Insights · Updated October 2026 · BojinTape

PP Woven Fabric Tape Market in Vietnam & South Korea: A 2026 Buyer & Supplier Guide

Vietnam and South Korea are two of Asia's fastest-moving buyers of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC — jumbo, big or ton bags). Both depend on one small but decisive component to make those bags export-grade: high-strength PP woven fabric tape. This guide breaks down the demand, the converters who buy it, and how to source PP woven sealing and liner tape for FIBC production in the two markets.

What is PP woven fabric tape — and why FIBC makers can't ignore it

PP woven fabric tape is a high-strength polypropylene woven backing coated with a clean, low-contamination adhesive. In FIBC production it is used to seal PP and aluminium-foil liners to the bag body and to reinforce seams. In short, it does the job stitching used to do — but without the holes.

The problem with sewing is well known on the line: every needle punch leaves a micro-pore. For cement or sand that is tolerable; for lithium cathode and anode powders, pharmaceutical APIs or food-grade contents those pinholes are a critical risk — they let fine powder leak and allow moisture, oxygen and contaminants to enter. A PP woven sealing tape forms a continuous, non-perforated, hermetic bond, which is exactly why lined and high-barrier FIBCs depend on it.

BojinTape builds its FIBC range on this logic:

• BR6721 — the workhorse sealing tape for PP woven FIBC bodies and liners: strong backing, reliable adhesion on woven and laminated surfaces, pinhole-free seal.
• 6721AF — a PP woven tape laminated with aluminium foil for an effective moisture and oxygen barrier, built for battery material, food and pharmaceutical filling.
• 6722 — a versatile repair and reinforcement tape for woven bulk bags and secondary packaging.

See the full range and reference specifications on the PP Woven Tape for FIBC centre, or the BR6721 product page.

Vietnam: a volume powerhouse turning to higher-spec bags

Vietnam has become a leading global FIBC manufacturing base. The sector was valued at ≈ USD 820 million in 2025 and is projected to reach ≈ USD 1.42 billion by 2031 at a 9.2% CAGR (Mobility Foresights; Bojin Adhesive market brief). The country ranks among the world's top three FIBC exporters, shipping 107,000+ tons of bulk bags every year, and its converter cluster keeps widening.

Who is buying the tape

The converter landscape mixes domestic champions and international players with local plants:

• NAPCO (Nghe An Packaging) — the country's top high-end FIBC maker, ≈120,000 certified jumbo bags a month for global clients.
• DHT Packaging — a mature local enterprise with two large factories and an annual capacity of ~2 million standard ton bags.
• EPP Vietnam — specialised in anti-static and clean-grade FIBCs for new-energy battery powder packaging.
• Quang Tran Phat — a full-chain producer spinning its own PP yarn, holding ISO 9001 / 14001 / 22000.

What is pulling tape demand up

Demand spans cement, fertiliser, food and plastic-resin filling, but the fastest-rising segment is functional FIBCs: anti-static Type C/D, food-safe and UN-certified bags for lithium cathode and anode powders. As Vietnamese makers chase higher-value overseas orders, lined FIBCs — aluminium-foil or food-grade PP liners — are becoming standard for battery materials such as lithium carbonate, NMC cathodes and electrolyte precursors, where even minor moisture ingress ruins the product. Add a sector-wide shift to reusable, recyclable packaging for ESG compliance, and the addressable tape market keeps expanding.

South Korea: a high-value, high-barrier market

South Korea is a smaller-volume but far higher-value FIBC market. The country's 2050 carbon-neutrality commitment is accelerating production of lithium-ion batteries, hydrogen fuel cells and solar components — each requiring specialised bulk packaging for precursor materials, electrode powders and chemical intermediates. Seoul's broader industrial-packaging market is projected to grow at ≈7.2% CAGR through 2028, driven by EV batteries, semiconductors and green construction.

Demand clusters

• Ulsan EV-battery gigafactories — high-cleanliness baffle bags for lithium cathode & anode materials.
• Yeosu petrochemical complex — anti-static, UV-resistant FIBC for polymer resins, PVC granules and chemical powders.
• Onsan copper smelter — heavy-duty bags for mineral concentrates.
• Osong bio & pharma cluster — dust-proof, pharmaceutical-grade bags for API powders.
• Busan / Incheon logistics — export-standard FIBC for containerised bulk cargo.

