Competitive Landscape
Top Global Brands Strengthen Lead as Domestic Players Rebuild Trust
The cat food market in South Korea in 2026 remains moderately concentrated, with a clear consolidation around leading global brands, primarily Royal Canin Korea, which maintains its position as the unequivocal market leader. Royal Canin's retail value share has steadily increased from 16% in 2021 to 22% in 2025, reflecting its strong consumer trust and clinical positioning, especially in specialised senior and functional nutrition.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cat Food industry in South Korea with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Cat Food industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cat Food in South Korea report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cat Food in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Cat Food in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Cat Food in South Korea?
- How is the rise of e-commerce impacting the retail environment and consumer engagement?
- How are fashions and values in human food echoed in food for pets?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Cat Food in South Korea - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Consumer Price Sensitivity Drives Polarised Spending and Channel Shifts
Consumer Price Sensitivity Drives Polarised Spending and Channel Shifts
Dry Cat Food Leads in Value Driven by Premium and Functional Demand
Premium and Functional Nutrition Reshape Cat Food Innovation
Premium and Value Tiers to Polarise Consumer Spending Amid Economic Pressures
Dry Cat Food to Remain Dominant as Functional Nutrition Drives Growth in Treats
Ageing Pets and Functional Health Needs to Reshape Product Portfolios and Competition
Top Global Brands Strengthen Lead as Domestic Players Rebuild Trust
Coupang’S Dominance Drives Growth While Offline Channels Contract Sharply
Daiso’S Expansion Captures Value Shoppers Amid Offline Retail Decline
Online Platforms Attract Cat Owners with Convenience and Targeted Marketing
Royal Canin and Purina Pioneer Age-Specific and Functional Products
Pet Care in South Korea - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Cautious Consumer Spending Shapes Slower Growth Despite Resilient Demand
Pet Products Leads in Value While Cat Food Captures Fastest Growth
Brands Innovate with Affordable Quality Amid Downtrading and Premium Selectivity
Cat Food Growth to Drive Overall Expansion Amid Stagnant Dog Food Volume
Top Companies to Expand Lead as Value and Premium Offerings Gain Traction
Rising Income to Support Selective Spending Amid Inflation and Cautious Consumers
Leading Companies Consolidate Position as Market Polarisation Intensifies
Market Consolidation and Niche Innovation Shape Evolving Competitive Dynamics
Major E-Commerce Platforms Strengthen Dominance as Offline Channels Decline
Brands Adapt to Cautious Consumers by Prioritising Value and Functionality
Catsrang and Royal Canin Lead Innovation with Targeted Affordable and Premium Products
Market Polarisation Intensifies as Trusted Brands Capitalise on Price-Sensitive Consumers
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cat Food
- Cat Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Cat Food
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- Economy Wet Cat Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Cat Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Cat Food
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This report originates from Passport, our Cat Food research and analysis database.
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