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Leading Companies Consolidate Positions Amid Cautious Consumer Sentiment
Dog food in South Korea remains moderately concentrated. In 2025, Royal Canin Korea outstripped Wooriwa Co Ltd to become the market leader, holding a share of 14%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Dog 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 Dog 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 Dog 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 Dog Food in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Dog Food in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Dog 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?
Dog Food in South Korea - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Dog Food Summary
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Dog Food
Economic Pressures Deepen Price Sensitivity as Consumers Prioritise Value
Chart 2 Industry Performance for Dog Food
Dry Dog Food Dominates Sales through Practical Appeal
Manufacturers Adapt to Price Sensitivity by Prioritising Health and Age-Specific Nutrition
Chart 3 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 4 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 5 Value Sales by Category 2026
Consumers to Adapt Spending Amid Stagnant Dog Population and Economic Pressures
Dry Dog Food to Remain Largest in Value Amid Polarised Pricing
Brands to Leverage Scientific Credentials and Affordability to Rebuild Trust and Capture Growth
Chart 6 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 7 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Leading Companies Consolidate Positions Amid Cautious Consumer Sentiment
Chart 8 Company Shares 2025
Chart 9 Brand Shares 2025
E-Commerce Expands Lead as Offline Channels Lose Ground Amid Changing Shopper Preferences
Chart 10 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Hill’S and Wooriwa Lead Targeted Launches Addressing Specific Health Needs and Senior Segments
Chart 11 Hill’S Launches Vet-Exclusive Science Diet Targeting Digestive and Skin Health
Format Innovation and Functional Benefits Support Brand Positioning Amid Market Challenges
Chart 12 Wooriwa Introduces More Granular Segmentation within Senior Dog Nutrition
Chart 13 Economic Context for Dog Food
Chart 14 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 15 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 16 Consumer Context for Dog Food
Chart 17 Population 2021-2031
Chart 18 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Chart 19 Population by Generation 2026
Pet Care in South Korea - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 20 Key Industry Trends for Pet Care
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
Chart 21 Royal Canin Expands Senior Cat Range
Chart 22 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 23 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 24 Value Sales by Category 2026
Chart 25 Pet Populations 2021-2026
Cat Food Growth to Drive Overall Expansion Amid Stagnant Dog Food Volume
Chart 26 Analyst Insight for Pet Care
Top Companies to Expand Lead as Value and Premium Offerings Gain Traction
Rising Income to Support Selective Spending Amid Inflation and Cautious Consumers
Chart 27 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 28 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Leading Companies Consolidate Position as Market Polarisation Intensifies
Market Consolidation and Niche Innovation Shape Evolving Competitive Dynamics
Chart 29 Company Shares 2025
Chart 30 Brand Shares 2025
Major E-Commerce Platforms Strengthen Dominance as Offline Channels Decline
Chart 31 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Brands Adapt to Cautious Consumers by Prioritising Value and Functionality
Catsrang and Royal Canin Lead Innovation with Targeted Affordable and Premium Products
Chart 32 Catsrang Expands into Functional Ranges as Consumers Trade Down
Market Polarisation Intensifies as Trusted Brands Capitalise on Price-Sensitive Consumers
Chart 33 Economic Context for Pet Care
Chart 34 Real Gdp Growth 2021-2031
Chart 35 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 36 Consumer Context for Pet Care
Chart 37 Population 2021-2031
Chart 38 Consumer Expenditure 2021-2031
Chart 39 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Dog Food
- Dog Treats and Mixers
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- Economy Dry Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Dry Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Dry Dog Food
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- Economy Wet Dog Food
- Mid-Priced Wet Dog Food
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- Premium Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
- Premium Non-Therapeutic Wet Dog Food
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