Packaging in South Korea revolved around a few key trends in 2023. These trends were mainly influenced by increasing awareness about sustainability and by consumer preferences. South Korean consumers increasingly prefer sustainable packaging options. This shift is driven by a growing concern about plastic waste and environmental impact, leading to greater demand for recyclable packaging solutions across various industries, including packaged food, home care and beauty and personal care.
The Packaging in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. 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.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
The Packaging in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments in the industry. 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.
Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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- Get a detailed picture of the 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.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY- Packaging in 2023: The big picture
- 2023 key trends
- Flexible plastic is the preferred pack type in meals and soups packaging due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience
- Rigid plastic maintains its dominance in overall soft drinks packaging
- PET bottles grow as a pack type for beer in larger pack sizes, owing to practicality considerations
- Small pack sizes continue to dominate beauty and personal care due to consumer preferences
- HDPE bottles remain the most popular pack type for laundry care products in South Korea for their versatility and protective properties
- Registration for recycled packaging claims made mandatory for food and beverage manufacturers
- Seoul Dairy Cooperative shifts to pressure-sensitive labels to increase the recyclability of its PET bottles
