Household Paper - South Korea

South Korea

Highlights

In South Korea, the revenue generated in the Household Paper market in 2024 amounts to US$1.09bn.
It is projected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 3.26% (CAGR 2024-2029).
When compared to other countries globally, China generates the highest revenue in the Household Paper market, reaching US$17bn in 2024.
In terms of per capita figures, in South Korea generates a revenue of US$21.15 per person in the Household Paper market in 2024.
Looking ahead to 2029, it is expected that the volume in the Household Paper market will reach 235.2m kg.
In 2025.0, the segment is projected to show a volume growth of 0.1%.
The average volume per person in the Household Paper market in South Korea is expected to be 4.5kg in 2024.
The demand for environmentally-friendly household paper products is on the rise in South Korea, driven by increasing awareness and consumer preference for sustainable options.

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Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on consumer spending on Tissue & Hygiene Paper products that comprises of Toilet Paper, Paper Tissues, Household Paper, Feminine Hygiene, Baby diapers, Face masks and Incontinence segments that are produced for private end customers for both offline retail and online retail.

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a bottom-up approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use annual financial reports of the market-leading companies and industry associations, market data from independent databases and third-party sources, historical developments, current trends, as well as survey results from our primary research (e.g., the Statista Global Consumer Survey). In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Tissue & Hygiene Paper market with projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year. In some cases, the data is updated on an ad hoc basis (e.g., when new, relevant data has been released or significant changes within the market have an impact on the projected development).