| Product Code: ETC7746190 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Japan's import shipments of polyurethane synthetic leather in 2024 were dominated by top exporting countries such as China, USA, Germany, South Korea, and Indonesia. The industry showed a consistent growth trajectory with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.36% from 2020 to 2024. Despite this growth, the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicated a high concentration within the market in 2024. The growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 3.59%, showcasing continued momentum in the importation of artificial leather into Japan.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for eco-friendly and cruelty-free alternatives to genuine leather |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to improved quality and durability of polyurethane synthetic leather |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in the production of polyurethane synthetic leather |
4.3.2 Competition from other synthetic leather materials such as PVC |
5 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Trends |
6 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Furnishing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Footwear, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Bags & Wallets, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenues & Volume, By Clothing, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of polyurethane synthetic leather by major fashion brands in Japan |
8.2 Number of new product launches using polyurethane synthetic leather in the Japanese market |
8.3 Consumer perception surveys on the quality and sustainability of polyurethane synthetic leather |
9 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Polyurethane Synthetic Leather (Artificial Leather) Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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