The latest report by IMARC, titled “South Korea Recycled Plastics Market Report by Plastic Type (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Others), Raw Material (Plastic Bottles, Plastic Films, Rigid Plastic and Foam, Fibres, and Others), Application (Non-Food Contact Packaging, Food Contact Packaging, Construction, Automotive, and Others), and Region 2024-2032”, finds that the South Korea recycled plastics market size reached 12.0 Million Tons in 2023. Recycled plastic refers to the procedures of reprocessing and recovering post-industrial plastic into products. The common types of plastics include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene (PET), polypropylene (PP), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The plastic waste that is collected goes through the procedures of sorting, washing, shredding, identification, classification, and extruding. In recent years, recycled plastics have gained traction as it assists in producing biodegradable products, reduces landfill dependence, minimizes plastic pollution, prevents greenhouse gas emissions, and conservs resources.
South Korea Recycled Plastics Market Trends:
One of the primary factors driving the market is rapid industrialization and shifting focus toward sustainability. Additionally, the growing awareness regarding the consequences of plastic waste is creating a positive market outlook. Other than this, lesser labor costs in confluence with the boost in the demand for recycled plastic across various industry verticals, such as the automotive, food and beverage (F&B) industry, electronics, and packaging industries, are propelling market growth. Besides this, numerous technological developments, such as the extensive utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) for sorting plastic waste and improving the quality of recycled plastic products, are strengthening market growth. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market size to reach 21.2 Million Tons by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
Market Summary:
- Based on the plastic type, the market has been divided into polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and others.
- On the basis of the raw material, the market has been segregated into plastic bottles, plastic films, rigid plastic and foam, fibers, and others.
- Based on the application, the market has been segmented into non-food contact packaging, food contact packaging, construction, automotive, and others.
- Region-wise, the market has been classified into East, West, Southwest, and Southeast.
- The competitive landscape of the market has also been analyzed, along with detailed profiles of the key players operating in the industry.
Report Scope:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2023 |
Historical Period |
2018-2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024-2032 |
Units |
Million Tons |
Segment Coverage |
Plastic Type, Raw Material, Application, Region |
Region Covered |
East, West, Southwest, Southeast |
Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
Report Price and Purchase Option |
Single User License: US$ 3699
Five User License: US$ 4699
Corporate License: US$ 5699 |
Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
About Us:
IMARC Group is a leading market research company that offers management strategy and market research worldwide. We partner with clients in all sectors and regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their businesses.
IMARC’s information products include major market, scientific, economic and technological developments for business leaders in pharmaceutical, industrial, and high technology organizations. Market forecasts and industry analysis for biotechnology, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, travel and tourism, nanotechnology and novel processing methods are at the top of the company’s expertise.
Contact Us:
IMARC Group
30 N Gould St, Ste
Sheridan, WY (Wyoming) 82801 USA
Email: Sales@imarcgroup.com
Tel No:(D) +91 120 433 0800
Americas:- +1 631 791 1145 | Africa and Europe :- +44-753-713-2163 | Asia: +91-120-433-0800