South Korea Coffee Cherry Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Whole Coffee Cherries, Coffee Cherry Extracts, and Coffee Cherry Powders), By Application (Beverages, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, and Others), and South Korea Coffee Cherry Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Coffee Cherry Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Coffee Cherry Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.7% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Coffee Cherry 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 Cherry Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by rising demand for antioxidant-rich, plant-based ingredients and growing interest in zero waste and upcycled food solutions across health, beauty, and wellness sectors.

Market Overview

Coffee cherries are the red or purple fruit that contain coffee beans and are typically wasted in coffee processing, but now are accumulating value for their functional and nutritional qualities. In South Korea, the market for coffee cherries is slowly emerging as consumers demand plant-based, antioxidant-rich, and green ingredients in their diet and cosmetics. Coffee cherry-derived products like teas, powders, and extracts are becoming popular on the basis of their polyphenol content, low caffeine, and capacity to boost the metabolism. They are found to be ideal for functional drinks, nutraceuticals, and naturals for cosmetics. Growth in clean-label products, the demand for upcycled ingredients, and growing knowledge of zero-waste opportunities are the leading drivers of growth in the market. Coffee cherry beverages such as cascara tea are being introduced in specialty coffee shops, and applications are being widened to health and beauty products. While still a niche market, the South Korean coffee cherry market has great potential with health and sustainability trends continuing to make waves.

Report Coverage

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

Driving Factors

The South Korean coffee cherry market is driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-derived, functional ingredients that are not only healthy and sustainable but also clean-label and zero-waste. Coffee cherries contain high levels of antioxidants, polyphenols, and natural caffeine, making them suitable for application in beverages, supplements, and cosmetics. The shift towards zero-waste products and clean-label alternatives also stimulates demand. As an instance, recycled coffee cherry ingredients are becoming more popular, particularly in functional, cosmetic, and well-being foods, as consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact of food production.

Restraining Factors

The South Korean coffee cherry industry is restrained by poor consumer information and restricted sourcing of processed raw material. Coffee cherries are even seen as wastes in normal coffee production. Aside from this, supply chain constraints, excessive processing costs, and policy risks make large commercialization and extensive utilization of the product difficult.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea coffee cherry market share is classified into product type and application.

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

The South Korea coffee cherry market is segmented by product type into whole coffee cherries, coffee cherry extracts, and coffee cherry powders. Among these, the coffee cherry extracts segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to its versatility for application in beverages, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics. Extracts are simple to incorporate into drinks, supplements, and cosmeceuticals and deliver concentrated functional activity like antioxidants and soothing caffeine.

• The 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 cherry market is segmented by application into beverages, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and others. Among these, the beverage segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Coffee cherries are used to make cascara tea and functional beverages containing natural caffeine, antioxidants, and fruit taste. Such beverages are preferred among consumers caring about health looking for clean-label, plant-based, and environmentally friendly drinks.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Coffee Cherry 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 Corporation
• Nestle S.A.
• Lavazza Group
• Peets Coffee & Tea
• Caribou Coffee
• Death Wish Coffee
• 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 cherry market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Coffee Cherry Market, By Product Type

• Whole Coffee Cherries
• Coffee Cherry Extracts
• Coffee Cherry Powders

South Korea Coffee Cherry Market, By Application

• Beverages
• Nutraceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Others