South Korea Cow Cheese Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Gouda, and Others), By Application (Household, Food Service, Food Processing, and Others), and South Korea Cow Cheese Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Cow Cheese Market Insights Forecasts to 2035  

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

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Cow Cheese Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by shifting dietary habits, urbanization, and the growing popularity of Western-style foods and convenience items.

Market Overview 

 The South Korea cow cheese market is experiencing steady growth as dietary habits evolve, consumers embrace Western-style foods, and protein-rich dairy products become more popular. Cow cheeses such as mozzarella cheese and cheddar are becoming more present and popularly used by Koreans in all types of domestic goods, and fusion style Korean foods, ranging from pizza and sandwiches to baked goods. Domestic dairy manufacturers are adding cheese varieties to their dairy product lines, and imported cheeses continue to enter the market from international brands, while the federal government continues to encourage local dairy farmers to produce more cheese, and a growing population of health minded consumers is increasing cheese consumption.

Report Coverage 

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea cow cheese 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 cow cheese 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 cow cheese market.  

Driving Factors 

The rapid acculturation of industrialized type diets (which include fast food) in South Korea has exponentially increased cheese consumption in urban areas. Cow cheese is made ubiquitous in burgers, pizzas, pasta, and baked goods, with young consumer tastes. The growth of food service outlets, cafes, and bakery chains that have cheese on their menus is also influencing market growth.

Restraining Factors 

The heavy reliance on imports, particularly for high-quality cheeses, hinders Large-scale local cheese production is hampered by low domestic milk production.

Market Segmentation 

The South Korea cow cheese market share is classified into product type and application. 

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

The South Korea cow cheese market is segmented by product type into cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, gouda, and others. Among these, the mozzarella segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental expansion can be attributed to its extensive usage in well known foods, including baked products, pizza, and cheese dishes prepared in the Korean way. It is a favourite in both home and food service applications due to its exceptional melting qualities, mild flavour, and soft texture.

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

The South Korea cow cheese market is segmented by application into household, food service, food processing, and others. Among these, the food service segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Cheese is already a common ingredient in commercial kitchens due to the quick rise of Western and Korean fusion cuisine, which is boosting demand for volume. This market is the biggest source of income for the cow cheese business, including seasonal promotions, cheese filled goods, and growing cheese based menu innovation.

Competitive Analysis: 

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea cow cheese 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 

• Lactalis Group
• Nestle S.A.
• The Kraft Heinz Company
• Fonterra Co-operative Group
• FrieslandCampina
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy
• 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 cow cheese market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

South Korea Cow Cheese Market, By Product Type

• Cheddar
• Mozzarella
• Parmesan
• Gouda
• Others

South Korea Cow Cheese Market, By Application

• Household
• Food Service
• Food Processing
• Others