South Korea Flexible Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The flexible packaging market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 12,992.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is expected of South Korea flexible packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$9,536.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$12,992.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.5%
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South Korea

South Korea flexible packaging market highlights

  • The South Korea flexible packaging market generated a revenue of USD 9,536.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 12,992.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastics was the largest revenue generating raw material in 2023.
  • Metal is the most lucrative raw material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Flexible packaging market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 9,536.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 12,992.8 million
Growth rate4.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastics
Fastest growing segmentMetal
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastics, Paper, Metal, Bioplastics
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, Mondi PLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, Sonoco Products Co, Constantia Flexibles, Berry Global Group Inc, Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord., Coveris, DS Smith PLC, Allegion PLC, CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg, Cosmo Films, Graphic Packaging Holding Co, Bemis Manufacturing, ProAmpac, Flexpak, Flex-Pack Engineering, Novolex, Sigma Plastics Group, Bischof + Klein, SÜDPACK, American Packaging Corporation


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 3.5% of the global flexible packaging market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China flexible packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 33,251.1 million by 2030.

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Plastics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.37% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea flexible packaging market based on plastics, paper, metal, bioplastics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The flexible packaging market in South Korea has experienced significant growth in the past decade, driven by changing consumer preferences, technology advancements, and rising demand for convenient and lightweight packaging solutions. South Korea's food & beverage industry is a major consumer of flexible packaging.

Snack items, beverages, processed foods, and dairy products often come in flexible pouches and bags as they provide convenience, protection, and shelf appeal. Cosmetics industry in South Korea, known as K-beauty, is renowned globally for its innovative products. Many cosmetics brands, such as A more pacific, LG Household & Health Care, and The Face Shop, utilize flexible packaging for products like creams, lotions, masks, and hair care items.

Flexible packaging helps these brand maintain their product freshness and increase their market appeal. In pharmaceutical sector, companies like Green Cross and Hanmi Pharmaceutical use flexible packaging for products such as tablets, capsules, and medical supplies. Pharmaceutical industry values flexible packaging for its ability to provide barrier protection and maintain product integrity.

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South Korea flexible packaging market size, by raw material, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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