South Korea Coffee Beans Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Arabica, Robusta, and Others), By End User (Personal Care, Food and Beverages, and Pharmaceutical), and South Korea Coffee Beans Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Coffee Beans Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Coffee Beans Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Coffee Beans Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Coffee Beans Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing demand for premium and specialty coffee due to rising cafe culture and home brewing trends. It is also supported by the growing use of coffee in personal care and wellness products for its antioxidant and functional benefits.

Market Overview

One of the most popular drinks in the world is made from coffee beans, which are roasted seeds from the Coffea plant. Coffee has become a daily necessity in South Korea, with the level of consumption exceeding the level of tea use in the country. The coffee bean market is gradually opening, supported by increasing demand for premium-quality, specialty, and responsibly sourced coffee beans. The nation's thriving café scene and home brewing popularity have promoted the use of Arabica and Robusta beans. Arabica is coveted for its rich and smooth flavor, and Robusta because of its potency and value to use in blends. Even coffee beans are being added to personal care products due to antioxidant and exfoliating components. Increased retail and e-commerce channels have enhanced coffee bean availability to a larger group of consumers. Increasing demand for quality, origin, and sustainability continues to influence purchases, and this will lead to a healthy future of the company in the next couple of years.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea coffee beans 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 coffee beans 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 coffee beans market.

Driving Factors

South Korean coffee beans market is driven by the increasing popularity of specialty coffee, increasing health consciousness, and increasing café culture. Coffee beans are increasingly being sought after by consumers in premium and sustainably sourced formats as a result of a shift towards origin and quality-based products. Home brewing also has increased traction in popularity, particularly among the young generation. In addition, applications for coffee extracts in cosmetics and health products are spurring demand outside the beverage industry, which serves to enhance the total size and diversification of the market.

Restraining Factors

The South Korea coffee bean market is restrained by volatile global coffee prices and high dependence on imports, which will impact cost and supply stability. There may also be constraints to consumption growth in some consumer groups by increased competition from ready-to-drink products and health issues due to excessive intake of caffeine.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea coffee beans market share is classified into product and end user.

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

The South Korea coffee beans market is segmented by product into arabica, robusta, and others. Among these, the arabica segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Arabica coffee beans are preffered for the smooth taste, soft acidity, and upscale image so they command a high price in specialty coffee houses and homes brews. Robusta beans are also gaining popularity on a mass scale, particularly in instant coffees, as they have a bitter taste and more caffeine content.

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

The South Korea coffee beans market is segmented by end user into personal care, food and beverages, and pharmaceutical. Among these, the food and beverage segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. It comprises restaurants, cafes, hotels, and homes where coffee is brewed and consumed daily. The segment is being driven by the country's flourishing café culture, rising demand for speciality and premium coffee, and rising demand for home brewing.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea coffee beans 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

• Starbucks Coffee Korea
• Ediya Coffee
• Hollys Coffee
• Nestle Korea
• Lotte Chilsung Beverage
• Dongsuh Foods
• 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 coffee beans market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Coffee Beans Market, By Product

• Arabica
• Robusta
• Others

South Korea Coffee Beans Market, By End User

• Personal Care
• Food and Beverages
• Pharmaceutical