Electronics market in South Korea

The South Korean Electronics eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$22,272.3 million by 2024 and accounts for 19.4% of the total eCommerce market in South Korea. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 3.3%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$25,363.2 million by 2028. Within the Electronics market ECDB considers the following two sub-markets: Consumer Electronics and Electrical Appliances.

Market development

eCommerce revenue development in the Cartridges & Toners market in South Korea

The South Korean Cartridges & Toners eCommerce market is predicted to reach US$230.0 million by 2024 and accounts for 33.3% of the Printers & Scanners eCommerce market in South Korea. It is expected to increase over the next years. The expected compound annual growth rate for the next four years (CAGR 2024-2028) will be 5.1%, resulting in a projected market volume of US$280.3 million by 2028. The Cartridges & Toners eCommerce market is a sub-market of the Printers & Scanners market. Further categories within the Printers & Scanners market are: Other Printers & Scanners, Printers, and Scanners.

eCommerce revenue development in the Cartridges & Toners market in South Korea

in million US$

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

eCommerce revenue growth in the Cartridges & Toners market in South Korea

in %

Note: Market revenue represents B2C sales of physical goods including VAT. It excludes B2B sales, C2C sales, returns, compensation for damaged or missing goods, any discounts granted and services. Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

Net eCommerce revenue split by sub-category

in %

Note: Data shown is using current exchange rates.

Source: ECDB analysis

20202021202220232024202520262027
Revenue (in mUS$)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Growth (in %)7.441.22.834.28.639.156.059.1

Market definition

Definition of the Cartridges & Toners market within the Electronics market

Market definition: Electronics > Consumer Electronics > Printers & Scanners > Cartridges & Toners The category Cartridges & Toners includes the online trade of ink cartridges, toner cartridges, compatible and remanufactured cartridges, and more. This category does not cover scanners, cartridges and toners or printer and scanner accessories. All monetary figures refer to the annual gross revenue and do not factor in shipping costs.

In-scope

  • Ink cartridges
  • Toner cartridges
  • Compatible and remanufactured cartridges
  • Ink and toner refill kits
  • Printheads
  • Thermal printer cartridges

Out-of-scope

  • Scanners
  • Cartridges and toners
  • Printer and scanner accessories

Market comparison

The South Korean Cartridges & Toners market in a global comparison

Market comparison by growth, online share, and revenue in 2023

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Source: ECDB analysis

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