South Korea Bioremediation Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (In Situ and Ex Situ), By Technology (Biostimulation, Phytoremediation, Bioreactors, Fungal Remediation, Bioaugmentation and Land-Based Treatment), By Service (Soil Remediation, Oilfield Remediation, Wastewater Remediation, and Others), and South Korea Bioremediation Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Bioremediation Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Bioremediation Market Size Was Estimated at USD 271.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.86% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Bioremediation Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 843.9 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Bioremediation Market is anticipated to reach USD 843.9 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 10.86% from 2025 to 2035. The South Korea bioremediation market will grow as a result of the rapid industrial development seen in recent years, which has caused widespread contamination of various environmental landscapes, including oceans, freshwater systems, forests, and agricultural lands.

Market Overview

The South Korea bioremediation market is oriented toward the commercialization of technologies and services utilizing biological organisms, most commonly microorganisms, for the removal or inactivation of pollutants from polluted environments such as soil, water, and air, and in various sectors. Demand for bioremediation services in the bioremediation market is increasing as a result of environmental legislation, increasing awareness of pollution, and long-term cost savings potential. The bioremediation market is fueled by increasingly stringent regulations, environmental contamination, and the requirement for sustainable solutions. The South Korea bioremediation market has different market strategies such as capitalizing on technological advances in microbial technologies, in-situ and ex-situ bioremediation technologies, and evolving to meet changing regulatory environments. The significant benefits that biological remediation of industrial toxins offers over conventional physical and chemical methods are driving demand for this technique.Different research and advancements in microbial biotechnology are significant to the identification of new microorganisms and better approaches to bioremediation.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea bioremediation market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea bioremediation market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea bioremediation market.

Driving Factors

Reuse of previously polluted brownfield sites by industrial or commercial activities is proving to be a major driver for bioremediation, especially in urban and semi-urban areas. Increasing regulatory burden on industries to adopt environmentally friendly practices, most notably in pollution control, is a major driver of the bioremediation market. As governments of the world impose more rigorous regulations mandating the cleanup of polluted sites, demand for bioremediation services has grown strongly. Because of its effectiveness and low ecological footprint versus conventional chemical and physical means, bioremediation, or the use of natural organisms to degrade environmental contaminants, is in trend.

Restraining Factors

Highly contaminated or mixed-waste sites may suppress microbial growth or require custom consortia, resulting in increased costs and increased complexity. As a result of such uncertainties, municipalities and industries face difficulties in applying bioremediation on an industrial scale without thorough feasibility analyses. The market for bioremediation technology is constrained by limited awareness and the technical knowledge required for the successful implementation and operation of bioremediation projects.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea bioremediation market share is classified into type, technology, and service.

• The in-situ segment dominated the market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the South Korea bioremediation market is divided into in situ and ex-situ. Among these, the in-situ segment dominated the market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to it being very appropriate for uses such as treating groundwater that has a low concentration of contaminants, in which the oxygen supply can be increased by injecting air into the soil below the surface.

• The phytoremediation segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the technology, the South Korea bioremediation market is divided into biostimulation, phytoremediation, bioreactors, fungal remediation, bioaugmentation, and land-based treatment. Among these, the phytoremediation segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to this technique being less expensive than other technologies and can sustainably eliminate organic and inorganic pollutants from soil and water.

• The soil remediation segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the service, the South Korea bioremediation market is divided into soil remediation, oilfield remediation, wastewater remediation, and others. Among these, the soil remediation segment accounted for the largest share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is driven by the elimination of soil pollutants resulting from sources such as inadequate waste disposal, chemical dumping, pipe leaks, and spills, among others.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea bioremediation market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Sumas Remediation Service Inc.
• Envirogen Technologies, Inc.
• Xylem, Inc
• Envirogen Technologies, Inc.
• Altogen Labs
• Clean Harbors, Inc.
• Esco Micro Pte. Ltd.
• H.E.L Group
• Lamor Corporation PLC
• Newterra Ltd.
• Long Chain Reclaim
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea bioremediation market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Bioremediation Market, By Type

• In Situ
• Ex Situ

South Korea Bioremediation Market, By Technology

•  Biostimulation
• Phytoremediation
•  Bioreactors
• Fungal Remediation
• Bioaugmentation
• Land-Based Treatment

South Korea Bioremediation Market, By Service

• Soil Remediation
• Oilfield Remediation
• Wastewater Remediation
• Others