South Korea Carbonated Soft Drinks Market 2025

Forecasts highlight a favorable growth outlook for the South Korea carbonated soft drinks market, with a projected increase of USD 1.8 billion and a CAGR close to 7.1% through 2030. South Korea’s carbonated soft drinks market is driven by a strong appetite for innovation and premiumization. Young consumers, particularly in urban areas like Seoul, are more willing to explore new flavors and brands, fueling the market for more diverse carbonated beverages. There is also an increasing demand for low-calorie and sugar-free options, driven by health-consciousness among the population. The convenience of modern retail channels, including e-commerce and convenience stores, is also contributing to wider product availability.

The report aims to deliver comprehensive data on the South Korea carbonated soft drinks market, covering annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, along with projections through 2030. It provides an in-depth analysis of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by type, product type, packaging and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea carbonated soft drinks market is classified into the following segments:
Type: regular, low sugar/sugar free
Product type: cola carbonates, carbonated orange drinks, lemonade and lime, tonic water and mixers, others
Packaging: glass bottles, metal cans, plastic bottles
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, e-commerce, foodservice channels, others

The South Korea carbonated soft drinks market is segmented by type, product type, packaging and distribution channel. By type, the market includes regular, and low sugar/sugar free. Product type segments are divided into cola carbonates, carbonated orange drinks, lemonade and lime, tonic water and mixers, and others. Packaging segments comprise glass bottles, metal cans, and plastic bottles. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, e-commerce, foodservice channels, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The report provides profiles of notable companies, including Tropicana Brands Group Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo Inc., Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation and HITEJINRO CO. LTD. This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the carbonated soft drinks 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 Carbonated Soft Drinks Market – Type Analysis
South Korea Carbonated Soft Drinks Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Carbonated Soft Drinks Market – Packaging Analysis
South Korea Carbonated Soft Drinks Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
PepsiCo, Inc.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

Tropicana Brands Group, Inc.
The Coca-Cola Company
PepsiCo, Inc.
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.