South Korea Pet Food Market 2025

Expected to see substantial growth, the South Korea pet food market is anticipated to move from USD 2,538.4 million in 2024 to USD 3,766.9 million by 2030, corresponding to a CAGR of 6.8%. In South Korea, the pet food market is propelled by a pronounced shift towards premium and natural products, as pet owners increasingly treat their pets as family members and prioritize their health and well-being. The aging population is also contributing to market growth, with older consumers often investing more in the care of companion animals. Furthermore, the trend towards smaller households and single-person living arrangements is driving higher pet adoption rates, leading to increased demand for specialized and high-quality pet food options tailored to different breeds and life stages.

The report delivers a comprehensive dataset on the South Korea pet food market, detailing annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, alongside projections through 2030. It offers an in-depth examination of market segments and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea pet food market is categorized into the following segments:
Pet type: cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, others
Type: therapeutic pet foods, non-therapeutic pet foods
Pricing: economy pet food, premium/super premium pet food
Ingredient: acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, others

The pet food market in the South Korea is segmented by pet type, type, pricing, ingredient and distribution channel. In terms of pet type, the market is segmented into cat (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), dog (dry food, wet food, toppers & mixers), bird, fish, and others. Type segments are divided into therapeutic pet foods, and non-therapeutic pet foods. Pricing segments encompass economy pet food, and premium/super premium pet food. The ingredient segmentation covers acidity regulators, cereals, coloring agents, fats and oils, flours, humectants, proteins, sweeteners, vitamins and minerals, and others. Distribution channel segmentation includes convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, grocery stores, small grocery stores, pet shops, e-commerce, veterinary clinics, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The South Korea pet food market exhibits significant competition. Leading companies within the market include ZIWI Limited, Yuhan Corporation, Wooriwa Co. Ltd., Wellness Pet Company, Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Sungbo Pet Healthcare Inc., Sajo Group Inc., Petcurean Pet Products Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership), Pet World Co. Ltd., Pet The Man Co Ltd., Pet Channel Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Natural Core Co. Ltd., MRS International Co. Ltd., Medicopet Co. Ltd., Mars Incorporated, KT&G Corporation, INABA PETFOOD Co. Ltd., Harim Co. Ltd., GN Food Co. Ltd., Forcans Inc., Ethos Pet Brands LLC, Dongwon Group, Daejoo Co. Ltd., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Cho and Kang Co. Ltd., CHD Medics Co. Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, Bowwow Korea Co. Ltd. and Anbio Inc.

This comprehensive report analyzes the performance of leading companies in the pet food sector from 2020 to 2024. The findings highlight shifts in market share, revealing both established market leaders and emerging competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Pet Food Market – Pet Type Analysis
South Korea Pet Food Market – Type Analysis
South Korea Pet Food Market – Pricing Analysis
South Korea Pet Food Market – Ingredient Analysis
South Korea Pet Food Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
ZIWI Limited
Yuhan Corporation
Wooriwa Co., Ltd.
Wellness Pet Company
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Sungbo Pet Healthcare Inc.
Sajo Group Inc.
Petcurean Pet Products, Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership)
Pet World Co., Ltd.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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

Companies Mentioned

ZIWI Limited
Yuhan Corporation
Wooriwa Co., Ltd.
Wellness Pet Company
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Sungbo Pet Healthcare Inc.
Sajo Group Inc.
Petcurean Pet Products, Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership)
Pet World Co., Ltd.
Pet The Man Co Ltd.
Pet Channel Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Natural Core Co., Ltd.
MRS International Co., Ltd.
Medicopet Co., Ltd.
Mars, Incorporated
KT&G Corporation
INABA PETFOOD Co., Ltd.
Harim Co., Ltd.
GN Food Co., Ltd.
Forcans Inc.
Ethos Pet Brands LLC
Dongwon Group
Daejoo Co., Ltd.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Cho and Kang Co., Ltd.
CHD Medics Co., Ltd.
Cargill, Incorporated
Bowwow Korea Co., Ltd.
Anbio Inc.