Global Mycelium Leather Market 2026 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2032

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Mycelium Leather market size was valued at US$ 23.05 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 293 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 44.3% during review period.
Mycelium textiles and mycelium leather are bio-manufactured materials created by cultivating fungal mycelium under controlled conditions. The core concept is to use the mycelial network as a natural fibrous scaffold: through solid-state cultivation or fermentation-like processes, mycelium is grown on a substrate or within molds to form sheet-like leather preforms or mycelium mats, then subjected to inactivation, drying, densification, and, where needed, textile-backing reinforcement. Resin or coating formulations and mechanical finishing are subsequently applied to seal the surface and enhance structural integrity, and final operations such as finishing, embossing, dyeing, and edge painting deliver a leather-like appearance and handfeel. Brands typically position these materials as platforms for leather goods, footwear, accessories, and apparel, highlighting the ability to achieve different textures and gloss levels, as well as a tactile range from drapey to structured. Scaled adoption is commonly gated by performance thresholds such as abrasion resistance, tear strength, flex durability, and everyday stain resistance and cleanability, while suppliers also seek to meet automotive and furniture requirements including low odor, low VOC, flame retardancy, and resistance to light aging. In terms of delivery, a common approach is to provide semi-finished blanks that integrate into existing leather supply chains or finished sheets ready for cutting, and to collaborate with tanneries or brand R&D teams to customize color and handfeel while ensuring batch-to-batch consistency through quality control. Many companies claim their processes use low-value feedstocks and relatively low energy inputs to reduce water use, land footprint, and carbon emissions while supporting animal-friendly positioning; however, products can differ substantially in composite structures, coating systems, and bio-based content, and whether a product is near-zero plastic as well as the practical boundaries of recyclability or biodegradability still require case-by-case verification against specifications, third-party testing, and regulatory certifications. Primary customers include fashion and luxury brands, materials innovation teams, and manufacturing OEMs, with revenue typically driven by area-based material supply and co-development fees.
The commercialization of mycelium textiles and mycelium leather is moving from “concept materials” toward industrial materials that can plug into existing supply chains. The key shift is that delivery and processing are being decomposed into standardizable steps: controlled cultivation to form sheet-like preforms or mycelium mats, followed by inactivation, drying, and densification, then optional textile-backing reinforcement and finishing systems to deliver stable, cuttable material. To lower adoption friction, some companies emphasize compatibility with established tanning and surface-finishing infrastructure, positioning mycelium material as a new type of substrate that can enter traditional finishing lines and quickly achieve diverse textures, gloss levels, and handfeel. Production footprints are also trending toward proximity to advantaged clusters: on one hand, leveraging Italy’s craftsmanship and leather ecosystem to support premium positioning; on the other, placing scaled manufacturing in Vietnam and other mature leather/manufacturing bases to match cost and ramp requirements, while using broader vertical-farm mushroom infrastructure to improve feedstock and capacity flexibility, resulting in a supply model that combines owned farm capacity with mobilizable external capacity.
On the demand side, go-to-market typically follows a stepwise “stage-gate” path, with the clearest entry point still in footwear, handbags, accessories, and apparel, where sustainability narratives matter and per-item material usage is manageable. Suppliers often treat sheet specifications and consistency as prerequisites, structuring partnerships around sampling and co-development, then moving into small-batch capsule launches, and ultimately aiming for inclusion in a brand’s core lines and long-term procurement frameworks. From a sales-geography perspective, one approach prioritizes the domestic market and builds visibility through online distribution and local collaborations—for example, in Japan, advancing designer and consumer education by running materials and finished goods in parallel while supplying sheets or molded parts for different applications. The other approach positions the offering as a global materials platform for international brands and supply chains, scaling adoption across regions by offering customizable surface effects and standardized size specifications, and shifting sales from single-brand pilots to a multi-region, multi-customer portfolio.
Sustainability and compliance evidence is increasingly becoming a sales accelerator across regions, and also the central constraint for both investment and procurement decisions. As materials move into more demanding use cases such as footwear—and eventually automotive and furniture—companies are bringing low-impact manufacturing claims together with external verification to pass sourcing approvals, for example by running lifecycle assessments at scaled manufacturing sites and discussing global warming potential, or by emphasizing bio-based and lower-impact pathways aligned with brand ESG requirements. At the same time, definitional disputes remain material: differences in the ratio between the mycelium substrate and composite coating systems can substantially change bio-based content as well as the practical boundaries of recyclability and biodegradability. As a result, region-specific regulations and customer standards are pushing suppliers to front-load formulation transparency and third-party testing. For investors, this implies underwriting against quantified milestones—batch-to-batch consistency, unit-cost and yield improvements, successful compliance testing in priority geographies, and conversion from pilots to repeat orders across regions—rather than relying on concept collaborations or media exposure as indicators of scaling speed.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Mycelium Leather market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Mycelium Leather market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqf), and average selling prices (USD/Sqf), 2021-2032
Global Mycelium Leather market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqf), and average selling prices (USD/Sqf), 2021-2032
Global Mycelium Leather market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqf), and average selling prices (USD/Sqf), 2021-2032
Global Mycelium Leather market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Sqf), and ASP (USD/Sqf), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Mycelium Leather
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Mycelium Leather market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include SQIM S.r.l., MYCL Japan Co., Ltd., Mycotech Lab, MYCEL Inc., Citribel nv, ISA TanTec Ltd., Heri Farm’s Inc., SAVE EARTH Inc., Mykkö, MycoFutures™, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Mycelium Leather market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Dyed Mycelium Leather
Unstained Mycelium Leather
Market segment by Sales Channel
Direct Sales
Distribution Sales
Market segment by Application
Footwear
Bags
Clothing
Others
Major players covered
SQIM S.r.l.
MYCL Japan Co., Ltd.
Mycotech Lab
MYCEL Inc.
Citribel nv
ISA TanTec Ltd.
Heri Farm’s Inc.
SAVE EARTH Inc.
Mykkö
MycoFutures™
Mushco LLC
NEFFA
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Mycelium Leather product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Mycelium Leather, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Mycelium Leather from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Mycelium Leather competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Mycelium Leather breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Mycelium Leather market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Mycelium Leather.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Mycelium Leather sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.