South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market Size & Outlook
The flexible paper packaging market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,336.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.3% is expected of South Korea flexible paper packaging market from 2026 to 2033.
South Korea flexible paper packaging market highlights
The South Korea flexible paper packaging market generated a revenue of USD 2,848.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4,336.5 million by 2033.
The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, kraft paper was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
Greaseproof Paper is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Flexible paper packaging market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 2,848.9 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 4,336.5 million
Growth rate
5.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Kraft paper
Fastest growing segment
Greaseproof Paper
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Kraft Paper, Parchment Paper, Greaseproof Paper, Sulfite Paper, Glassine Paper
Key market players worldwide
Amcor PLC, Sealed Air Corp, Mondi PLC, Coveris, Huhtamaki, DS Smith PLC, International Paper Co, WestRock Co, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, Stora Enso Oyj Ordinary Shares - Class R, Gordon Paper Company, Canadian Kraft Paper, Nordic Paper, Rengo, JK Paper
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 5.0% of the global flexible paper packaging market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China flexible paper packaging 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 9,272.8 million by 2033.
South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market Outlook
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Kraft Paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.78% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea flexible paper packaging market based on kraft paper, parchment paper, greaseproof paper, sulfite paper, glassine paper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Kraft Paper
Parchment Paper
Greaseproof Paper
Sulfite Paper
Glassine Paper
Others
South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Pouches
Rollstocks
Shrink Sleeves
Wraps
Others (Bags & Envelopes)
South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Food
Beverages
Pharmaceutical
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Others
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South Korea Flexible Paper Packaging Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)