South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Carbonated Diet Drinks, Non-Carbonated Diet Drinks, Flavored Water-Based Diet Drinks, Others), By Packaging Format (Cans, Bottles, PET Packs, Others), and South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.9% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Size is expected to hold a significant share by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market Size is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2025 to 2035. The Diet Soft Drink Market is driven by increasing public focus on reducing sugar consumption and calorie intake. This market is significant in broader non-alcoholic beverage segment, particularly among urban youth and weight-conscious adults.

Market Overview:

The South Korea diet soft drink market are beverages such as soda with less or no sugar and lower calories. They contain special sweeteners rather than normal sugar, so they are sweeter yet healthier for your body. South Koreans are adding to the number of diet soft drink consumers because people want to remain healthy and avoid consuming sugar. Youths and working individuals also favor beverages such as Coca-Cola Zero, Pepsi Zero, and Chilsung Cider Zero. Such beverages are readily available at convenience stores, hypermarkets, and over the internet. The government is also promoting healthy living, which prompts many to opt for sugar-free beverages. As individuals are more health conscious and have a concern about how fit they can be, the market for diet soft drinks is expanding. This is leading the market to grow very fast, gaining more popularity nationwide.

Report Coverage:

This research report categorizes the South Korea diet soft drink market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea diet soft drink 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 of the South Korea diet soft drink market.

Driving Factor

South Korea diet soft drink market is driven by increasing demand for health drinks with less or zero sugar. Increasing health consciousness, fitness awareness, and calorie-reducing efforts are prompting customers to consume diet soft drinks. Younger age groups and working population like sugar-free soft drinks that are flavorful. Top brands are launching more "zero" forms of their offerings. Government health policies and the convenience of availability of these beverages in retail stores and online are also accelerating the market's quick growth.

Restraining Factor

The South Korea diet soft drink market is faced with restraints such as concern about artificial sweeteners and their long-term health effects. Classic sugar-based drinks continue to enjoy popularity among some consumers based on taste. Limited exposure in older demographics and rivalry from other healthy alternatives such as teas and flavored water also hinder market growth.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea diet soft drink market share is classified into product type and packaging format.

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

The South Korea diet soft drink market is segmented by product type into carbonated diet drinks, non-carbonated diet drinks, flavored water-based diet drinks, and others. Among these, the carbonated diet drinks segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Segmental growth is brought about by a range of factors including diet colas, lemon sodas, and zero-calorie mixers. These are also favorites since they fizz and will be consumed with meals or when a person is in the company of others.

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

The South Korea diet soft drink market is segmented by packaging format into cans, bottles, PET packs, and others. Among these, the cans segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to single-serve and on-the-go packaging which is merchandised. Widespread distribution among the young and is retailed cold frequently within convenience stores.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Diet Soft Drink 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 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

• Coca-Cola France
• PepsiCo France
• Danone
• Nestlé Waters
• Polar Beverages
• 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 the France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market, By Product Type

• Carbonated Diet Drinks
• Non-Carbonated Diet Drinks
• Flavored Water-Based Diet Drinks
• Others

South Korea Diet Soft Drink Market, By Packaging Format

• Cans
• Bottles
• PET Packs
• Others