South Korea Cultured Food Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Dairy-based and Plant-based), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, and Others), and South Korea Cultured Food Market, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Cultured Food Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Cultured Food Market Size Was Estimated at USD 348.6 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 9.16% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Cultured Food Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 913.9 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The South Korea Cultured Food Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 913.9 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 9.16% from 2025 to 2035. A growing population and reducing environmental impacts, cultured foods including lab-grown or cell-cultured products are gaining popularity. The need to provide a steady supply of food and the push for environmental sustainability are driving the industrys expansion.

Market Overview

The Cultured Food Market Size encompasses probiotics-rich foods (yogurt, kefir, kombucha) and innovative cellular-agriculture products like lab-grown meat and dairy alternatives produced via fermentation or cell culture. The improved gut health, enhanced immunity, reduced environmental impact, and ethical solutions to conventional meat production. The rising health and sustainability consciousness, technological advancements (precision fermentation, microencapsulation), and growing demand in emerging regions, with online retail channels boosting availability. Government initiatives such as regulatory frameworks for novel foods, research grants (e.g., Good Food Institutes funding), and labeling standards facilitate innovation, consumer trust.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for South Korea cultured food market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea cultured food market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, 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 South Korea cultured food market.

Driving Factors

The rising consumer awareness of gut health, immunity, and overall wellness, boosting demand for probiotic-rich products. Growing environmental and ethical concerns around traditional animal farming support the shift to lab-grown and fermentation-based alternatives. Technological advancements in cellular agriculture and precision fermentation enhance product quality and scalability.

Restraining Factors

Making cultured meat costs tens of dollars per pound, vastly higher than conventional meat due to expensive growth media and bioreactor operations. Scalability is another hurdle, as current bioreactor sizes and scaffold systems struggle to maintain viable cell growth at an industrial scale.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea cultured food market share is classified into product and distribution channel.

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

The South Korea cultured food market is segmented by product into dairy-based and plant-based. Among these, the dairy-based segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. Demand is being driven by growing knowledge of the health advantages of dairy-based cultured foods like kefir and probiotic yogurts.  These goods appeal to health-conscious consumers looking for functional foods since they are known to support gastrointestinal health, increase immunity, and supply vital nutrients.

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

The South Korea cultured food market is segmented by distribution channel into supermarkets & hypermarkets, convenience stores, online, and others. Among these, the supermarkets & hypermarkets segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. A rising need among customers looking for more sustainable and healthful eating options for cultured food items.  In order to meet the varied tastes of their customers, supermarkets and hypermarkets are increasing the range of cultured foods they sell, including kefir, kombucha, yogurt, and fermented vegetables.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea cultured food 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 elaborate analysis focusing on the companies current news and developments, including 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

• Kumho Petrochemical
• Halla Chemical Co., Ltd.
• ITOS Co. Ltd
• Samchang Tech Co., Ltd.
• Korea Epoxy Laminate
• DONGYANG Epoxy Co., Ltd.
• EUNIL Co., Ltd.
• KUKDO CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.
• KCC Corporation
• Hyosung Chemical
• 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 cultured food market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Cultured Food Market, By Product

• Dairy-based
• Plant-based

South Korea Cultured Food Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online
• Others