Competitive Landscape
Maeil Dairies Co Ltd Captures Health Trend as Hy Co Ltd Refreshes Portfolio
Yoghurt and sour milk products in South Korea in 2026 is set to remain highly concentrated, with Hy Co Ltd holding a 36% share, followed by Maeil Dairies Co Ltd with 11% and Namyang Dairy Products Co Ltd with 9%. Over the five-year period from 2021 to 2026, the concentration of the category has gradually decreased.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in South Korea?
- 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?
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea - Category analysis
Key Data Insights
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products Summary
Yoghurt Innovation Driven by Changing Consumer Preferences
Plain Yoghurt Gains Ground as Spoonable Products Expand Appeal
Everyday Wellness and Functional Indulgence Reshape Yoghurt Positioning
Yoghurt Role Expands to Meet Texture and Snacking Demands
Adult-Focused Yoghurt Launches Reshape Growth and Usage Occasions
Maeil Dairies Co Ltd Captures Health Trend as Hy Co Ltd Refreshes Portfolio
Coupang Captures Online Shift as Homeplus Crisis Accelerates Change
Convenience Stores Drive Trial as Innovation Hub for Yoghurt Launches
Regional Ingredients and Clean-Label Formulations Redefine the Product Development
Metchnikoff and Maeil Bio Illustrate Demonstrate Regional Sourcing and Clean-Label Engineering
Portfolio Breadth and Format Diversification Drive Growth
Dairy Products and Alternatives in South Korea - Industry Overview
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Value Growth Driven Wellness Positioning and Innovation
Premiumisation and Plant-Based Reset Unlock Value beyond Volume Growth
Yopro Leverages Protein Focus to Boost Yoghurt Relevance
Manufacturers Prioritise Wellness and Premium Features to Offset Declining Volume
Yoghurt and Plant-Based Drinks Gain Traction as Consumption Habits Diversify
Premium Infant Nutrition and Specialty Products Sustain Value Amid Demographic Decline
Maeil Dairies Co Ltd Leverages Wellness to Narrow Gap with Seoul Dairy Cooperative
Top Players Maintain Lead through Stong Brand Equity and Strategic Responses
Retail E-Commerce Captures Premium and Specialised Dairy Demand
Convenience Stores Expand Private Label Milk to Attract Value-Driven Shoppers
Clean-Label Design Drives Soy Milk Reinvention
Multi-Attribute Formulation Redefines Yoghurt's Functional Role
Technical Differentiation Defines Premium Milk Formats
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Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
This is the aggregation of sour milk products and yoghurt. Note: Plant-based yoghurt and sour milk products should be excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based yoghurt.
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