South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Coffee Type (Traditional And Decaf), By Distributional Channel (Store Based And Non-Store Based), and South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules 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 Pods and Capsules Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by rising demand for convenient, high-quality coffee at home and in offices. The growing use of single-serve machines and increased product variety, including sustainable and premium options, are fueling market expansion.

Market Overview

Coffee pods and capsules are single-serve packages of ground coffee utilized in the associated machines for speedy and even brewing. South Korean coffee pods and capsules market is evolving very quickly because of increasing demand for high-quality, convenient coffee at home and in the workplace. As consumers increasingly have busy lives and convenience demands grow, single-serve brewing systems are in greater demand, particularly among urban and youth consumers. Mainstream and decaf both are on the rise, catering to a variety of tastes and health preferences. The market is supplemented by higher volumes of premium products, such as flavor and specialty coffee capsules, along with eco-friendly packaging innovations like compostable and recyclable materials. Internet retailing and subscription are growing vigorously, underpinned by a vibrant cafe culture and brand following. The companies are extending availability via supermarkets, convenience stores, and online retailing, enabling capsules and pods to be readily available to South Korean consumers.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea coffee pods and capsules 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 pods and capsules 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 pods and capsules market.

Driving Factors

South Korean coffee pod and capsule market is driven by growing demand for convenient, in-home and office cafe-bistro-style coffee. Active lifestyles and increasing interest in premium coffee experience are propelling single-serve machine adoption. The consumer increasingly demands variety in flavor, roast, and caffeine level as well as decaf. Technology improvements in brewing and capsule compatibility are boosting user experience. In addition, online retailing and subscription concepts expansion is enhancing product supply and enabling slow market development.

Restraining Factors

The market for coffee capsules and coffee pods in South Korea is restrained by the cost per serving compared to traditional coffee, which discourages adoption among cost-conscious consumers. Environmental issues regarding disposal of single-use capsules also pose a problem, despite growing trends towards sustainability. Limited machine compatibility continues to hold back product flexibility as well as consumer choice.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market share is classified into coffee type and distributional channel.

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

The South Korea coffee pods and capsules market is segmented by coffee type into traditional and decaf. Among these, the traditional segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Traditional coffee pods and capsules are extensively used for their intense flavor and strong scent. They find demand from consumers seeking convenience without sacrificing taste and come in a variety of geographies and roast profiles, fostering high repeat purchase in home and office.

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

The South Korea coffee pods and capsules market is segmented by distributional channel into store based and non-store based. Among these, the store based segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Store-based retailing, such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores, is the dominant distribution channel for the retail sale of coffee pods. They provide extensive product range, quick availability, and shelf facings. But non-store based channels, such as e-commerce and subscription websites, are increasing at a very high rate since they provide convenience and customized products.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea coffee pods and capsules 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.

Lists Of companies

• Nestle S.A
• Luigi Lavazza S.P.A
• JDE peets NV
• Starbucks Corp
• Jacobs douwe Egberts B.V
• Lotte Chilsung beverage
• 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 pods and capsules market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market, By Coffee Type

• Traditional
• Decaf

South Korea Coffee Pods and Capsules Market, By Distributional Channel

• Store Based
• Non-Store Based