South Korea Weight Loss and Weight Management Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The South Korea weight loss and weight management market is expected to grow at a CAGR of about 5.80% in the forecast period of 2025-2034. The surge of various weight loss options and growing health issues are expected to drive the market growth during the given forecast period.

With The Growing Trend of Mukbang Culture, the Weight Loss and weight Management Market Is Moving on a Positive Trajectory

These mukbang shows  have become increasingly well-liked in Korea and internationally. The term has evolved to represent food-related programmes. People are now more commonly using the internet to watch mukbang, a novel form of online entertainment. Mukbang is a blend of two words, "eating" (meokda) and "broadcast" (bangsong), which describes online eating programmes in which a mukbanger sometimes consumes excessive amounts of food while interacting with viewers. Mukbangers impacted viewers' impressions of foods by encouraging them to eat packaged food, fast meals, and unhealthy foods that were salty, fatty and rich in calories. This is one of the major causes of the rise in the consumption of weight loss and weight management market in the country. In 2018, the government pledged to regulate several recommendations as a part of an anti-obesity campaign  to promote healthy food intake and improve knowledge of proper dietary practices. Between 5-7 p.m., when kids and youngsters make up the majority of the audience, unhealthy food product-related programmes and radio advertisements were prohibited for the time being.

Market Segmentation

The principle of weight gain is when the energy intake exceeds energy expenditure. Weight-management programs and services are of two types of weight loss and weight management. Physical activities are an essential element of any weight maintenance program, along with dietary modification and restriction that influences the rate of weight loss.

By diet, the weight loss and weight management market of South Korea can be segmented into:

• Meals

  

Meal Replacements

  

Low-Calorie Sweetners

  

Low-Calorie Food

  

Organic Food

• Beverages

  

Diet Soft Drinks

  

Herbal Tea

  

Slimming Water

  

Others

• Supplements

  

Protein Supplements

  

Fibre Supplements

  

Green Tea Extract

  

Conjugated Linoleic Acid

Based on equipment, the South Korea weight loss and weight management market can be divided into:

• Fitness Equipment

  

Cardiovascular Training Equipment

  

Strength Training Equipment

  

Fitness Monitoring Equipment

  

Body Composition Analyzers

• Surgical Equipment

  

Minimally Invasive Surgical Equipment

  

Non-invasive surgical equipment

• Slimming Centres and Commercial Weight Loss Centres
• Consulting Services
• Online Weight Loss Programs

Market Breakup by Service

• Fitness Centres and Health Clubs
• Slimming Centres and Commercial Weight Loss Centres
• Consulting Services
• Online Weight Loss Programs

Increasing Obesity, Desire to Get a Slim Waistline Along with Easy Access to Processed and Fast Foods to Augment the Weight Loss and Diet Management Market Growth

An essential element fuelling the growth of this market is the sharp increase in obesity incidence among the population. People from South Korea are thought to be thin. Obesity has been on the rise in recent years as consumers eat more processed and fast foods and live more sedentary lifestyles. However, social opinions of obesity continue to be centred on physical appearance rather than health, resulting in delayed change. Several consumers are taking dietary supplements that promise quick weight loss like meal replacements  and fasting supplements  to get a slim waistline. Korea's fat population is disproportionately made up of lower-income people, just like in many other wealthy nations. Fast food and processed food are readily available here and are far less expensive than purchasing fresh produce for a balanced diet.

In the past, bariatric or weight reduction surgery was viewed as the final resort for weight loss when all other methods, including diets, exercise, and other medically advised regimens, had failed. However, with advances in technology, patients no longer experience as much discomfort during bariatric procedures. As a result, the medical profession is increasingly accepting these surgeries as a successful and long-lasting weight loss alternative.

Physical And Mental Health Issues Are Escalating the Weight Loss and weight Management Market Expansion

The perspective of one's physique is significant in helping people lose and maintain weight. The number of people who see themselves as overweight is allegedly much higher than the number of people who are overweight, implying more erroneous body weight views. Teenagers in Korea are increasingly turning to anorexia due to their fear of gaining weight and desire to look thin. Young people once pushed the "pro-ana" movement  through various websites and social media accounts, offering extensive information and advocating anorexia-related behaviours. These beauty standards also impact other industries. To increase their likelihood of landing a job, flight attendants frequently take weight loss supplements or sometimes get cosmetic surgery to seem attractive and slim.

Additionally, obesity has adverse effects on health  in many ways, including raising the chances of getting chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, certain types of cancer, depression, and diabetes, which decreases life expectancy and is expected to hasten the expansion of Weight Loss and weight Management market.

For market players, the market for weight loss and weight and management has significant growth potential. This can also be linked to a rise in disposable income and the adoption of western lifestyles, which are the main drivers of market expansion. Additionally, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to introduce premium, calorie-efficient products.

Key Players in the South Korea Weight Loss and weight Management Market

The report provides an in-depth research of the following prominent players in the South Korea xx market, giving a detailed understanding about the competitive landscape, capacity, and recent developments including mergers, acquisitions, and investments, capacity expansion, and plant turnarounds:

• Herbalife Korea Co.
• Jivaka Care Co.,Ltd.
• Amway Korea Co.
• LEXCO
• Fitbit LLC
• DRAX Co.
• Others

The EMR report provides a detailed assessment of the market on the basis of the Porter's five forces model, combined with a SWOT analysis.
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