| Product Code: ETC298763 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The South Korea Molded Plastics Market is likely to experience consistent growth rate gains over the period 2025 to 2029. The growth rate starts at 2.22% in 2025 and reaches 2.78% by 2029.

South Korea`s molded plastics market is expanding with increasing applications across automotive, electronics, and consumer goods sectors. The market growth is propelled by advancements in plastic molding technologies, rising demand for lightweight and durable materials, and efforts towards enhancing production efficiency. Manufacturers are focusing on material innovation, customization capabilities, and sustainability to gain a competitive edge.
Factors such as expanding automotive and electronics industries, along with increasing consumer demand for lightweight and durable products, are key drivers shaping the molded plastics market in South Korea.
Challenges in the South Korea Molded Plastics market include environmental concerns associated with plastic waste and regulatory pressures to adopt recyclable materials. Moreover, technological advancements in alternative materials pose competitive threats.
Government initiatives in South Korea focus on reducing plastic waste through regulations promoting recyclable and biodegradable molded plastics. Policies also support research into innovative plastic materials and technologies.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 South Korea Molded Plastics Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Molded Plastics Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
4 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of molded plastics in automotive and electronics sectors |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to improved quality and efficiency in molded plastics production |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns and regulations related to plastic waste disposal |
4.3.3 Intense competition in the molded plastics market leading to pricing pressures |
5 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Trends |
6 South Korea Molded Plastics Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Molded Plastics Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl Chloride, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.6 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene Terephthalate, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.7 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polystyrene, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.8 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction & Infrastructure, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.5 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.6 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.7 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronics & Electrical, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of molded plastics in new industries |
8.2 Rate of technological innovation in molded plastics manufacturing |
8.3 Customer satisfaction levels with the quality and performance of molded plastics products |
9 South Korea Molded Plastics Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
10 South Korea Molded Plastics Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 South Korea Molded Plastics Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |