary investment for urbanized and premium home consumers. For parents, the leather material is preferred for its durability, easy maintenance, and associated luxury status, making it the most revenue generating sub-segment in Chinese homes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the China leather market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 List of Key Companies                                                                             

• Sitoy Group
• Zhejiang Hexin New Material
• San Fang
• Belle International
• Wanhua Chemical
• Other

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the China leather market based on the below-mentioned segments.

The China leather market, By Type

• Genuine Leather
• Footwear
• Pet Accessories
• Automotive Accessories
• Handbags
• Home Decor and Furnishing
• Small Leather Goods and Accessories
• Apparel
•  Vegan Leather

The China leather market, By Product

• Home Decor and Furnishing
• Hanging Storage
• Leather Furniture
• Decorative Wall Hangings
• Tabletop decorative items
•  Others