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Global Leather Apparel Market 2025

Leather Apparel Market Size

The global leather apparel market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 249% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Leather Apparel Production

In value terms, leather apparel production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 37%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leather Apparel Exports

Exports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the key exporter of apparel of leather or of composition leather, comprising 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X units), committing a 26% share of total exports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apparel of leather or of composition leather exports, with a CAGR of +62.9% from 2020 to 2022. At the same time, the United States (+36.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. China (+7.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -6.9% from 2020 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest leather apparel supplier worldwide, comprising 6.6% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 3.1% share of global exports.

In China, leather apparel exports increased at an average annual rate of +30.1% over the period from 2020-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average leather apparel export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -38.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of -21.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while China stood at $X per unit.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-16.9%).

Leather Apparel Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of apparel of leather or of composition leather increased by 14% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 615%. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, leather apparel imports reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.8%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X units) represented the key importer of apparel of leather or of composition leather, achieving 71% of total imports. Russia (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by China (X units). All these countries together took approx. 26% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the apparel of leather or of composition leather imports, with a CAGR of +39.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (+8.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, China (-18.5%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-20.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, Russia and China increased by +71, +16 and +9.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported apparel of leather or of composition leather worldwide, comprising 15% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 4.6% share of global imports. It was followed by Russia, with a 3.9% share.

In the United States, leather apparel imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (-1.4% per year) and Russia (-4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leather apparel import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 219%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the United States ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+47.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China remains the largest leather apparel consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, leather apparel consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy, more than tenfold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.
China remains the largest leather apparel producing country worldwide, accounting for 57% of total volume. Moreover, leather apparel production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, eightfold. Italy ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.6% share.
In value terms, Italy, India and Pakistan were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 44% share of global exports. France, Germany, China, Turkey, Spain, the Netherlands, the United States, Poland, Denmark and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.
In value terms, the largest leather apparel importing markets worldwide were Germany, the United States and France, with a combined 34% share of global imports. Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Russia, Austria, Poland, South Korea, Belgium and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.
The average leather apparel export price stood at $95 per unit in 2021, falling by -1.8% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average leather apparel import price amounted to $84 per unit, rising by 1.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global leather apparel market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 14111000 - Articles of apparel of leather or of composition leather (including coats and overcoats) (excluding clothing accessories, headgear, footwear)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    8. Exports and Growth, By Product
    9. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Exports and Growth
    12. Export Prices and Growth
    13. Market Size and Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports and Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    18. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, by Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    32. Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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