Snacks in South Korea

June 2023
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks 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.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Snacks 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 Snacks 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 Snacks in South Korea?
  • Which are the leading brands in Snacks in South Korea?
  • How are products distributed in Snacks in South Korea?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Snacks?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in South Korea?
  • 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?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
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Snacks in South Korea

Snacks in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Chocolate Confectionery in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Despite a positive growth trajectory, significant variations are observed across categories
Innovations in chocolate confectionery in South Korea include collaborations and packaging revamps
Manufacturers continue to embrace health due to untapped potential
Challenges ahead in chocolate confectionery, but opportunities also exist
Chocolate confectionery may be facing limited innovations amidst increasing rivals
Exploring new chocolate-eating occasions to tap into consumers’ interests
Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Gum in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Rebound in sales of gum following the end of the mask mandate
Lotte Wellfood consolidates its dominance in gum with popular animation characters
Orion adds a fun element to its gum products to approach the younger generations
Projected declines in sales of gum across different generations
Local manufacturers are trying to revitalise gum consumption with innovations and marketing strategies
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2023
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2023
Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sugar Confectionery in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sugar confectionery sees growth and shifting consumer preferences
Continuous innovation fuels growth in pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews
Character craze drives the success of sugar confectionery
Modest volume and value growth expected in retail sales over the forecast period
Growing demand for zero-sugar confectionery, but this also raises safety concerns
The growth of pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews fuels the need for more creativity
Summary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2023
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Ice Cream in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Volume sales of ice cream contract, and the competition intensifies
Convenience stores return to being the centre of innovation in ice cream
The retro boom facilitates format innovation
Navigating the changing landscape of ice cream: Projected trends and implications for different categories
Competition expected between the two largest companies
Dairy processors enter the competitive ice cream category
Table 49 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 51 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 52 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 53 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2018-2023
Table 54 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 61 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Savoury Snacks in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Overall savoury snacks sees a positive growth trajectory, with variations observed across categories
Potato chips explore flavour innovation by embracing trendy tastes
Ongoing active innovation in seafood snacks
Modest growth expected, but dynamism varies across savoury snacks
Limited innovation expected in snacks, but health-related factors will come to the fore
Diverse ingredients and sustainable strategies to drive growth in meat and seafood snacks
Summary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2023
Table 66 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 72 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in South Korea

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales growth maintained, with no noticeable changes in the competitive landscape
Snack bars takes centre stage, expanding its presence in snacks
The character craze captivates younger generations in sweet biscuits
Rising demand for healthier snacks set to drive growth
Sales of protein/energy bars set to overtake cereal bars over the forecast period
Players in sweet biscuits explore flavour transformation for diverse consumer palates
Table 77 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2023
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2023
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2023
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2023
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 89 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 90 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 91 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 92 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 95 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
The following categories and subcategories are included:

Snacks

      • Chocolate Pouches and Bags
      • Boxed Assortments
      • Chocolate with Toys
      • Countlines
      • Seasonal Chocolate
      • Tablets
      • Other Chocolate Confectionery
      • Bubble Gum
      • Chewing Gum
      • Boiled Sweets
      • Liquorice
      • Lollipops
      • Medicated Confectionery
        • Power Mints
        • Standard Mints
      • Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews
      • Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
      • Other Sugar Confectionery
    • Frozen Yoghurt
      • Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
      • Single Portion Water Ice Cream
    • Plant-based Ice Cream
    • Unpackaged Ice Cream
        • Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Desserts
        • Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
        • Bulk Water Ice Cream
        • Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
    • Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
      • Potato Chips
      • Tortilla Chips
      • Puffed Snacks
      • Rice Snacks
      • Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
    • Savoury Biscuits
    • Popcorn
    • Pretzels
    • Meat Snacks
    • Seafood Snacks
    • Other Savoury Snacks
      • Dried Fruit
      • Processed Fruit Snacks
      • Cereal Bars
      • Protein/Energy Bars
      • Fruit and Nut Bars
      • Chocolate Coated Biscuits
      • Cookies
      • Filled Biscuits
      • Plain Biscuits
      • Wafers
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