Organic food market in South Korea - statistics & facts

The demand for organic foods in South Korea is on the rise following growing concerns about food safety and food quality. Since organic foods are recognized as being a healthier option, families, in particular, are looking into buying organic. A strong example is organic baby food products. Despite the low birth rate, the organic baby food market grew notably between 2013 and 2017 and was expected to grow further until 2022.

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Organic agriculture and food market: ***tr KRW

Annual retail sales of health and wellness food: ***bn USD

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Organic agriculture and food products market size in South Korea from 2018 to 2020, with a forecast for 2025 (in trillion South Korean won)

Organic & Health Food

Market size of organic agriculture and food products South Korea 2018-2025

Market share of leading companies for organic food in South Korea in 2021

Organic & Health Food

Market share of leading companies for organic food South Korea 2021

Leading organic grocery retailers in South Korea in 2023, based on number of stores

Supermarkets

Leading organic grocery retailers South Korea 2023, by store numbers

Organic agriculture

Market size of organic agriculture and food products South Korea 2018-2025
Market size of organic agriculture and food products South Korea 2018-2025
Organic agriculture and food products market size in South Korea from 2018 to 2020, with a forecast for 2025 (in trillion South Korean won)
Certified organic agricultural farmland South Korea 2011-2020
Certified organic agricultural farmland South Korea 2011-2020
Area of certified organic agricultural farmland in South Korea from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000 hectares)
Certified organic agricultural production volume South Korea 2011-2020
Certified organic agricultural production volume South Korea 2011-2020
Volume of certified organic agricultural production in South Korea from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000 tons)
Certified organic agricultural production volume South Korea 2020, by product
Certified organic agricultural production volume South Korea 2020, by product
Volume of certified organic agricultural produce in South Korea in 2020, by product (in 1,000 tons)
Certified organic livestock production volume South Korea 2011-2020
Certified organic livestock production volume South Korea 2011-2020
Volume of certified organic livestock products produced in South Korea from 2011 to 2020 (in 1,000 tons)
Certified organic livestock production volume South Korea 2020, by type
Certified organic livestock production volume South Korea 2020, by type
Volume of certified organic livestock products produced in South Korea in 2020, by type (in tons)

Retail sales overview

Health & wellness food products sales in South Korea 2014-2023
Health & wellness food products sales in South Korea 2014-2023
Annual retail sales of health and wellness food products in South Korea from 2014 to 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Retail sales value of organic products South Korea 2013-2022
Retail sales value of organic products South Korea 2013-2022
Annual retail sales value of organic food and beverage products in South Korea from 2013 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)
Organic food retail sales in South Korea 2012-2021
Organic food retail sales in South Korea 2012-2021
Annual retail sales of organic food in South Korea from 2012 to 2021 (in million U.S. dollars)
Retail sales value of organic beverages South Korea 2013-2022
Retail sales value of organic beverages South Korea 2013-2022
Annual retail sales value of organic beverages in South Korea from 2013 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)
Retail sales value of organic dairy products South Korea 2013-2022
Retail sales value of organic dairy products South Korea 2013-2022
Annual retail sales value of organic dairy products in South Korea from 2013 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)
Retail sales value of organic baby food South Korea 2013-2022
Retail sales value of organic baby food South Korea 2013-2022
Annual retail sales value of organic baby food in South Korea from 2013 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars)

Brands and retailers

Market share of leading companies for organic food South Korea 2021
Market share of leading companies for organic food South Korea 2021
Market share of leading companies for organic food in South Korea in 2021
Distribution channels of organic and non-antibiotic products South Korea 2019
Distribution channels of organic and non-antibiotic products South Korea 2019
Share of retail sales of organic and non-antibiotic livestock products in South Korea in 2019, by distribution channel
Leading organic grocery retailers South Korea 2023, by store numbers
Leading organic grocery retailers South Korea 2023, by store numbers
Leading organic grocery retailers in South Korea in 2023, based on number of stores
Sales revenue of South Korean organic product store Chorocmaeul 2016-2023
Sales revenue of South Korean organic product store Chorocmaeul 2016-2023
Sales revenue of South Korean organic food store Chorocmaeul from 2016 to 2023 (in billion South Korean won)
Sales revenue of South Korean Orga Whole Foods 2016-2024
Sales revenue of South Korean Orga Whole Foods 2016-2024
Sales revenue of South Korean organic food store Orga Whole Foods from 2016 to 2024 (in billion South Korean won)

Consumer opinion

Reasons for purchasing organic food in South Korea 2023
Reasons for purchasing organic food in South Korea 2023
Reasons for purchasing organic food products in South Korea as of September 2023
Reasons for not buying organic food in South Korea 2023
Reasons for not buying organic food in South Korea 2023
Reasons for not purchasing organic food products in South Korea as of September 2023
Preferred organic food products in South Korea 2023
Preferred organic food products in South Korea 2023
Preferred organic food products to buy in South Korea as of September 2023
Awareness of various certifications of organic food products in South Korea 2023
Awareness of various certifications of organic food products in South Korea 2023
Awareness among consumers regarding various certifications of organic food products in South Korea as of September 2023
Consumers trusting organic and eco-friendly labels South Korea 2020
Consumers trusting organic and eco-friendly labels South Korea 2020
Trust level for organic and eco-friendly labels in South Korea as of November 2020

Consumer behavior

Consumers who bought organic and eco-friendly products South Korea 2020, by label
Consumers who bought organic and eco-friendly products South Korea 2020, by label
Share of consumers who bought products with organic and eco-friendly labels before in South Korea as of November 2020, by label
Frequency of organic food purchase in South Korea 2023
Frequency of organic food purchase in South Korea 2023
Frequency of organic food product purchase in South Korea as of September 2023
Willingness to spend on organic food products in South Korea 2023
Willingness to spend on organic food products in South Korea 2023
Willingness of consumers to spend on organic food products in South Korea as of September 2023
Expected changes in purchasing organic food products South Korea 2023
Expected changes in purchasing organic food products South Korea 2023
Expected changes in purchasing organic food products during the next year in South Korea in 2023

Size of food market: *****tr KRW

Organic agriculture and food market: ***tr KRW

Annual retail sales of health and wellness food: ***bn USD

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Consumption value health & wellness products
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Value of consumed health and wellness products South Korea 2016-2025
Consumption value organic beverages
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Value of consumed organic beverages South Korea 2018-2025
Share of consumers consuming only organic foods
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Share of consumers who eat only organic foods South Korea 2018

Reason for purchasing organic food
Healthier/More nutritious
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Reasons for purchasing organic food in South Korea 2023
Willingness of consumers to spend on food products
**% more than conventional food
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Willingness to spend on organic food products in South Korea 2023
Frequency of organic food product purchase
Sometimes
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Frequency of organic food purchase in South Korea 2023