South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Ingredient Type (Protein, Polysaccharides, Lipids, and Composites), By Application (Dairy Products, Bakery and Confectionery, Fruits and Vegetables, Meat, Poultry, Seafood, and Other), and South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increased demand for sustainable and biodegradable packaging, alongside growing consumer preference for clean-label and natural food preservation methods. Technological advancements in edible coating formulations and applications across diverse food sectors are accelerating adoption in South Korea.

Market Overview

The edible films and coatings market of South Korea is experiencing continuous growth with the rising demand for green, eco-friendly food packaging products in the entire food sector, while using natural sources like proteins, polysaccharides, and lipids to produce edible films and coatings. Edible films and coatings are food packaging guards with long shelf life and improved food quality. These products are utilized at a gigantic scale in dairy, bakery, vegetable and fruit processing, and even meat and seafood packaging. South Korean food processors and industries are slowly making a transition from plastic to edible packaging, with the trend of clean-label, biodegradable, and health-freaks keeping up with it. The growing issues regarding plastic waste, the government's imposition in terms of green packaging, and the development of nanotechnology are promoting competition for market products. All hurdles including increased cost of production and regulatory hurdles aside, increased R&D expenses, pilot programs, and support from food safety organizations are creating supporting conditions for market growth up to 2035.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea edible films and coatings market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea edible films and coatings market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and 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 of the South Korea edible films and coatings market.

Driving Factors

The market for food films and edible coatings in South Korea is being driven by increasing environmental awareness and demand to minimize plastic waste in food processing. Protein, polysaccharide, and lipid-based edible coatings are finding their ways to foods for maintaining freshness, enhancing shelf life, and limiting microbial contamination of packaged food. Government incentives and clean-labeling are driving fast adoption. Moreover, advancements in nano-coating technology and usage in high-value food segments like dairy, meat, and fruits are increasing market opportunities.

Restraining Factors

High production cost and global formulation, in addition to low customer education, are the dominant constraints in the edible films and coatings market. Standardization and regulation of food-grade material can limit product commercialization. Edible films also possess relatively lower mechanical strength and barrier properties compared to plastics, thus limiting their use in packaged foods with high moisture or long shelf life.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market share is classified into ingredient type and application.

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

The South Korea edible films and coatings market is segmented by ingredient type into protein, polysaccharides, lipids, and composites. Among these, the polysaccharides segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.This segment accounted for large share because of its cost-effectiveness, film-forming property, and extensive applications in fresh produce, bakery, and dairy packaging. Starch, cellulose, and chitosan are materials that provide good gas and moisture barrier properties and hence, can be considered as safe, reliable, and biodegradable alternatives to maintain food quality and safety.

• The fruits and vegetables segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea edible films and coatings market is segmented by application into dairy products, bakery and confectionery, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, and other. Among these, the fruits and vegetables segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Edible coatings assist in maintaining the shelf life and freshness of these perishable fruits and vegetables by minimizing moisture loss and microbial spoilage. The requirement to use clean-label, preservative-free fruits and vegetables, particularly in supermarkets and exports, continues to drive the use of such coatings.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea edible films and coatings 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 elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes 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

• CJ CheilJedang Corporation
• Dongwon F&B
• Pulmuone Co., Ltd.
• Sempio Foods Company
• Lotte Food Co., Ltd.
• Daesang Corporation
• Samyang Corporation
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Tate & Lyle PLC
• 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 edible films and coatings market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market, By Ingredient Type

• ·Protein

• ·Polysaccharides

• ·Lipids

• ·Composites

South Korea Edible Films and Coatings Market, By Application

• ·Dairy Products

• ·Bakery and Confectionery

• ·Fruits and Vegetables

• ·Meat

• ·Poultry

• ·Seafood

• ·Other