South Korea Baby Food Market 2025

A modest growth trajectory is forecasted for the South Korea baby food market, with an expected increase of USD 84.5 million and a CAGR of roughly 3.5% from 2025 through 2030. South Korea’s baby food market is largely driven by the rising number of working mothers and the country’s increasing focus on child nutrition. With more women joining the workforce, there is a heightened demand for convenient, nutritious baby food options that fit into the modern family lifestyle. Additionally, South Korea’s growing trend of health-conscious consumption has led to increased interest in organic, fortified, and functional baby foods. Furthermore, the country’s innovative approach to product development, with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients and safety, has contributed to a strong preference for premium baby food products.

Providing a holistic view of the South Korea baby food market, this report analyzes historical performance from 2020 to 2024 and projects trends through 2030. It evaluates market size, growth rates, and key segments, uncovering the forces driving change in the sector. With a focus on product type, category and distribution channel, the report delivers a detailed analysis to inform strategic planning and market positioning.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea baby food market is structured as follows:
Product type: dried baby food, prepared baby food, milk formula (standard formula, follow-on formula, growing-up milk, special milks), other baby food
Category: conventional, organic
Distribution channel: supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, health and beauty stores, e-commerce, others

The South Korea baby food market is segmented by product type, category and distribution channel. By product type, it includes dried baby food, prepared baby food, milk formula (standard formula, follow-on formula, growing-up milk, special milks), and other baby food. Category segments are divided into conventional, and organic. Distribution channel segmentation comprises supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, small grocery stores, health and beauty stores, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has been analyzed, featuring profiles of major players such as United Pharmaceuticals S.A., NZ Nutritional Goat Co., Nestle S.A., Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd., Maeil Dairies Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation, Ildong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., HiPP GmbH & Company Vertrieb KG, Health Balance Corp., Ercohs Agricultural Corp Co. Ltd., Danone S.A. and Bebecook Co. Ltd.

The report provides a detailed assessment of prominent companies within the baby food market, tracking their performance from 2020 to 2024. Insights reveal fluctuations in market share, highlighting both veteran leaders and emerging players.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Baby Food Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Baby Food Market – Category Analysis
South Korea Baby Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
United Pharmaceuticals S.A.
NZ Nutritional Goat Co.
Nestle S.A.
Namyang Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
Maeil Dairies Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Ildong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
HiPP GmbH & Company Vertrieb KG
Health Balance Corp.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

United Pharmaceuticals S.A.
NZ Nutritional Goat Co.
Nestle S.A.
Namyang Dairy Products Co., Ltd.
Maeil Dairies Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Ildong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
HiPP GmbH & Company Vertrieb KG
Health Balance Corp.
Ercohs Agricultural Corp Co., Ltd.
Danone S.A.
Bebecook Co., Ltd.