South Korea Recycled Plastic Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Korea Recycled Plastic Market Insights
- Based on Reed Intelligence findings, the South Korea Recycled Plastic Market reached USD 387.1 Million in 2024 and is estimated to attain USD 602.24 Million by 2033.
- From 2026 to 2033, the South Korea market is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 5.02%.
- Within the By Product Type category, Polyethylene dominated in 2024 in terms of market size contribution.
- Over the forecast period, Polyethylene Terephthalate is forecasted to deliver the fastest growth, positioning it as the most lucrative By Product Type segment.
![South Korea Recycled Plastic Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis By [2033]](https://reedintelligence.com/uploads/charts/korea-recycled-plastic-market-korea-by-product-type-49306.png)
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, South Korea accounted for 0.77% of the global Recycled Plastic Market size.
- By 2033, United States is expected to lead the global Recycled Plastic Market in terms of market size.
- Within Asia Pacific, China is projected to dominate the regional Recycled Plastic Market size by 2033.
- South East Asia is identified as the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, anticipated to reach USD 1213.74 Million by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
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| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 387.1 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 602.24 Million |
| Largest segment | Polyethylene |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 5.02% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Korea Recycled Plastic Market By Product Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Product Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 134.9 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polypropylene | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polyvinyl Chloride | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polystyrene | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Korea Recycled Plastic Market By Source 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Source | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plastic Bottles | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 191.65 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic Films | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Polymer Foam | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Korea Recycled Plastic Market By Application 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| By Application | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building and Construction | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 156.78 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Electrical and Electronics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Textiles | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Automotive | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: RI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
