South Korea Bottled Water Market 2025

Forecasts highlight a favorable growth outlook for the South Korea bottled water market, with a projected increase of USD 1.7 billion and a CAGR close to 9.1% through 2030. In South Korea, bottled water growth is driven by health-conscious consumers and concerns about safe water quality amid rapid urbanization. Increasing disposable income supports demand for premium and functional bottled water. The rise of convenience stores and e-commerce platforms further boosts accessibility, driving growth across various demographic segments.

This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the South Korea bottled water market, spanning historical data from 2020 to 2024 and market projections through 2030. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, packaging type and distribution channel, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea bottled water market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified water), flavored water, functional water, still water (still natural mineral water, still spring water, still purified water)
Packaging type: glass, metal, rigid plastic
Distribution channel: bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, health and beauty stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others

The South Korea market for bottled water is divided based on product type, packaging type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into sparkling water (sparkling natural mineral water, sparkling purified water), flavored water, functional water, and still water (still natural mineral water, still spring water, still purified water). The packaging type segmentation includes glass, metal, and rigid plastic. Distribution channel segmentation comprises bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, health and beauty stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the bottled water market consist of Danone S.A., Dongwon Group, HITEJINRO CO. LTD., Ilhwa Co. Ltd., Jeju Province Development Corporation, Lotte Corporation, Nongshim Co. Ltd., Pulmuone Co. Ltd., Sparkle Co. Ltd., The Coca-Cola Company and Woongjin Foods Co. Ltd.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the bottled water market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Bottled Water Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Bottled Water Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Korea Bottled Water Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Danone S.A.
Dongwon Group
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Jeju Province Development Corporation
Lotte Corporation
Nongshim Co., Ltd.
Pulmuone Co., Ltd.
Sparkle Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Bottled Water Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Korea – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Korea – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Korea – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Korea Bottled Water Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Danone S.A.
Dongwon Group
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Jeju Province Development Corporation
Lotte Corporation
Nongshim Co., Ltd.
Pulmuone Co., Ltd.
Sparkle Co., Ltd.
The Coca-Cola Company
Woongjin Foods Co., Ltd.