South Korea Soft Drinks Market 2025

The South Korea soft drinks market is on track for a substantial increase of USD 6.3 billion, indicating a CAGR of roughly 8.6% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. South Korea’s soft drinks market is shaped by the increasing demand for both traditional and innovative beverages. The popularity of carbonated drinks, particularly cola and citrus-based sodas, remains strong, but there is also a growing trend towards health-conscious consumption, with functional drinks such as probiotic beverages, green teas, and vitamin waters becoming more popular. South Korea’s younger population is particularly receptive to new, trendy drink options, such as plant-based beverages and low-sugar alternatives, contributing to diversification in the market.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Korea soft drinks market, offering detailed data on historical market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside forecasts extending to 2030. It presents an in-depth examination of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on key trends shaping the industry across product type, type, packaging and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The following outlines the segmentation of the South Korea soft drinks market:
Product type: bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, others
Type: regular, low- and no-sugar soft drinks
Packaging: flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, warehouse clubs, others

The segmentation of the South Korea soft drinks market product type, type, packaging and distribution channel. In terms of product type, the market is segmented into bottled water, carbonated soft drinks, concentrates, juices, RTD coffee, RTD tea, energy drinks, sports drinks, and others. Type segments encompass regular, and low- and no-sugar soft drinks. Packaging segments are categorized into flexible packaging, glass bottles, liquid cartons, metal cans, plastic bottles, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, discounters, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, vending, warehouse clubs, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Prominent players in the soft drinks market include Binggrae Co. Ltd., Dong Suh Co. Ltd., Dongwon Group, HITEJINRO CO. LTD., JDE Peet’s N.V., Jeju Province Development Corporation, Kikkoman Corporation, Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation, Maeil Dairies Co. Ltd., Monster Beverage Corporation, Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd., Nongshim Co. Ltd., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Paldo Co. Ltd., PepsiCo Inc., Pulmuone Co. Ltd., Sparkle Co. Ltd., Starbucks Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company and Woongjin Foods Co. Ltd.

This report delivers an in-depth examination of leading companies in the soft drinks sector, analyzing their performance from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate changes in market share, emphasizing both established leaders and new entrants.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
South Korea Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
South Korea Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Binggrae Co., Ltd.
Dong Suh Co., Ltd.
Dongwon Group
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
JDE Peet’s N.V.
Jeju Province Development Corporation
Kikkoman Corporation
Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
…
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Packaging, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Soft Drinks 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 Soft Drinks Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Korea Soft Drinks Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Binggrae Co., Ltd.
Dong Suh Co., Ltd.
Dongwon Group
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
JDE Peet’s N.V.
Jeju Province Development Corporation
Kikkoman Corporation
Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Maeil Dairies Co., Ltd.
Monster Beverage Corporation
Namyang Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
Nongshim Co., Ltd.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
Paldo Co., Ltd.
PepsiCo, Inc.
Pulmuone Co., Ltd.
Sparkle Co., Ltd.
Starbucks Corporation
The Coca-Cola Company
Woongjin Foods Co., Ltd.