The barrier and conductivity premium

Across Asia-Pacific, conductive PP FIBCs are forecast at a 6–9% CAGR (2026–2035), with battery-material handling alone making up an estimated 30–40% of regional conductive-FIBC demand by volume (IndexBox). Korean buyers specify Type B/C/D anti-static constructions, food-grade liners under MFDS rules, and full documentation. That translates directly into demand for aluminium-foil-laminated PP woven tape (6721AF) and clean, low-linting sealing tapes.

Vietnam vs South Korea — at a glance

How to choose a PP woven tape supplier for Vietnam & Korea

For converters in either market, the tape is a quality-critical raw material. Score suppliers on these seven points:

1. Barrier performance — documented moisture and oxygen transmission rates, not just "waterproof".
2. Low-contamination coating — minimal linting and particulates for battery and food lines.
3. OEM customisation — width, adhesive system and liner construction matched to your coating line.
4. Documentation — spec sheets, test reports, and certs (ISO, REACH, food-contact as needed).
5. Lead time & MOQ flexibility — sample speed and small trial runs before bulk commitment.
6. Language & responsiveness — Vietnamese, Korean or English support with fast quotes.
7. Traceability & quality system — batch-level records and a certified plant.

Why BojinTape for Vietnam & Korea

BojinTape is a PP woven fabric tape specialist for FIBC bulk-bag manufacturers, supplying BR6721, 6721AF and 6722 with OEM custom coating. Our tape is proven where failure is not an option: the manufacturer states that over 60% of the FIBC bags used for CATL's battery raw materials in China are sealed with Bojin tape — an endorsement from the world's leading battery maker that underscores our barrier performance.

We support both markets directly:

• Vietnam — Vietnamese-language support, Hai Phong / Ho Chi Minh shipment, EXW / FOB terms, Zalo channel.
• South Korea — Korean / English response, Busan / Incheon / Gwangyang shipment (3–5 day transit), KakaoTalk channel, full KOSHA / MFDS / REACH documentation.

Vietnamese and Korean FIBC makers win export-grade orders fastest when their tape supplier moves as fast as their line — and documents every metre.

Frequently asked questions

What is PP woven fabric tape used for in FIBC manufacturing?

It is a high-strength polypropylene woven backing coated with a clean adhesive. FIBC makers use it to seal PP and aluminium-foil liners to the bag body and to reinforce seams, replacing sewn stitches with a continuous, pinhole-free bond that protects moisture- and oxygen-sensitive powders.

Why is PP woven tape better than sewing for bulk-bag liners?

Sewing punches needle holes that become micro-pores, letting fine powder leak and allowing moisture, oxygen and contaminants to enter. A PP woven sealing tape forms a continuous hermetic seal with no perforations — critical for battery materials, pharmaceutical APIs and food-grade contents.

Which industries in Vietnam and South Korea need high-barrier FIBC tape?

The fastest-growing segments are lithium battery raw materials (cathode/anode powders), specialty chemicals, food & agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. In Korea these cluster around Ulsan, Yeosu, Onsan and Osong; in Vietnam around Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh export zones serving battery, chemical and food exporters.

How do I choose a PP woven tape supplier for battery-material FIBC?

Prioritise barrier performance (moisture/oxygen transmission), low-contamination clean coating, OEM customisation of width/adhesive/liner, full documentation (spec sheets, test reports, ISO/REACH), lead-time and MOQ flexibility, and responsiveness in your language (Vietnamese, Korean or English).

Can BojinTape customise tape width, adhesive and liner for my coating line?

Yes. BR6721, 6721AF and 6722 are supplied with OEM custom coating — width, adhesive system and liner construction are matched to your line and confirmed by spec sheet before bulk production.

What incoterms and ports do you support for Vietnam and Korea shipments?

For Vietnam we ship via Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh under EXW / FOB / CIF; for South Korea via Busan, Incheon and Gwangyang with typical China transit of 3–5 days. Local support runs through Zalo (VN) and KakaoTalk (KR).