South Korea Sustainable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
South Korea Sustainable Packaging Market Insights
- Based on Packaging Market Insights findings, the South Korea Sustainable Packaging Market reached USD 9.13 Billion in 2025 and is estimated to attain USD 13.23 Billion by 2031.
- From 2026 to 2031, the South Korea market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 6.42%.
- Within the By Material category, Paper & Paperboard dominated in 2025 in terms of market size contribution.
- Over the forecast period, Plant-based Materials is forecasted to deliver the fastest growth, positioning it as the most lucrative By Material segment.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Korea accounted for 1.59% of the global Sustainable Packaging Market size in 2025.
- By 2031, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within Asia Pacific, China is forecasted to dominate the regional Sustainable Packaging Market size by 2031.
- Taiwan will be the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, projected to achieve USD 9.14 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 9.13 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 13.23 Billion |
| Largest segment | Paper & Paperboard |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 6.42% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| By Material |
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| By Packaging Type |
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| By Process |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Korea Sustainable Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper & Paperboard | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.74 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic (Bioplastics / Recycled Plastics) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Glass | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Metal | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plant-based Materials | 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 Sustainable Packaging Market By Packaging Type 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Packaging Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bags & Sacks | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.89 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Boxes & Cartons | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Trays & Clamshells | 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 |
| Bottles & Jars | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Films & Wraps | 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 Sustainable Packaging Market By Process 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Process | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 3.77 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Recyclable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Compostable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Biodegradable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Reduced / Lightweight Packaging | 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.