South Korea Injection Molding Machine Market Size & Outlook
The injection molding machine market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,113.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.2% is expected of South Korea injection molding machine market from 2026 to 2033.
South Korea injection molding machine market highlights
The South Korea injection molding machine market generated a revenue of USD 806.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,113.4 million by 2033.
The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, plastics was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
Plastics is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Injection molding machine market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 806.7 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 1,113.4 million
Growth rate
4.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Plastics
Fastest growing segment
Plastics
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Plastics, Metals
Key market players worldwide
Arburg, Haitian International Holdings Ltd, Milacron India, Sumitomo Corp, Chen Hsong Holdings Ltd, Husky Injection Molding Systems, The Japan Steel Works Ltd, Ube Corp, WITTMANN, Shibaura Machine Co Ltd, Nissei Plastic Industrial, ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH, Toyo Machinery & Metal, KraussMaffei
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 4.6% of the global injection molding machine market in 2025.
Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China injection molding machine market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,581.0 million by 2033.
According to the U.S. Department of State, South Korea is an attractive investment destination for foreign players largely because of its political stability, logistics, and information & communications infrastructure. The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), which came into force in 2019, further improved the investment inflow from the U.S.
Macroeconomic factors in the country, such as spending power and rising income, favor the growth of the packaging industry as consumers tend to spend more on eating out and processed food. The South Korean government offers funds and support for research that favors robotics in the market.
South Korea is one of the leaders in robotics all over the world. The government of South Korea is investing to advance its medical industry, leading to an increase in innovations, product development, and demand for medical products.
South Korea Injection Molding Machine Market Outlook
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Plastics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.47% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea injection molding machine market based on plastics, metals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
According to the U.S. Department of State, South Korea is an attractive investment destination for foreign players largely because of its political stability, logistics, and information & communications infrastructure. The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), which came into force in 2019, further improved the investment inflow from the U.S.
Macroeconomic factors in the country, such as spending power and rising income, favor the growth of the packaging industry as consumers tend to spend more on eating out and processed food. The South Korean government offers funds and support for research that favors robotics in the market.
South Korea is one of the leaders in robotics all over the world. The government of South Korea is investing to advance its medical industry, leading to an increase in innovations, product development, and demand for medical products.
South Korea Injection Molding Machine Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Plastics
Metals
Other Materials
South Korea Injection Molding Machine Market Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Hydraulic
Electric
Hybrid
South Korea Injection Molding Machine Market End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Automotive
Consumer goods
Packaging
Electronics
Other end-use
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