South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Cotton, Polycottons, and Polyester), By Application (T-shirts, Sportwear, Outdoor Clothing, and Performance Wear), and South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Size was Estimated at USD 17.4 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 36.63 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Textile Fabrics Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 36.63 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2025 to 2035. Increasing e-commerce growth, smart textile innovation, and demand for sustainable materials. While manufacturers are incorporating cutting-edge technologies like moisture-wicking and UV-resistant features, consumers are becoming more interested in eco-friendly textiles.

Market Overview

The South Korea textile fabrics market refers to the entire ecosystem entailing the manufacture, distribution, and innovation of textile materials in South Korea is referred to as the textile fabrics market. This covers a broad spectrum of goods, including technical textiles used in fashion, industry, and domestic settings, as well as natural fibers like cotton, wool, and silk and synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. Additionally, there are several reasons why the fabric industry in South Korea is changing. Growing demand for sustainable materials as consumers' attention turns to the environment is one of the main factors propelling the market. In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of natural textiles, the South Korean government, like governments around the world, is attempting to incorporate sustainability into its textile policies. The production of recycled textiles and fabrics has increased as a result of these changes. The advancements in smart textiles and new fabric material technologies have created gaps in the market.

Report Coverage

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

Driving Factors

The market for eco-friendly and sustainable textiles is expanding in South Korea. The green new deal and other recent government programs in South Korea are aimed at encouraging sustainable practices in a number of industries, including the textile industry. About 30% of South Korean consumers now favor eco-friendly products, according to the Ministry of Environment, which has increased demand for sustainable textiles. The sustainable textile market is growing as a result of manufacturers investing in organic and recycled materials due to consumer preferences changing. Indeed, estimates suggest that by 2035, the sustainable textile market may hold more than 15% of the total market share, which would have a major effect on the expansion of the South Korean textile fabrics market.

Restraining Factors

In the global textile market, South Korea is squeezed between low-cost manufacturing behemoths like China and high-tech innovators like Japan and Germany. Its ability to dominate the premium or budget segments is hampered by this difficult environment, necessitating strategic shifts to stay relevant and continue growing.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea textile fabrics market share is classified into type and application.

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

The South Korea textile fabrics market is segmented by type into cotton, polycottons, and polyester. Among these, the polyester segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Since its extensive use in industrial textiles, outerwear, and sportswear, where durability and performance are crucial. Both manufacturers and consumers find it very appealing due to its practical benefits, such as its ability to wick away moisture, its resistance to UV rays, and its ease of maintenance. Strong demand across domestic markets and export-driven production are fueled by this adaptability, affordability, and affordability for innovations like eco-friendly blends and smart textiles.

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

The South Korea textile fabrics market is segmented by application into t-shirts, sportwear, outdoor clothing, and performance wear. Among these, the t-shirts segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Since they are versatile and consumers prefer casual clothing, t-shirts, which are basic apparel items, continuously hold a majority presence. Sportswear is becoming more and more popular in cities due to the rise of fitness culture and active lifestyles, which appeals to a growing number of health-conscious people.

Competitive Analysis:

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

• Hansoll Textile
• LF Corp
• Hansae
• Huvis
• Taekwang Industrial
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In August 2024, South Korea unveiled its Textile and Fashion Industry Competitiveness Strategy to effectively respond to the rapid growth of the industrial textile market, the accelerating demand for eco-friendly transition led by advanced countries, and the diffusion of digital transformation across all areas, including product planning, production, and logistics.

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 Fabrics Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Textile Fabrics Market, By Type

• Cotton
• Polycottons
• Polyester

South Korea Textile Fabrics Market, By Application

• T-shirts
• Sportwear
• Outdoor Clothing
• Performance Wear