South Korea Compostable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
South Korea Compostable Packaging Market Insights
- As per Packaging Market Insights, the South Korea Compostable Packaging Market stood at USD 1 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 1.59 Billion by 2031.
- The South Korea market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 7.91% from 2026 through 2031.
- In 2025, Bags accounted for the highest share of the By Product market size.
- During the forecast period, Bags is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative By Product segment.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, South Korea accounted for 1% of the global Compostable Packaging Market size.
- By 2031, United States is expected to lead the global Compostable Packaging Market in terms of market size.
- Within Asia Pacific, China is projected to dominate the regional Compostable Packaging Market size by 2031.
- Japan is identified as the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, anticipated to reach USD 4.23 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 1 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 1.59 Billion |
| Largest segment | Bags |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 7.91% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| By Product |
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| By Material |
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| By End Use |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Korea Compostable Packaging Market By Product 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Product | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bags | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 0.45 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Trays | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pouches | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Films | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Korea Compostable Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA (Polylactic Acid) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 0.37 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Starch-Based Materials | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Cellulose | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Korea Compostable Packaging Market By End Use 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By End Use | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 0.39 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pharmaceutical | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Personal Care & Cosmetics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Consumer Goods | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.