South Korea Diet Water Market Size, Share, And COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Flavored Diet Water, Mineral Diet Water, Vitamin-Infused Water, Electrolyte Diet Water, Others), By Packaging Format (Bottled, Cans, Sachets, Others), And South Korea Diet Water Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts To 2035

South Korea Diet Water Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Diet Water Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.8% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Diet Water 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 Water Market Size is anticipated to hold a significant share by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2035. The diet water market is driven by rising awareness around calorie reduction, hydration wellness, and the demand for low-sugar, functional drinks. South Korea is witnessing a growing shift from sugary beverages to healthier alternatives like diet water, especially among urban and weight-conscious consumers.

Market Overview:

The South Korea diet water market refers to low-calorie or zero-calorie packaged drinking water, which comprises flavored water, sparkling water, and vitamin- or electrolyte-enhanced functional water. They position themselves as healthy substitutes for fizzy drinks and are responding to consumers who are seeking to hydrate without added calories. The demand for diet water is increasing fast in South Korea because of increased health consciousness, greater wish to manage weight, and changing lifestyle patterns. The working class and youth in particular have a preference for diet water varieties such as citric-flavored carbonated water or vitamin-fortified still water. Trevi and Tams Zero are some of the local brands that copy the trend, with international players following suit. As consumers move away from soft drinks, the diet water market continues to expand on the back of robust distribution within supermarkets and convenience stores. The market is likely to keep expanding with health and wellness high on consumers' agenda.

Report Coverage:

This research report categorizes the South Korea diet water 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 water 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 water market.

Driving Factor

The South Korea diet water market is expanding because of rising health consciousness and strong momentum toward sweet beverages decline. Working adults and youth generations are inclined toward low-calorie hydration beverages for weight control and a healthy lifestyle. Increased demand due to the popularity of fitness manias, clean-label products, and functional beverages is also behind the growth. Ease of availability of diet water in convenience stores, supermarkets, and on-line websites, along with packaging ease and delicious tastes, also persuades repeat consumption and market expansion.

Restraining Factor

The South Korea Diet Water market faces restraints such as production cost of functional and flavored waters is high enough to render them prohibitively costly compared to plain bottled water. Overlabeling and ingredient limitations raise the expense of compliance. Intense competition with other offerings, such as soft drinks and sports drinks, also constricts market expansion.

Market Segmentation

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

• The flavored diet water 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 water market is segmented by product type into flavored diet water, mineral diet water, vitamin-infused water, electrolyte diet water, and others. Among these, the flavored diet water segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be contributed to offering refreshing fruit flavors with zero added sugars. These waters employ natural flavorings including lemon, mint, berry, or cucumber to quench with a sensory appeal. They contain zero or negligible calories and no preservatives.

• The bottles 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 water market is segmented by packaging format into bottles, cans, sachets, and others. Among these, the bottles segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Segmental growth is due to convenience, shelf space, and name awareness. The shape is suitable for busy consumers and captures the largest proportion of product stock in supermarkets and vending machines.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea diet water 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

• Evian
• Perrier
• Volvic Touch
• Nestle Waters
• Danone S.A.
• The Coca-Cola Company
• 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 South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea diet water market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Diet Water Market, By Product Type

• Flavored Diet Water
• Mineral Diet Water
• Vitamin-Infused Water
• Electrolyte Diet Water
• Others

South Korea Diet Water Market, By Packaging Format

• Bottled
• Cans
• Sachets
• Others