South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Plastic and Paper & Paperboard), By Type (Rigid and Flexible), By End-use (Food and Beverages and Personal Care), and South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Size Was Estimated at USD 12,573.0 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.16% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 21,875.8 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Liquid Packaging Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 21,875.8 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.16% from 2025 to 2035. The growing need for lightweight, eco-friendly, and easy packaging options in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors is propelling the liquid packaging market.

Market Overview

The materials and techniques used to contain, safeguard, and convey liquid items are referred to as liquid packing. It includes a broad variety of packing materials, such as bottles, cartons, pouches, and more, that are intended to preserve product quality, stop leaks, and guarantee secure handling during distribution and storage. Preserving freshness, preventing infection, and facilitating easy storage and transportation are the basic objectives. During handling and transit, liquid packaging, particularly carton packs and rigid containers like glass and plastic bottles, protects contents from physical harm, contamination, and spoiling. Recycled plastics, paper-based solutions, and cutting-edge biodegradable possibilities are being created by consumers' growing need for environmentally friendly packaging options. EPR programs hold manufacturers accountable for the packaging's end-of-life management, encouraging them to invest in infrastructure for collection and recycling as well as to design for recyclability. To guarantee the safety and quality of packaged liquids, governments set guidelines for items that come into contact with food. This covers laws governing labeling specifications, substance migration into food, and packaging materials.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea liquid packaging market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea liquid packaging 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 South Korea liquid packaging market.

Driving Factors       

The increasing demand for convenient, safe, and sustainable packaging solutions across food, beverage, and personal care industries. Rising consumer preference for ready-to-drink products and extended shelf-life growth. Technological advancements in materials, such as recyclable plastics and barrier coatings, enhance product protection and sustainability. Additionally, strict regulations on packaging safety and environmental concerns push manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly packaging.

Restraining Factors

Transitioning to eco-friendly packaging materials, such as biodegradable plastics or recycled content, often involves higher production costs. These materials typically require advanced manufacturing processes or sourcing methods, leading to increased expenses compared to conventional plastics.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea liquid packaging market share is classified into material, type, and end-use.

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

The South Korea liquid packaging market is segmented by material into plastic and paper & paperboard. Among these, the plastic segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Its durability, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness. Its widespread use in beverages, dairy, and personal care products, along with advancements in recyclable and biodegradable plastics.

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

The South Korea liquid packaging market is segmented by type into rigid and flexible. Among these, the rigid segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Its superior protection, durability, and stability for storing liquids like milk, juices, and household chemicals. Growing demand for extended shelf life and easy handling is boosting its adoption.

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

The South Korea liquid packaging market is segmented by end-use into food and beverages and personal care. Among these, the food and beverages segment dominated the share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The rising demand for convenient, safe, and hygienic packaging solutions. Increasing consumption of packaged foods and beverages, coupled with innovations in packaging materials.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea liquid packaging 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

• NK Mulsan
• Lotte Aluminum
• Hy-Lok
• Jaepack
• Yonwoo
• SRTECHNOPACK
• Ilshin Packaging
• Seojin Industrial
• Sungwon Enterprise
• Korea Plastic Industrial
• 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 liquid packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Liquid Packaging Market, By Material

• Plastic
• Paper & Paperboard

South Korea Liquid Packaging Market, By Type

• Rigid
• Flexible

South Korea Liquid Packaging Market, By End-use

• Food and Beverages
• Personal Care