The Global Market for Bio-based Leather 2024-2035

Published: February 2024
Pages: 141
Tables: 29
Figures: 32
Series: Bio-Economy

The Global Market for Bio-based Leather 2024-203 analyzes plant-based, mycelium, microbial, lab grown and protein leathers. It evaluates market size, demand by end use (footwear, fashion, automotive, furniture), competitive landscape, commercialization challenges, investment trends and growth projections across regions.

The report includes profiles of 60+ companies leading the development of innovative biomaterials and biofabrication methods for leather production are included along with analysis of their partnerships, IP and M&A activity. In-depth segmentation is provided spanning raw material inputs, manufacturing processes, products, applications, and geography.

Historic and 11-year forecasted market data is quantified globally and for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA. Impact of sustainability regulations and evolving consumer preferences on bio-based leather adoption is assessed. Benchmarks are established comparing the properties, feel, strength, breathability and aesthetics of new sustainable leathers versus animal/synthetic alternatives in the context of identified use cases.

Report contents include:

Overview and properties of different sustainable leather types – plant-based, mycelium, microbial, lab grown
Production processes for bio-based leathers and commercial activity
Benchmarking strengths and weaknesses of new sustainable leathers
Company profiles for 60+ players on partnerships, funding, IP landscape. Companies profiled include Alt.Leather, Arda Biomaterials, Beyond Leather Materials ApS, Biophilica, Bucha Bio, Ecovative, Evolved by Nature, Gozen Bioworks, Icytos, LignoPure GmbH, Modern Meadow, MycoWorks, NFW, Nippon Paper Industries, PersiSKIN, Polybion, ProjectEx, Really Clever, Tômtex and UNCAGED Innovations.
Commercialization analysis - recent investments, SWOT assessment by market
Markets and applications in footwear, fashion, automotive, furniture, consumer goods
11 year historic and forecast demand globally, by region, by end use segment
Market drivers and trends evolving from sustainability regulations and preferences
Challenges around industry adoption, manufacturing, achieving desired feel/aesthetics
Tech advancements and innovations in bio-inspired design, novel biomaterials
Funding levels analysis - total amounts, breakdowns by company from 2018-2023
Announcements of latest industry partnerships, product launches, expansion plans.

1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 10

2 INTRODUCTION 11

2.1 What is bio-based leather? 11
2.2 Properties of bio-based leathers 14
- 2.2.1 Tear strength. 15
- 2.2.2 Tensile strength 15
- 2.2.3 Bally flexing 15
2.3 Comparison with conventional leathers 16
2.4 Global animal leather market 19
- 2.4.1 Overview 19
- 2.4.2 Manufacturing processes 19
- 2.4.3 Cuts and applications 20
- 2.4.4 Trends 21
- 2.4.5 Leather industry waste 22
2.5 Global plastic leather market 22
- 2.5.1 Overview 22
- 2.5.2 Trends 23
- 2.5.3 Manufacturing processes 23
2.6 Global leather recycling market 24
- 2.6.1 Overview 24
- 2.6.2 Leather Recycling Processes 24
  - 2.6.2.1 Bonded Leather Production 24
  - 2.6.2.2 Hydroentanglement Method 24
2.7 Market drivers for bio-based leathers 26
2.8 Manufacturing 29
- 2.8.1 Inputs 29
- 2.8.2 Key Processing Steps 29
- 2.8.3 Processing Innovations 31
2.9 Commercialization 31
- 2.9.1 Handbags and Accessories 32
- 2.9.2 Footwear 32
- 2.9.3 Apparel 32
- 2.9.4 Bags and Small Leather Goods 33
- 2.9.5 Footwear Uppers 33
- 2.9.6 Furniture Upholstery 33

3 TYPES OF BIO-BASED LEATHER 34

3.1 Comparative analysis of bio-based leathers 34
3.2 Plant-based leather 34
- 3.2.1 Overview 34
- 3.2.2 Production processes 35
  - 3.2.2.1 Feedstocks 35
    - 3.2.2.1.1 Agriculture Residues 36
    - 3.2.2.1.2 Food Processing Waste 36
    - 3.2.2.1.3 Invasive Plants 36
    - 3.2.2.1.4 Culture-Grown Inputs 36
  - 3.2.2.2 Textile-Based 36
  - 3.2.2.3 Bio-Composite 37
- 3.2.3 Products 38
- 3.2.4 SWOT analysis 39
- 3.2.5 Market players 40
3.3 Mycelium leather 42
- 3.3.1 Overview 42
- 3.3.2 Production process 44
  - 3.3.2.1 Growth conditions 44
  - 3.3.2.2 Tanning Mycelium Leather 45
  - 3.3.2.3 Dyeing Mycelium Leather 46
- 3.3.3 SWOT analysis 46
- 3.3.4 Products 47
- 3.3.5 Market players 48
3.4 Microbial leather 49
- 3.4.1 Overview 49
- 3.4.2 Production process 49
  - 3.4.2.1 Fermentation conditions 50
  - 3.4.2.2 Harvesting 50
- 3.4.3 SWOT analysis 51
- 3.4.4 Products 52
- 3.4.5 Market players 55
3.5 Lab grown leather 56
- 3.5.1 Overview 56
- 3.5.2 Production process 56
- 3.5.3 SWOT analysis 57
- 3.5.4 Products 58
- 3.5.5 Market players 59
3.6 Protein-based leather 60
- 3.6.1 Overview 60
- 3.6.2 Production process 60
- 3.6.3 Commercial activity 61
3.7 Sustainable leather coatings and dyes 62
- 3.7.1 Overview 62
  - 3.7.1.1 Coatings 62
  - 3.7.1.2 Dyes 62
- 3.7.2 Commercial activity 63

