In 2023, polypropylene (PP) had the highest production capacity among synthetic resins in South Korea, with over six million tons. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) had the second-highest production capacity, with approximately 3.7 million tons.
As the usage of plastics and related products has increased, plastic waste, especially from households, has also risen over the years. In particular, food packaging, led by major food manufacturers such as Lotte Chilsung and CJ CheilJedang, made up the large majority of household plastic waste.
Production volume capacity of synthetic resin South Korea in 2023, by material type
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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KPIA. (July 24, 2024). Production volume capacity of synthetic resin South Korea in 2023, by material type (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1101005/south-korea-plastic-raw-materials-production-by-type/
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