Shock-absorbing phone cases in South Korea

Targeting the expanding mobile phone user base, South Korean manufacturers release PC and hybrid cases with a higher level of protection.

As more smartphones across price ranges are introduced in the market and boost adoption and user base, demand for protective cases will continue to rise. The global phone case market is forecast to reach $10.13 billion by the end of 2026, posting a 5.4 percent CAGR from 2021 to 2026, according to MarketWatch. In 2020, it was valued at $6.978 billion. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to have significant growth, especially in China, Indonesia and India, according to Mordor Intelligence.

To attract attention in this highly competitive market for phone cases, suppliers in South Korea focus not only on striking designs but also on lightweight materials that do not add bulk but offer enhanced protection. They use high-strength clear or semitransparent PC to guard against dust, moisture and scratches and add air cushions, or combine PC with TPU for better shock absorption. Some offer acrylic and design cases with storage for cards. To make products more nonslip, some companies include side grips.

Corner air cushions

The nonslip Super Protect Case from Mercury Corp. is designed to fit snugly over the phone. It has shock-absorbing air cushions on the four corners to protect the cameras, and cutouts for easy access to the camera and earphone jack. This scratch-resistant clear PC case supports wireless charging. It meets RoHS requirements. Price is $1. MOQ is 100 pieces and lead time is five days.

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Semitransparent, matte finish

Mercury Corp.'s Peach Garden Bumper slim-fit nonslip PC phone case is compatible with wireless charging and has cutouts for the camera and earphone jack. This scratch-resistant semitransparent product, with a matte finish, is available in black, red, navy blue and white. It is RoHS-compliant. Price is $1.90. MOQ is 100 pieces or 50 pieces per color. Orders are delivered within five days.

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Two-card storage

Philko International Inc. offers the TinyTAN Dynamite Card Slide Case_Classic, which features a licensed design and includes a hologram sticker for authenticity. Made of hard PC and TPU for enhanced shock and scratch resistance, this 50g phone case can store two cards. Variants for the iPhone 12 to 7 and Galaxy S21 to S10 are available. Price is $25. MOQ is 200 pieces and lead time is four weeks.

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Glitter case

Designed for the iPhone 12 to 7, the model BTS Boy With Luv Glitter Phone Case_Parts from Philko International Inc. features a licensed design and a hologram sticker. It weighs 50g. The supplier requires an order of at least 300 pieces for this $20 glitter case. Lead time is four weeks.

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Hard acrylic, TPU

Roar KC Tech Corp. Ltd's Armor Air-Cushion Clear Case has a hard acrylic shell, flexible TPU bumpers and corner air cushions for improved shock resistance. It fits snugly over the phone, is lightweight and has an anti-fingerprint and scratch-resistant coating. This clear case is priced at $1.20. MOQ is 50 pieces and lead time is three days.

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PC, TPU

From Roar KC Tech Corp. Ltd, the slim Rico Hybrid Case is made of PC and TPU for enhanced shock absorption. It has a smooth matte finish but is nonslip. There are additional grips on the sides of the case. The cutouts for the cameras have a raised lip to protect the lenses from scratches. Price is $1.30 to $1.35. Available colors are passion red, neon pink, ocean blue, deep purple, blue green, space gray and matte black. MOQ is 50 pieces per color. Lead time is seven days.

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