South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Size & Outlook
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South Korea biodegradable plastic films market highlights
- The South Korea biodegradable plastic films market generated a revenue of USD 30.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 57.7 million by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, starch blends was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Starch Blends is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Biodegradable plastic films market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 30.1 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 57.7 million |
| Growth rate | 8.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Starch blends |
| Fastest growing segment | Starch Blends |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Polylactic Acid, Starch Blends, Polybutylene succinate (PBS), Others (Cellulose Films) |
| Key market players worldwide | Basf SE, Kingfa Technology, Cortec Corporation, Futamura, BioBag International, Plastchim-T, Clondalkin Group, Tipa, Brentwood Industries |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 2.3% of the global biodegradable plastic films market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China biodegradable plastic films market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 123.3 million by 2033.
Rapid technological advancements, expansion of biodegradable plastics in consumer durables, and high disposable incomes are among the major factors that are contributing to the market growth in South Korea.
The government of South Korea is actively planning to regulate the use of traditional plasticizers for food packaging and other packaging applications as a part of an overall effort to decrease the utilization of non-compostable plastics that are produced and consumed in massive volumes.
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Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basf SE | View profile | 111,855 | Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 | www.basf.com |
| Kingfa Technology | View profile | 51-100 | Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Asia | www.kingfa.com |
| Cortec Corporation | View profile | 101-250 | White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States, North America | cortecvci.com |
| Futamura | View profile | 1001-5000 | Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Asia | www.futamuragroup.com/en/ |
| BioBag International | View profile | 11-50 | Askim, Ostfold, Norway, Europe | biobagworld.com |
| Plastchim-T | View profile | 1001-5000 | Aksakovo, Varna, Bulgaria, Europe | plastchim-t.com |
| Clondalkin Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe | www.clondalkingroup.com/ |
| Tipa | View profile | 11-50 | Hod Hasharon, HaMerkaz, Israel, Asia | tipa-corp.com |
| Brentwood Industries | View profile | 501-1000 | Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, North America | www.brentwoodindustries.com/ |
South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Outlook
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Starch Blends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.85% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea biodegradable plastic films market based on poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (pbat), polyhydroxyalkanoates (pha), polylactic acid, starch blends, polybutylene succinate (pbs), others (cellulose films) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Rapid technological advancements, expansion of biodegradable plastics in consumer durables, and high disposable incomes are among the major factors that are contributing to the market growth in South Korea.
The government of South Korea is actively planning to regulate the use of traditional plasticizers for food packaging and other packaging applications as a part of an overall effort to decrease the utilization of non-compostable plastics that are produced and consumed in massive volumes.
- South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Starch Blends
- Polylactic Acid
- Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)
- Polybutylene succinate (PBS)
- Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)
- Others (Cellulose Films)
- South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Bags
- Wrapping Films
- Liners
- Sheets
- Others
- South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Food & Beverage
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Electrical & Electronics
- Others
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South Korea Biodegradable Plastic Films Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Korea biodegradable plastic films market statistics, by type, 2021-2033 (US$M)
