Backed by market attractiveness analysis, total addressable market sizing, company benchmarking matrices, interactive Excel dashboards, wider supply chain intelligence, emerging startup coverage, and detailed product-level insights, The Business Research Company’s 2026 market reports are designed to offer research that is more actionable and strategically valuable than ever.
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Size Forecast: How Big Could The Market Get By 2030?
The market for oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (step) certification has seen rapid expansion in recent years. It is forecast to increase from $1.61 billion in 2025 to $1.78 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The historical growth of this market can be attributed to a heightened awareness of sustainable textile manufacturing, an escalating demand for environmentally responsible fashion products, the wider adoption of international textile standards, a greater regulatory emphasis on chemical safety management, and the proliferation of sustainability initiatives among textile manufacturers.
The oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (step) certification market is expected to experience substantial growth over the next few years. It is projected to increase to $2.68 billion in 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. This expansion during the forecast period is attributed to the escalating demand for supply chain transparency, the increasing adoption of sustainable certification frameworks, a growing preference for ethically produced textiles, the rising implementation of environmental compliance practices, and the expanding sustainability requirements from global brands and retailers. Major trends foreseen in this period include the increasing adoption of sustainable textile certification programs, a growing demand for transparent textile supply chains, a heightened focus on ethical and responsible manufacturing practices, a rising preference for certified eco-friendly textile products, and the expansion of sustainability compliance requirements within the fashion industry.
Get A Free Sample Report With In-Depth Market Insights:
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Growth Momentum: What Factors Are Shaping Demand?
The Oeko-Tex sustainable textile and leather production (STEP) certification market is anticipated to expand going forward, driven by the escalating demand for sustainable textiles. Sustainable textiles refer to fabrics and textile products that are produced, utilized, and disposed of in methods minimizing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and upholding social responsibility across the supply chain. This heightened demand for sustainable textiles is primarily fueled by growing environmental worries about pollution and textile waste, alongside increasing consumer awareness and their insistence on brands adopting eco-friendly and resource-efficient production practices. The OEKO-TEX sustainable textile and leather production (STeP) Certification advances sustainable textiles through a stringent facility-level framework that promotes environmentally responsible practices, social compliance, and resource-efficient production throughout the textile and leather value chain. For instance, in March 2025, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), an environmental authority based in Kenya, about 8% of textile fibres in 2023 were produced from recycled materials. Therefore, the increasing demand for sustainable textiles is a key factor propelling the growth of the Oeko-Tex sustainable textile and leather production certification market.
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Segmentation And Category Overview
The oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (step) certification market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Certification Type: Production Facilities Certification, Brands And Retailers Certification, Chemical Management Certification, Environmental Performance Certification, Social Responsibility Certification, Workplace Health And Safety Certification, Quality Management Certification
2) By Supply Chain Stage: Raw Material Processing, Wet Processing, Cut Make Trim Or Garment Assembly, Finished Product Branding And Retail
3) By Application: Textiles, Apparel, Footwear, Home Furnishings, Chemicals, Other Applications
4) By End User: Manufacturers, Brands And Retailers, Suppliers, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Production Facilities Certification: Textile Manufacturing Facilities, Garment Production Facilities, Dyeing And Finishing Facilities, Knitting And Weaving Facilities, Home Textile Production Facilities
2) By Brands And Retailers Certification: Apparel Brands, Footwear Brands, Home Textile Retailers, Fashion Retail Chains, Private Label Retailers
3) By Chemical Management Certification: Chemical Inventory Management, Restricted Substance Management, Chemical Risk Assessment, Chemical Storage Management, Sustainable Chemical Usage
4) By Environmental Performance Certification: Energy Efficiency Management, Water Resource Management, Waste Management Practices, Emissions Control Management, Environmental Compliance Management
5) By Social Responsibility Certification: Labor Rights Compliance, Fair Wage Practices, Employee Welfare Programs, Diversity And Inclusion Management, Community Engagement Practices
6) By Workplace Health And Safety Certification: Occupational Safety Management, Workplace Risk Prevention, Employee Health Protection, Emergency Preparedness Management, Accident Prevention Programs
7) By Quality Management Certification: Product Quality Assurance, Process Quality Control, Supplier Quality Management, Continuous Improvement Management, Customer Satisfaction Management
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Trends Redefining Industry Growth
Leading companies in the OEKO-TEX sustainable textile and leather production (STeP) certification market are prioritizing the creation of innovative solutions, particularly through the expansion of sustainability criteria to encompass biodiversity protection, circular production methods, and more rigorous environmental and social adherence across textile and leather supply chains. This expansion of sustainability criteria signifies the broadening of environmental, social, and governance requirements within standards or certifications to cover additional impacts like biodiversity protection, carbon emissions, resource efficiency, and circular economy practices. For instance, in September 2025, OEKO-TEX, a Switzerland-based association, collaborated with the Global Nature Fund (GNF), a Germany-based private nonprofit environmental foundation, to revise its STeP standard, thereby incorporating explicit biodiversity requirements for certified production sites. The updated standard mandates textile and leather manufacturers to implement structured biodiversity management systems, including measurable conservation targets and monitoring frameworks. The objective of this update is to lessen ecosystem degradation by directly integrating biodiversity protection into industrial sustainability certification requirements.
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Leading Players And Competitive Positioning
Major companies operating in the oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (step) certification market are SGS SA, Bureau Veritas SA, TÜV Rheinland AG, QIMA Limited, TESTEX AG, Centexbel, FITI Testing and Research Institute, Shirley Technologies Limited, Bönningheimer Textilforschung Hohenstein e.V., Centro Tessile Cotoniero e Abbigliamento S.p.A., IDFL Laboratory and Institute Inc., CITEVE – Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias Têxtil e do Vestuário, MIRTEC S.A., OEKO-TEX Service GmbH, Prüf- und Forschungsinstitut Pirmasens e.V., INNOVATEXT Textilipari Műszaki Kutató és Vizsgáló Kft., VÚTCH-CHEMITEX spol. s r.o., FILK Freiberg Institute gGmbH, Intertek Group plc, Eurofins Product Testing, Cotecna Inspection SA, Kiwa NV, UL LLC
View The Full OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Report:
OEKO-TEX Sustainable Textile And Leather Production (STeP) Certification Market Regional Split: Which Areas Are Fueling Growth?
Europe was the largest region in the oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (STeP) certification market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oeko-tex sustainable textile and leather production (step) certification market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
Reach Out To Our Team:
The Business Research Company: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/
Americas: +1 310-496-7795
Asia: +44 7882 955267 & +91 8897263534
Europe: +44 7882 955267
Email us at: marketing@tbrc.info
Follow us on:
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/the-business-research-company
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24_fI0rV8cR5DxlCpgmyFQ
Global Market Model: https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/global-market-model
Wasay has over a decade of experience in market research, data modelling, and analytics, with prior experience at GlobalData and Decision Tree Consulting Services. At The Business Research Company , he leads research operations across syndicated studies, customized consulting engagements, and the Global Market Model platform. His professional experience includes supporting organizations such as Boston Consulting Group, KPMG, and Ernst & Young. Wasay holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering, postgraduate management qualifications from International Management Institute Belgium and Indian School of Business and Entrepreneurship, and completed the Integrated Program in Business Analytics from Indian Institute of Management Indore.