South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Coating & Sizing Chemicals, and Colorants & Auxiliaries), By Application (Apparel and Technical Textiles), and South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Size Was Estimated at USD 412.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.81% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 767.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Textile Chemicals Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 767.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 5.81% from 2025 to 2035. The growing population, urbanization, and increased disposable incomes, the garment and apparel sector are experiencing a tremendous increase in demand for textile chemicals.

Market Overview

The manufacture and distribution of chemicals used in different phases of textile manufacturing and processing to improve the qualities and functionality of fabrics are included in the textile chemicals market. Strength, durability, abrasion resistance, and water repellency are just a few of the physical qualities that are enhanced by textile chemicals like coatings, sizing agents, and finishing agents. Functional textiles with qualities like water resistance, UV protection, and antimicrobial capabilities can be made due to developments in textile chemicals, such as nanotechnology and smart coatings. The market for specialty chemicals that improve performance is driven by the rising demand for technical textiles, which are utilized in industries like athletics, healthcare, and automotive textiles. Creative chemical solutions are created by the rising demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable fabrics. Specialized chemicals are needed for these textile manufacturing technologies to function at their best. To promote innovation in textile chemicals, especially in fields like eco-friendly and sustainable chemicals, governments are spending money on research and development (R&D). This includes financing for studies aimed at creating biodegradable materials, sophisticated textile treatments, and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) chemicals. 

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea textile chemicals 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 textile chemicals 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 textile chemicals market.

Driving Factors

The growing demand for apparel and other textile items is population expansion, rising disposable incomes, and shifting fashion trends. The market is expanding as such of the expanding usage of technical textiles in a variety of sectors, including sports, automotive, and construction, which call for specific chemical treatments. As producers and consumers place a higher priority on environmental effect, the growing emphasis on sustainability including the use of eco-friendly chemicals and processes is becoming a major motivator.

Restraining Factors

Petrochemicals, one of the many raw materials used in the textile chemicals business, are susceptible to changes in price and supply interruptions. The use of natural dyes, biodegradable finishes, and other substitutes that lessen dependency on conventional synthetic chemicals is being propelled by the growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable textiles. Stricter environmental laws and the use of eco-friendly substitutes may raise manufacturing costs for textile producers, which could have an effect on their bottom line and market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea textile chemicals market share is classified into product and application.

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

The South Korea textile chemicals market is segmented by product into coating & sizing chemicals, and colorants & auxiliaries. Among these, the coating & sizing chemicals segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Customers are searching more and more for high-performance textiles with certain qualities like improved comfort, stain resistance, and wrinkle-free qualities. Manufacturers are assisted in meeting these standards by coatings and sizing chemicals. Furthermore, coatings and sizing agents enhance textiles' physical characteristics, including their strength, resilience to abrasion, water resistance, and durability. This increases the materials suitability for a range of uses, including industrial and fashion.

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

The South Korea textile chemicals market is segmented by application into apparel and technical textiles. Among these, the apparel segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The textile industry is largely made up of the apparel manufacturing sector. Numerous chemicals are needed for this large-scale production in order to carry out tasks including dyeing, finishing, and sizing. To obtain desired qualities like color fastness, softness, water resistance, and durability, various fabric types natural, synthetic, and blended used in the manufacturing of clothing also need particular chemical treatments.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea textile chemicals 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 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

• Hyosung TNC Corporation
• Hyosung Chemical Corporation
• KCC Corporation
• Kyungbang Co., Ltd.
• IruChem Co., Ltd.
• Chemfield International Co., Ltd.
• Hansong Industrial Co., Ltd.
• TK Chemical Corporation
• TAE WON CHEMICAL CO.
• Samsung Oil & Fat Corporation
• Boseong Trading Company
• 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 textile chemicals market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Textile Chemicals Market, By Product

• Coating & Sizing Chemicals
• Colorants & Auxiliaries

South Korea Textile Chemicals Market, By Application

• Apparel
• Technical Textiles