South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Material (HDPE, LDPE, Cellophane, and Polypropylene), By Application (Highly Infectious Waste and General Healthcare Waste), and South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Size Was Estimated at USD 10.78 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.16% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 20.8 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Biohazard Bags Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 20.8 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.16% from 2025 to 2035. The expansion of healthcare activities, especially in developing nations, will result in a 25%–30% increase in the output of healthcare waste.

Market Overview

The biohazard bags market involves the production and distribution of specially designed bags used for the safe collection, handling, and disposal of infectious or biomedical waste. These bags are essential in hospitals, laboratories, and research facilities to prevent contamination and control infection spread. The improved waste segregation, enhanced safety for healthcare workers, and compliance with health regulations. The rising due to increasing healthcare waste, stricter environmental norms, and the growing need for infection control post-pandemic. Technological innovations like biodegradable and antimicrobial bags also fuel market expansion. Government initiatives across countries, including South Korea, focus on enforcing biomedical waste management rules, funding healthcare waste infrastructure, and promoting eco-friendly disposal practices, further driving demand for regulated biohazard bag solutions.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea biohazard bags market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea biohazard bags market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment South Korea biohazard bags market.

Driving Factors

The increasing generation of biomedical and infectious waste from hospitals, laboratories, and healthcare facilities. Growing awareness of infection control and stringent government regulations on safe biomedical waste disposal boost demand. Technological advancements in durable, leak-proof, and biodegradable biohazard bags enhance safety and environmental sustainability, encouraging adoption. Rising healthcare infrastructure investments, especially in emerging markets, also contribute to market growth.

Restraining Factors

Manufacturing biohazard bags with advanced materials like biodegradable polymers or multi-layered structures increases production expenses, making them less affordable for smaller healthcare facilities, particularly in developing regions. Limited knowledge about proper biomedical waste disposal practices in certain areas hampers the adoption of biohazard bags, leading to improper waste management and potential health risks.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea biohazard bags market share is classified into product material and application.

• The HDPE segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea biohazard bags market is segmented by product material into HDPE, LDPE, cellophane, and polypropylene. Among these, the HDPE segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. It's excellent strength, durability, and chemical resistance, making it ideal for safely containing biomedical waste. HDPE bags are lightweight yet puncture-resistant, ensuring secure waste disposal and preventing leakage or contamination. Additionally, HDPE is cost-effective and widely available, encouraging its use in hospitals and laboratories.

• The highly infectious waste segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea biohazard bags market is segmented by application into highly infectious waste and general healthcare waste. Among these, the highly infectious waste segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Strict regulations mandate specialized handling and disposal of such waste to prevent disease spread, driving demand for durable, leak-proof biohazard bags. Growing awareness of infection control and enhanced healthcare infrastructure further boost the segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea biohazard bags market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Brighten Optix
• Alpha Corporation (Menicon)
• Contex Inc.
• Autek
• Lucid Korea
• Global OK Vision
• The One Optech Co., Ltd.
• Procornea
• Euclid Systems Corporation
• Paragon Vision Sciences
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea biohazard bags market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Biohazard Bags Market, By Product Material

• HDPE
• LDPE
• Cellophane
• Polypropylene

South Korea Biohazard Bags Market, By Application

• Highly Infectious Waste
• General Healthcare Waste