Corrugated Cardboard Industry
History of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging
In 1856, British Edward Charles Hearley and Edward Ellis Allen developed a sweatband with corrugated paper.
In 1874, flat-surface corrugated cardboard was developed.
Then, in 1895. the first corrugated cardboard company, Thomson and Norris, was established.
In 1938, Japanese Yeonhapjigi Co., Ltd. installed Seoul Sales Office in Seoul to manufacture corrugated cardboard.
In 1939, Joseon Cardboard Co., Ltd. was established.
In 1874, flat-surface corrugated cardboard was developed.
Then, in 1895. the first corrugated cardboard company, Thomson and Norris, was established.
In 1938, Japanese Yeonhapjigi Co., Ltd. installed Seoul Sales Office in Seoul to manufacture corrugated cardboard.
In 1939, Joseon Cardboard Co., Ltd. was established.
In 1953, Sinheung Paper Co., Ltd. was established to start the production of corrugated cardboard for the first time in Korea.
In 1964, the forerunner of Korea Corrugated Packaging Case Industry Association, Korea Corrugated Packaging Case Industry Federation, was established to create a framework for the initial industrialization process and manage related standards.
In 1964, the forerunner of Korea Corrugated Packaging Case Industry Association, Korea Corrugated Packaging Case Industry Federation, was established to create a framework for the initial industrialization process and manage related standards.
Status of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Industry
In the 1960s–1970s, the corrugated cardboard packaging industry (of corrugated cardboard and corrugated cardboard box) of Korea recorded high (20%–30%) annual growth with increased export of fabric and other light industry products during the initial industrialization, and it has been the key in the paper, packaging, and logistics industries.
In 2008, the production of stencil paper of corrugated cardboard took the biggest share (31.6%, 3.1 million MT) of the total paper production (9.81 million MT) in Korea.
The corrugated cardboard packaging is the biggest packaging material industry (with over 40% market share) among plastic, wood, metal, and paper packaging industries.
Given that the corrugated cardboard packaging is the foundation of logistics, which is highlighted for economic efficiency, the corrugated cardboard packaging is increasingly valuable in the current highly industrial society.
The corrugated cardboard packaging is the biggest packaging material industry (with over 40% market share) among plastic, wood, metal, and paper packaging industries.
Given that the corrugated cardboard packaging is the foundation of logistics, which is highlighted for economic efficiency, the corrugated cardboard packaging is increasingly valuable in the current highly industrial society.
Production of Paper by Type in Korea
(Unit: 1,000 t)
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| Classification | Total Production | Newspaper | Printing Paper | Stencil Paper of Corrugated Cardboard | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9,332 | 1,585 | 2,134 | 2,874 | 2,739 |
| 2008 | 9,812 | 1,597 | 2,293 | 3,101 | 2,819 |
While the corrugated cardboard packaging has not been recognized among the public as it is for industries, it has become a major industry with the biggest market share as a single product, with its market size of KRW 1,500 billion in 2007 and KRW 1,800 billion in 2008.
Given the government policy to streamline logistics through standard packaging, the corrugated cardboard packaging industry is considered sustainable with growth potential.
Features of Corrugated Cardboard Packaging Industry
The corrugated cardboard is resistant to compression load but absorbs shock, making it a valuable packaging material.
Given that it is highly recollectable and recyclable for the conservation of the environment and customizable for different needs, it has considerable potential demand depending on R&D.
Given that it is highly recollectable and recyclable for the conservation of the environment and customizable for different needs, it has considerable potential demand depending on R&D.
