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South Korea Dietary Supplements Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Type (Vitamins, Minerals), By Form, By Application, By Distribution Channel, By End Use – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381488

Description

The South Korea dietary supplements market size is expected to reach USD 11.42 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “South Korea Dietary Supplements Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Type (Vitamins, Minerals), By Form, By Application, By Distribution Channel, By End Use, Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Dietary supplements contain various nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or enzymes intended to supplement the diet. They are consumed orally and available in forms such as tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids.

South Korea’s government has imposed strict regulations for dietary supplements, which have helped build consumer trust in product quality and safety. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) reviews health claims, approves ingredients, and monitors labeling to protect consumers. Brands that meet these standards are more likely to succeed in the competitive market. Consumers in South Korea value transparency and expect clear information about product ingredients and benefits. Regulations ensure consistent quality, which gives consumers more confidence to purchase and regularly use supplements. This regulatory structure fuels the market and supports long-term consumer loyalty.

Younger generations in South Korea are becoming increasingly focused on personal health and wellness. Many young adults actively seek products that support immunity, digestion, skin health, and mental well-being. Dietary supplements are now seen as essential daily items rather than products for only older individuals. Influencers, health-related mobile apps, and online content have played a key role in promoting wellness habits. This shift in consumer behavior has led to rising demand for convenient and functional supplements, such as gummies and powders. The growing interest in preventive care among younger South Koreans is helping to expand the overall market.

South Korea Dietary Supplements Market Report Highlights

In 2024, the vitamins segment dominated with the largest share, as many consumers regularly use vitamin C, vitamin D, and multivitamins to support immunity, energy, and overall wellness.

The online platforms segment is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period as consumers prefer shopping through platforms such as Coupang, Naver Shopping, and Kakao due to convenience, fast delivery, and access to detailed reviews.

A few key market players include Abbott Laboratories; Glanbia Plc; The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company; dsm-firmenich: Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.; GlaxoSmithKline plc; Amway Corp.; Herbalife International of America, Inc.; Pfizer Inc.; and Bayer AG.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the South Korea dietary supplements market report on the basis of type, form, application, distribution channel, and end use:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020–2034)

Vitamins

Minerals

Amino Acids

Botanicals

Probiotics

Enzymes

Others

By Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020–2034)

Tablets

Capsules

Gummies

Powder

Soft Gels

Liquids

Others

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020–2034)

Energy & Weight Management

Bone & Joint Health

Immunity

General Health

Cardia Health

Others

By Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020–2034)

Online Platforms

Offline Stores

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2020–2034)

Adults

Children

Infants

Pregnant Women

Geriatric

Table of Contents

129 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market Insights
4.1. Dietary Supplements Market – Application Snapshot
4.2. Dietary Supplements Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Strong Influence of K-Beauty and Inner Health Trends
4.2.1.2. Growth of E-Commerce and Mobile Shopping
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Cost of Products
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Dietary Supplements Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Vitamins
5.3.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Vitamins, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Minerals
5.4.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Minerals, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Amino Acids
5.5.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Amino Acids 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Botanicals
5.6.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Botanicals, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Probiotics
5.7.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Probiotics, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.8. Enzymes
5.8.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Enzymes, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.9. Others
5.9.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Form
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Form, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Tablets
6.3.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Tablets, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Capsules
6.4.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Capsules, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Gummies
6.5.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Gummies, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Powder
6.6.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Powder, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Soft Gels
6.7.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Soft Gels, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.8. Liquids
6.8.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Liquids, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.9. Others
6.9.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Others 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Energy & Weight Management
7.3.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Energy & Weight Management, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Bone & Joint Health
7.4.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Bone & Joint Health, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Immunity
7.5.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Immunity, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. General Health
7.6.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by General Health, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Cardia Health
7.7.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Cardia Health 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.8. Others
7.8.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Others, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Distribution Channel
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Distribution Channel, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Online Platforms
8.3.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Online Platforms, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Offline Stores
8.4.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Offline Stores, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by End Use
9.1. Key Findings
9.2. Introduction
9.2.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.3. Adults
9.3.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Adults, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.4. Children
9.4.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Children, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.5. Infants
9.5.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Infants, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.6. Pregnant Women
9.6.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Pregnant Women, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9.7. Geriatric
9.7.1. South Korea Dietary Supplements Market, by Geriatric, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
10.1.1. Expansion
10.1.2. Acquisitions
10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Abbott Laboratories
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.1.4. Recent Development
11.2. Glanbia Plc
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Performance
11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2.4. Recent Development
11.3. The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Performance
11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.3.4. Recent Development
11.4. Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.4.4. Recent Development
11.5. GlaxoSmithKline plc
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5.4. Recent Development
11.6. Amway Corp.
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6.4. Recent Development
11.7. Herbalife International of America, Inc.
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7.4. Recent Development
11.8. dsm-firmenich
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8.4. Recent Development
11.9. Pfizer Inc.
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9.4. Recent Development
11.10. Bayer AG
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Performance
11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.10.4. Recent Development

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