Global Soju Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Soju is a clear, distilled alcoholic beverage originating from Korea. It is typically made from grains such as rice, wheat, or barley, though modern versions may also use other starches such as sweet potatoes or tapioca. Soju has a relatively high alcohol content, typically ranging from 16% to 25% alcohol by volume (ABV), although some varieties may be stronger. It is often enjoyed neat or mixed with other beverages like fruit juices or carbonated drinks. Soju holds cultural significance in Korea and is commonly consumed during social gatherings and meals, similar to the role of wine or spirits in other cultures. Its mild flavor and versatility have contributed to its popularity both domestically and internationally, making it a widely recognized Korean alcoholic beverage.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Soju market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Soju include HiteJinro, Lotte Liquor, Muhak, Kumbokju, C1 Soju, bohae, Chungbuk, Hallasan, Mackiss, Andong etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Soju. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Soju market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Soju market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Soju industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Soju Include:

HiteJinro

Lotte Liquor

Muhak

Kumbokju

C1 Soju

bohae

Chungbuk

Hallasan

Mackiss

Andong

Soju Product Segment Include:

Distilled Soju

Diluted Soju

Soju Product Application Include:

Below 20 Years Old

20-40 Years Old

40-60 Years Old

Above 60 Years Old

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Soju Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Soju Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Soju Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Soju Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Soju Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Soju Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources