Competitive Landscape
Top Companies Retain Lead through Strong Distribution Networks and Brand Trust
Sugar confectionery in South Korea is expected to remain moderately concentrated in 2026, with the leading position distributed among several prominent companies rather than dominated by a single entity. Haribo GmbH & Co KG holds the largest company share at 15%, followed by Lotte Wellfood Co Ltd at 14%, and Orion Corp at 13%.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Sugar Confectionery 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 Sugar Confectionery 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 Sugar Confectionery 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 Sugar Confectionery in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Sugar Confectionery in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Sugar Confectionery 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 Sugar Confectionery?
- 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?
Sugar Confectionery in South Korea - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Gummies and Jellies Lead Sugar Confectionery Growth as Viral Appeal Drives Impulse Purchases
Insight-Driven Marketing and Viral Campaigns Redefine Consumer Engagement
Low Price Points and Instant Gratification Will Anchor Growth
Gummies and Jellies to Lead Growth as Viral Trends Accelerate Adoption
Health Concerns to Reshape Demand around Emotion and Occasion
Top Companies Retain Lead through Strong Distribution Networks and Brand Trust
Convenience Stores Strengthen Impulse Sales with Dense Networks
Retail E-Commerce Faces Structural Barriers to Sugar Confectionery Growth
Eclipse Leverages Pop up Experiences to Drive Social Engagement
Katjes and Nerds Capture New Demand with Plant-Based and Playful Launches
Snacks in South Korea - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Snacks Demonstrate Strength as Value-Led Positioning Offsets Constrained Consumer Spending
Savoury Snacks and Chocolate Confectionery Lead as Affordability Redefines Purchasing Decisions
Snack Stapling Redefines Consumption as Meal-Equivalent Formats Gain Ground in South Korea
Convenience Stores to Reshape Snacking as Value and Function Drive Choices
Social Media Set to Amplify Texture and Novelty, Boosting Experiential Snacking
Functional Snacks Expected to Diversify as Adult Wellness Needs Shape Innovation
Top Companies Leverage Brand Strength to Reinforce Leadership
Cj Cheiljedang Drives Innovation with Ingredient-Led Launches
Convenience Stores Target Office Workers with Meal Solutions
Olive Young Differentiates with Protein and Wellness Proposition
Meal Replacements and Price Control Shape Offline and Online Demand
Ingredient Transparency and Health-Oriented Formats Open New Innovation Space
Recent Product Launches Target Meal Replacement and Value Occasions with Precision
Retailer-Led Innovation Reshapes Competitive Dynamics and Snacks Structure
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Sugar Confectionery
- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
Sugar Confectionery
This is the aggregation of mints, boiled sweets, pastilles, gummies, jellies and chews, toffees, caramels, and nougat, medicated confectionery, lollipops, liquorice and other sugar confectionery.
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This report originates from Passport, our Sugar Confectionery research and analysis database.
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