4 MARKETS FOR BIO-BASED LEATHER 65

4.1 Market trends 65
4.2 Market challenges 66
4.3 Investment funding 67
4.4 Recent market news and developments. 68
4.5 SWOT analysis 69
4.6 Footwear 70
4.7 Fashion & Accessories 71
4.8 Automotive & Transport 72
4.9 Furniture 73
4.10 Global market revenues 75
- 4.10.1 By end use market 75
- 4.10.2 By region 77

5 COMPANY PROFILES 79 (65 company profiles)

6 REFERENCES 134

List of Tables

Table 1. Types of sustainable alternative leathers. 12
Table 2. Properties of bio-based leathers. 14
Table 3. Comparison with conventional leathers. 16
Table 4. Price of commercially available sustainable alternative leather products. 18
Table 5. Animal leather manufacturing processes. 19
Table 6. Common leather cuts and typical applications. 20
Table 7. Plastic leather manufacturing processes. 23
Table 8. Market drivers for bio-based leathers. 26
Table 9. Alternative leather materials producers, by manufacturing methods. 30
Table 10. Comparative analysis of sustainable alternative leathers. 34
Table 11. Key processing steps involved in transforming plant fibers into leather materials. 35
Table 12. Current and emerging plant-based leather products. 38
Table 13. Companies developing plant-based leather products. 40
Table 14. Overview of mycelium-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 42
Table 15. Companies developing mycelium-based leather products. 48
Table 16. Types of microbial-derived leather alternative. 52
Table 17. Companies developing microbial leather products. 55
Table 18. Companies developing plant-based leather products. 59
Table 19. Types of protein-based leather alternatives. 60
Table 20. Companies developing protein based leather. 61
Table 21. Companies developing sustainable coatings and dyes for leather - 63
Table 22. Markets and applications for bio-based leather. 65
Table 23. Market trends in bio-based leather. 65
Table 24. Market challenges in bio-based leather. 67
Table 25. Bio-based leather investment funding, by company. 67
Table 26. Recent market news and developments. 68
Table 27. Applications of biobased leather in furniture and upholstery. 73
Table 28. Global revenues for bio-based leather by end use market, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 75
Table 29. Global revenues for bio-based leather by region, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 77

List of Figures

Figure 1. Conceptual landscape of next-gen leather materials. 12
Figure 2. Global leather production by animal source. 22
Figure 3. Recycled leather: SWOT analysis 26
Figure 4. SWOT analysis for Plant-based leather. 40
Figure 5. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam. 43
Figure 6. SWOT analysis for Mycelium leather. 47
Figure 7. Hermès bag made of MycoWorks' mycelium leather. 48
Figure 8. SWOT analysis for Microbial leather. 52
Figure 9. Ganni blazer made from bacterial cellulose. 54
Figure 10. Bou Bag by GANNI and Modern Synthesis. 55
Figure 11. SWOT analysis for Lab Grown leather. 58
Figure 12. SWOT analysis for bio-based leathers. 70
Figure 13. PUMA king football boots incorporating vegan leather. 70
Figure 14. Global revenues for bio-based leather by end use market, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 76
Figure 15. Global revenues for bio-based leather by region, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 78
Figure 16. Beyond Leather Materials product. 83
Figure 17. Treekind. 85
Figure 18. Examples of Stella McCartney and Adidas products made using leather alternative Mylo. 87
Figure 19. Mushroom leather. 90
Figure 20. Ecovative Design Forager Hides. 91
Figure 21. LUNA® leather. 96
Figure 22. TransLeather. 99
Figure 23. Reishi. 105
Figure 24. AirCarbon Pellets and AirCarbon Leather. 110
Figure 25. Leather made from leaves. 114
Figure 26. Nike shoe with beLEAF™. 114
Figure 27. Persiskin leather. 118
Figure 28. LOVR hemp leather. 122
Figure 29. North Face Spiber Moon Parka. 125
Figure 30. PANGAIA LAB NXT GEN Hoodie. 126
Figure 31. Ultrasuede headrest covers. 128
Figure 32. Vegea production process. 130

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1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 10

2 INTRODUCTION 11

3 TYPES OF BIO-BASED LEATHER 34

4 MARKETS FOR BIO-BASED LEATHER 65

5 COMPANY PROFILES 79 (65 company profiles)

6 REFERENCES 134

List of Tables

List of Figures

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