In 2024, total confectionery packaging retail volumes in South Korea declined by 2% to 2.5 billion units, reversing the growth trend observed in 2022 and 2023. This downturn was primarily attributed to decreased demand for sugar confectionery, as an increasing number of consumers prioritised their health and moved away from high-sugar snacks.
This Confectionery Packaging in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Product coverage: Chocolate Confectionery, Gum, Sugar Confectionery.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
This Confectionery Packaging in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments driving packaging across the category. The report also examines trends and prospect for various pack types and closures: metal packaging, rigid plastic, glass, liquid cartons, paper-based containers; flexible packaging.
Product coverage: Chocolate Confectionery, Gum, Sugar Confectionery.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Get a detailed picture of the Confectionery Packaging market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Table of Contents
KEY DATA FINDINGS2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Confectionery packaging volumes decline in 2024, but glass jars and composite containers stand out in sugar confectionery
- South Korea is seeing growing innovation in zero waste packaging for confectionery
- Blister and strip packs gains ground as hygiene and portability take priority
- Confectionery packaging volumes expected to decline amid shifting demographics and health priorities
- Demand for bigger pack sizes expected to rise, driven by gifting, sharing, and growing price sensitivity
