- Published: January 2024
- Pages: 170
- Tables: 20
- Figures: 28
- 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 Arda Biomaterials, Evolved by Nature, Gozen, Modern Meadow, MycoWorks, NFW, Polybion, 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.
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1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 9
2 INTRODUCTION 10
- 2.1 What is bio-based leather? 10
- 2.2 Properties of bio-based leathers 13
- 2.3 Comparison with conventional leathers 14
- 2.4 Global animal leather market 16
- 2.5 Global plastic leather market 17
- 2.6 Global leather recycling market 19
- 2.7 Market drivers for bio-based leathers 21
- 2.8 Manufacturing 23
- 2.9 Commercialization 25
3 TYPES OF BIO-BASED LEATHER 27
- 3.1 Comparative analysis of bio-based leathers 27
- 3.2 Plant-based leather 28
- 3.2.1 Overview 28
- 3.2.2 Production processes 29
- 3.2.3 Products 30
- 3.2.4 SWOT analysis 32
- 3.2.5 Market players 34
- 3.3 Mycelium leather 36
- 3.3.1 Overview 36
- 3.3.2 Production process 39
- 3.3.3 SWOT analysis 41
- 3.3.4 Products 42
- 3.3.5 Market players 44
- 3.4 Microbial leather 47
- 3.4.1 Overview 47
- 3.4.2 Production process 49
- 3.4.3 SWOT analysis 51
- 3.4.4 Products 52
- 3.4.5 Market players 54
- 3.5 Lab grown leather 56
- 3.5.1 Overview 56
- 3.5.2 Production process 58
- 3.5.3 SWOT analysis 60
- 3.5.4 Products 62
- 3.5.5 Market players 63
- 3.6 Protein-based leather 64
- 3.6.1 Overview 64
- 3.6.2 Commercial activity 66
- 3.7 Sustainable leather coatings and dyes 68
- 3.7.1 Overview 68
- 3.7.2 Commercial activity 70
4 MARKETS FOR BIO-BASED LEATHER 73
- 4.1 Market trends 74
- 4.2 Market challenges 76
- 4.3 Investment funding 79
- 4.4 Recent market news, investments and developments. 81
- 4.5 SWOT analysis 84
- 4.5.1 Footwear 85
- 4.5.2 Fashion & Accessories 87
- 4.5.3 Automotive & Transport 89
- 4.5.4 Furniture 91
- 4.6 Global market revenues 93
- 4.6.1 By end use market 93
- 4.6.2 By region 95
5 COMPANY PROFILES 98 (60 company profiles)
6 REFERENCES 164
List of Tables
- Table 1. Types of sustainable alternative leathers. 11
- Table 2. Properties of bio-based leathers. 13
- Table 3. Comparison with conventional leathers, 14
- Table 4. Market drivers for bio-based leathers. 21
- Table 5. Alternative leather materials producers, by manufacturing methods. 23
- Table 6. Comparative analysis of sustainable alternative leathers. 27
- Table 7. Companies developing plant-based leather products. 34
- Table 8. Overview of mycelium-description, properties, drawbacks and applications. 36
- Table 9. Companies developing mycelium-based leather products. 44
- Table 10. Companies developing microbial leather products. 54
- Table 11. Companies developing plant-based leather products. 63
- Table 12. Companies developing protein based leather. 67
- Table 13. Companies developing sustainable leather coatings and dyes. 70
- Table 14. Markets and applications for bio-based leather. 73
- Table 15. Market trends in bio-based leather. 74
- Table 16. Market challenges in bio-based leather. 76
- Table 17. Bio-based leather investment funding, by company. 79
- Table 18. Recent market news, investments and developments. 81
- Table 19. Global revenues for bio-based leather by end use market, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 93
- Table 20. Global revenues for bio-based leather by region, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 95
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Conceptual landscape of next-gen leather materials. 11
- Figure 2. Global leather production. 16
- Figure 3. Global plastic leather production. 17
- Figure 4. SWOT analysis for Plant-based leather. 32
- Figure 5. Typical structure of mycelium-based foam. 37
- Figure 6. Commercial mycelium composite construction materials. 38
- Figure 7. SWOT analysis for Mycelium leather. 41
- Figure 8. Hermès bag made of MycoWorks' mycelium leather.. 43
- Figure 9. SWOT analysis for Microbial leather. 51
- Figure 10. Ganni blazer made from bacterial cellulose. 52
- Figure 11. Bou Bag by GANNI and Modern Synthesis. 53
- Figure 12. SWOT analysis for Lab Grown leather. 61
- Figure 13. SWOT analysis for bio-based leathers. 84
- Figure 14. Global revenues for bio-based leather by end use market, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 94
- Figure 15. Global revenues for bio-based leather by region, 2018-2035 (millions USD). 96
- Figure 16. Beyond Leather Materials product. 105
- Figure 17. Bamboo leather. 111
- Figure 18. Mushroom leather. 114
- Figure 19. Ecovative Design Forager Hides. 115
- Figure 20. Marine leather products. 121
- Figure 21. TransLeather. 124
- Figure 22. Reishi. 131
- Figure 23. Leather made from leaves. 138
- Figure 24. Nike shoe with beLEAF™. 139
- Figure 25. LOVR hemp leather. 150
- Figure 26. North Face Spiber Moon Parka. 152
- Figure 27. PANGAIA LAB NXT GEN Hoodie. 153
- Figure 28. Vegea production process. 159
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