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Health and Wellness in South Korea

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Jan 07, 2026
Length 58 Pages
SKU # EP20711554

Description

Health and wellness continued to gain structural importance in South Korea in 2024, driven by consumers’ desire to balance physical health, mental wellbeing and enjoyment. Rather than strict restriction, demand increasingly centred on the concept of “healthy pleasure”, where reduced sugar, lower calories and functional benefits are incorporated into familiar formats without compromising taste or convenience. Across food and drink categories, this translated into steady growth for hybrid products...

Euromonitor International's Health and Wellness in South Korea report tracks the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to compare health and wellness categories with each other or in the context of the total market for a sector. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market- be they new product developments, legislative context or lifestyle influences. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: HW Cooking Ingredients and Meals, HW Dairy Products and Alternatives, HW Hot Drinks, HW Snacks, HW Soft Drinks, HW Staple Foods.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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58 Pages
Health and Wellness in South Korea
Euromonitor International
January 2026
List Of Contents And Tables
HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Health pleasure and functional everyday choices shape market momentum
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Blood sugar control and weight awareness become mainstream dietary priorities
Functional nutrition and natural credibility support premiumisation
WHAT’S NEXT
Hybrid innovation and clean reformulation drive long-term growth
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW HOT DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Zero-sugar innovation and caffeine moderation reshape hot drinks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sugar reduction, caffeine moderation and premium tea drive category evolution
Fat-free formulations support healthy indulgence
Zero-sugar hot drinks accelerate mass-market adoption
WHAT’S NEXT
Functional reformulation and premiumisation drive future growth
Fat-free positioning remains relevant but incremental
No-sugar innovation remains a key competitive battleground
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Organic Hot Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Natural Hot Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of Gluten Free Hot Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Hot Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Hot Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Hot Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Hot Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW SOFT DRINKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Hybrid innovation accelerates as health-conscious choices go mainstream
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health-oriented hybrid beverages reshape soft drinks consumption
Natural positioning strengthens through bottled water leadership and sustainability
Good source of minerals gains relevance through health routines and hydration trends
WHAT’S NEXT
Functional innovation and clean reformulation drive future growth
Natural remains central to premiumisation and sustainability strategies
Good source of minerals benefits from premium hydration and lifestyle alignment
CATEGORY DATA
Table 10 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 11 Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 12 Company Shares of No Sugar Soft Drinks (Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 13 Company Shares of Energy Boosting Soft Drinks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 14 Company Shares of Natural Soft Drinks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 15 Company Shares of Good Source of Vitamins Soft Drinks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 16 Company Shares of Gluten Free Soft Drinks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Soft Drinks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 17 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Sales of Soft Drinks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW SNACKS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health-driven reformulation accelerates premiumisation in snacks
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Low-calorie indulgence and protein enrichment redefine snacking
No-sugar positioning expands rapidly across confectionery
Organic snacks benefit from food safety and premium perceptions
WHAT’S NEXT
Plant-based and low-carb innovation reshapes future snacking
No-sugar snacks remain a core growth driver
Organic prove stabilise as functional claims gain priority
CATEGORY DATA
Table 19 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 20 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 21 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 23 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 25 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 26 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Healthy pleasure and sugar reduction reshape dairy innovation
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health-focused reformulation and polarised consumption patterns
Probiotic positioning remains central to yoghurt demand
Low-fat dairy loses priority amid shifting health preferences
WHAT’S NEXT
Digestive comfort and personalised health drive future innovation
Probiotic dairy adapts to low-sugar and customisation trends
Low-fat positioning remains secondary to broader wellness claims
CATEGORY DATA
Table 28 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 30 Company Shares of Organic Dairy Products and Alternatives (Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 31 Company Shares of Good Source of Minerals Dairy Products and Alternatives (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % V
Table 32 Company Shares of Gluten Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-20
Table 33 Company Shares of Lactose Free Dairy Products and Alternatives (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2
Table 34 Company Shares of Low Fat Dairy Products and Alternatives (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Dairy Products and Alternatives): % Value 2020-2024
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Dairy Products and Alternatives by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health pleasure drives demand for natural, lower-sugar cooking solutions
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Convenience and sugar reduction shape everyday cooking choices
Natural ingredients support the health pleasure trend
Weight management gains relevance amid lifestyle shifts
WHAT’S NEXT
Low-calorie innovation moves beyond simple reduction
Natural remains a core pillar of health-oriented cooking
Weight management shifts towards quality and variety
CATEGORY DATA
Table 37 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 38 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 39 Company Shares of Organic Cooking Ingredients and Meals (Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 40 Company Shares of Gluten Free Cooking Ingredients and Meals (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 41 Company Shares of Vegetarian Cooking Ingredients and Meals (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 42 Company Shares of Vegan Cooking Ingredients and Meals (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 43 Company Shares of Natural Cooking Ingredients and Meals (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Cooking Ingredients and Meals): % Value 2020-2024
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
HW STAPLE FOODS IN SOUTH KOREA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Health pleasure and convenience underpin strong growth in organic staples
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Health pleasure and convenience reshape staple food consumption
Natural positioning aligns with lighter processing and functional grains
Organic benefits from health awareness and smaller households
WHAT’S NEXT
Health-focused convenience and functional nutrition shaping staple foods
Natural positioning reinforced by clean-label trust and everyday usability
Organic growth constrained by price sensitivity but supported by quality differentiation
CATEGORY DATA
Table 46 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 47 Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 48 Company Shares of Gluten Free Staple Foods (Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 49 Company Shares of Organic Staple Foods (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 50 Company Shares of High Fibre Staple Foods (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 51 Company Shares of Vegetarian Staple Foods (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 52 Company Shares of No Allergens Staple Foods (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Staple Foods): % Value 2020-2024
Table 53 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 54 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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