South Korea Citrus Oil Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Lemon Oil, Orange Oil, Grapefruit Oil, Lime Oil, and Others), By Application (Food & Beverage, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Aromatherapy, and Others), and South Korea Citrus Oil Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Citrus Oil Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Citrus Oil Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Citrus Oil Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Citrus Oil Market Size is anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing consumer demand for natural and functional ingredients in food, cosmetic, and wellness applications. Lemon oil holds a leading position in the market due to its wide usage in skincare, aromatherapy, and health products.

Market Overview

South Korea Citrus Oil Industry is experiencing steady growth as the demand for natural, multi-functional ingredients in daily products keeps increasing. Citrus oils, particularly lemon and orange oils, are widely applied in aromatherapy, cosmetics, hair care, beverages, confectionery, and nutraceuticals. In the highly developed cosmetic and personal care market in South Korea, citrus oils are highly valued due to their cleansing, whitening, and refreshing characteristics. The market also gains from increased interest in natural remedies and clean-label trends as customers continue to seek alternatives that are healthier in food and beauty. Citrus oils applied as food-grade oils are also utilized for soft drink flavoring, candies, and sauces. Lemon oil is dominating the market, followed by orange and grapefruit oils. Increased awareness about the benefits of essential oils and extension of wellness product lines are enhancing the market growth. Yet, supply-side considerations such as raw material cost and seasonality may influence price and production consistency. But the citrus oil market will grow consistently with the changing lifestyle and wellness trends.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea citrus oil market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea citrus oil 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 citrus oil market.

Driving Factors

The South Korean citrus oil market is growing with the growing applications of essential oils in cosmetics, wellness, and food. Citrus oils are sought after because they possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and scent-giving properties. Lemon and orange oils are widely used in cosmetics in facial cleansers and creams. In food and beverages, they find applications as natural flavoring agents. The clean-label and plant-based trend is powering their application in personal care and well-being-driven product lines throughout South Korea.

Restraining Factors

The South Korean citrus oil industry is influenced by restraints from the high price and seasonality of citrus fruits, impacting supply reliability and price. Foreign raw material dependence heightens susceptibility to worldwide market volatility. Tight regulatory controls on use of essential oils in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals further create compliance difficulties for manufacturers, hindering product development and market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Citrus Oil Market share is classified into product type and application.

• The lemon oil segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea citrus oil market is segmented by product type into lemon oil, orange oil, grapefruit oil, lime oil, and others. Among these, the lemon oil segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. It is widely applied in skin creams because of its whitening and antibacterial activities, and in aromatherapy for its invigorating aroma. It also makes it a favorite in the food and beverage industry as a flavoring.

• The food & beverage segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea citrus oil market is segmented by application into food & beverage, personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, and others. Among these, the food & beverage segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Lemon oil, orange oil, and lime oil are used extensively for natural flavoring of dressings, sauces, juices, and candies. Their aroma and health benefits are the source of demand in processed and functional foods.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea citrus oil 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

• Symrise
• Firmenich
• Givaudan
• Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd.
• Citrosuco
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

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

South Korea Citrus Oil Market, By Product Type

• Lemon Oil
• Orange Oil
• Grapefruit Oil
• Lime Oil
• Others

South Korea Citrus Oil Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aromatherapy
• Others