Packaging Industry in South Korea
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on on-trade channels, shifting consumer purchasing habits to e-commerce platforms and off-trade channels. This resulted in a shift in consumer purchasing patterns in 2021, as people sought to buy things that were convenient to use. The Korean population has also moved towards a more sustainable approach to the types of packaged products they purchase.
Euromonitor International's 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.
Why buy this report?
Euromonitor International's 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.
Why buy this report?
- 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.
PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Flexible packaging and folding cartons see growth in dairy products
Stand-up pouches appear in chocolate confectionery
Paper-based containers and transparent flexible plastic grow in dog and cat food
Folding cartons and flexible aluminium/plastic the main pack types in hot beverages
Sustainable PET bottles grow in soft drinks
Metal beverage cans and glass bottles still dominate alcoholic drinks packaging
Small and sustainable pack sizes lead personal care packaging
HDPE and PET bottles lead the way in home care products
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Regulation on food contact materials and articles
Laws preventing the use of hard-to-recycle material
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
New regulation on package grading
Cosmetics Act introduces changes for product package labels
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in South Korea: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Packaging in 2021: The big picture
2021 key trends
Flexible packaging and folding cartons see growth in dairy products
Stand-up pouches appear in chocolate confectionery
Paper-based containers and transparent flexible plastic grow in dog and cat food
Folding cartons and flexible aluminium/plastic the main pack types in hot beverages
Sustainable PET bottles grow in soft drinks
Metal beverage cans and glass bottles still dominate alcoholic drinks packaging
Small and sustainable pack sizes lead personal care packaging
HDPE and PET bottles lead the way in home care products
PACKAGING LEGISLATION
Regulation on food contact materials and articles
Laws preventing the use of hard-to-recycle material
RECYCLING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
New regulation on package grading
Cosmetics Act introduces changes for product package labels
Table 1 Overview of Packaging Recycling and Recovery in South Korea: 2019/2020 and Targets for 2021
