South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Corn-Based, Wheat-Based, Others), By Application (Animal Feed, Biofuels, Food and Beverages, Fertilizers), By Livestock Type (Ruminants, Poultry, Swine, Aquaculture, Others), And South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.5% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market Size Is Expected to Hold a Significant Share By 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by the rising demand for cost-effective and protein-rich animal feed ingredients. The market holds a substantial position in the livestock and poultry feed sector, aided by increasing imports and domestic feed manufacturing diversification.

Market Overview

Distiller's Dried Grains with Soluble (DDGS) are a high-quality coproduct of the ethanol industry and are commonly used as a feedstuff. Most of the imported DDGS goes into the use of South Korea's animal and poultry sectors, specifically corn-based DDGS. The escalation of focus on feed efficiency, higher feed costs, and demand for protein-enriched formulas is making the market position firm. South Korea has no native large-scale ethanol production; it is an import market, mainly from the U.S., the major exporter. Technological advances for feed milled and nutritional testing of DDGS are further spurring utilization.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea distillers dried seeds with Soluble 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 distillers dried seeds with Soluble 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 distillers dried seeds with Soluble market.

Driving Factors

The traditional feed grains become more expensive, DDGS provides a protein- and fiber-rich substitute, especially for the cattle and poultry industries. Good bilateral trade relationships and quality assurances by large traders like the U.S. Grains Council ensure a guaranteed supply. Government assistance to research feed formulation and quality assurance makes the inclusion of DDGS in authorized feed formulations easier. The presence of digestible protein, amino acids, and fat content makes DDGS appealing for various animal uses.

Restraining Factors

South Korea effectively depends on DDGS imports and is therefore vulnerable to international supply chain and trade policy volatility. Dispatch-to-dispatch quality inconsistency in DDGS makes the formulation of standardized feeds difficult. Batch-by-batch sporadic risks of contamination necessitate rigorous checks, increasing the cost of processing and logistics.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market share is classified into source, application, and livestock.

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

The South Korea distillers dried seeds with Soluble market is segmented by source into corn-based, wheat-based, and others. Among these, the corn-based segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. DDGS have high protein, energy, and digestible fiber levels and are ideally suited for feeding ruminant and broiler chickens. U.S. Korean feed mills like most corn-based DDGS due to consistency, certification, and accessibility for bulk shipping.

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

The South Korea distillers dried seeds with Soluble market is segmented by application into animal feed, biofuels, food and beverages, and fertilizers. Among these, the animal feed segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. DDGS is used in aquaculture, beef, poultry, and pig mixed feeds. Its energy and protein value, coupled with cost-effectiveness, enable feed mills to reduce input costs without sacrificing nutrition. DDGS is sometimes partially replaced by formulators with soybean meal and corn to improve profitability and feed performance.

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

The South Korea distillers dried seeds with Soluble market is segmented by livestock type into ruminants, poultry, swine, aquaculture, and others. Among these, the ruminants segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The low fiber and protein levels are ideal for ruminant digestion and return maximum milk and meat production. Feedlots and dairy cooperatives are taking advantage of DDGS to cut back on more costly feed inputs without constraining the productive life of the herd.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea distillers dried seeds with Soluble 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

• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland)
• POET LLC
• CHS Inc.
• Louis Dreyfus Company
• U.S. Grains Council
• NongHyup Feed
• CJ Feed
• 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 distillers dried seeds with Soluble market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market, By Source

• Corn-Based
• Wheat-Based
• Others

South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market, By Application

• Animal Feed
• Biofuels
• Food and Beverages
• Fertilizers

South Korea Distillers Dried Seeds with Soluble Market, By Livestock Type

• Ruminants
• Poultry
• Swine
• Aquaculture
• Others