At 3.7% CAGR, Middle East & Africa Leather for Automotive Seats Market is Projected to be Worth US$ 2,652.32 Million by 2031, Says the Insights Partners

According to Insights Partners' research, the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market was valued at US$ 2,096.67 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2,652.32 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2031. Shift toward vegan leather and rising demand for luxury vehicles are among the critical factors attributed to the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market expansion.

Vegan leather has been experiencing significant demand as more industries and consumers embrace sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives to traditional leather. Vegan leather seats for automotive applications have become increasingly popular due to the use of plant-based materials. These materials include pineapple leaves, mushroom, apple peels, and others. Vegan leather provides a cruelty-free alternative to genuine leather and aims to reduce the environmental impact caused by animal agriculture. Vegan leather eliminates the need for animal byproducts, making it an ideal choice for vegan buyers.

The growing number of vegan buyers contributes to market growth. According to YouGov and Veganuary, 25.8 million people tried veganism as of January 2025. This growing adoption results in an increased production and adoption of vegan products in various industries, including the automotive industry.

Automotive manufacturers develop vegan leather seats from plant-based materials which are processed into breathable and durable fabrics. This type of leather seat also possesses several advantageous properties. It is also resistant to stains and scratches and provides long-lasting use. Vegan car seats also benefit from regular conditioning and treatments designed for synthetic materials, which help maintain their visual appearance.

Tesla, BMW AG, Audi AG, and Mercedes-Benz are among the brands offering vegan leather car seats. In February 2024, BMW AG launched an all-electric BMW 5 Series with a completely vegan interior, including vegan seats made from vegan leather using cactus, cork, and mushroom as raw materials. Such increased use of vegan leather in automotive applications contributes to the market growth of leather for automotive seats.

On the contrary, high costs of genuine leather hamper the growth of Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market.

Based on type, the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market is bifurcated into genuine leather and artificial leather. The genuine leather segment held 78.8% share of the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market in 2024, amassing US$ 1,652.49 million. It is projected to garner US$ 2,073.52 million by 2031 to expand at 3.5% CAGR during 2025–2031. The artificial leather segment is further sub segmented into polyurethane, polyvinyl chloride, and others.

Based on vehicle type, the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market is segmented into passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and others. The passenger cars segment held 55.2% share of the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market in 2024, amassing US$ 1,157.05 million. It is projected to garner US$ 1,494.47 million by 2031 to expand at 4.0% CAGR during 2025–2031.

Based on country, the Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market is segmented into South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Morocco, and the Rest of Middle East & Africa. South Africa held 29.5% share of Middle East & Africa leather for automotive seats market in 2024, amassing US$ 617.60 million. It is projected to garner US$ 808.35 million by 2031 to expand at 4.2% CAGR during 2025–2031.

Key players operating in the leather for automotive seats market are San Fang Chemical Industrial Co Ltd; Mayur Uniquoters Limited; Nan Ya Plastics Corp; FILWEL Co., Ltd.; Kolon Industries Inc; BASF SE; Kuraray Co Ltd; Teijin Ltd; Toray Industries Inc; Covestro AG; Wollsdorf Leder Schmidt & Co Ges.m.b.H.; Curtidos Treviño S.A. de C.V.; Wickett-Craig; Super Tannery Ltd.; and Elmo Sweden AB, among others.

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