South Korea Earthworm Powder Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (30% Protein, 60% Protein), By Application (Pharmaceutical Field and Health Care Products, Others), and South Korea Earthworm Powder Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts To 2035

South Korea Earthworm Powder Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Earthworm Powder Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Earthworm Powder Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Earthworm Powder Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing awareness of high-protein functional ingredients, demand for sustainable healthcare products, and growing interest in traditional and alternative medicine. Earthworm powder, known for its enzymatic and therapeutic properties, is being explored in the health supplement and pharmaceutical sectors. South Korean biotech startups and natural health brands are gradually adopting earthworm-based formulations.

Market Overview

South Korea earthworm powder market is experiencing significant growth as a high-protein and high-enzyme powder with possible uses in traditional medicine, health foods, and pharmaceuticals. In various percentages like 30% and 60%, earthworm powder is being used due to its claimed improvement of blood flow, anti-inflammatory action, and immune modulation. The Korean pharma market with its image for the utilization of herbal and alternative medication is exploring its potential in nutraceuticals and functional foods. The 60% protein grade is selected for high-end applications based on its greater bioactive material content and 30% is usually utilized in typical formulations or research work. Though public awareness is limited, there is increasing demand from health-aware consumers as well as R&D-savvy companies. Regulatory clarity and clinical affirmation will be key to long-term market expansion, but the likelihood of high-margin natural bioactive ingredients makes earthworm powder a new opportunity space in South Korea's well-being market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea earthworm powder 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 earthworm powder 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 earthworm powder market.

Driving Factors

South Korea earthworm powder market is driven by increasing demand for natural, high-protein health ingredients and the rising application of enzyme-enriched compounds in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Bioactive functionality of earthworm powder, such as fibrinolytic and anti-inflammatory activity, renders it convenient to be added to functional health supplements. Buyers who need natural, traditional health options are also driving demand. High-protein products, particularly the 60% protein type, are particularly targeted by high-end product producers and research-based healthcare firms.

Restraining Factors

Market faces various challenges that include low consumer awareness, cultural resistance to worm foods, regulatory ambiguity with regards to medical claims, and limited local processing capacity. High-quality protein extraction requires advanced processing technology that is expensive. Dependence on imports and lack of clinical trials can also continue to impede market uptake.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Earthworm Powder Market share is classified into product type and application.

• The 60% protein segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea earthworm powder market is segmented by product type into 30% protein and 60% protein. Among these, the 60% protein segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 60% protein variant maintains large market share with its higher therapeutic utility and attractiveness in premium pharma and health products. It is used where enzyme therapy and immune-enhancing offerings are in focus. The 30% variant is generally utilized in cost-effective formulations or research purposes.

• The pharmaceutical field and health care products segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea earthworm powder market is segmented by application into pharmaceutical field and health care products, others. Among these, the pharmaceutical field and health care products segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This segment dominates the market as result of earthworm powder application in tablets, capsules, powders, and enzyme supplements. It's used in controlling inflammation, promoting blood flow, and immune system support. In South Korea, where traditional medicine is mixed into mainstream medicine, earthworm powder is increasingly under consideration for application in natural medicines and functional foods. It's the most advanced and lucrative segment, particularly for high-protein products.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea earthworm powder 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

• Unco Industries 
• Kiryu
• Taj Agro International
• Allearthworms Bio Tech
• Anphu Earthworm
• XABC Biotech
• Peilin Biological
• Viet Delta Industrial Company
• Tebrito AB
• Goterra 
• Other

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 earthworm powder market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Earthworm Powder Market, By Product Type

• 30% Protein
• 60% Protein

South Korea Earthworm Powder Market, By Application

• Pharmaceutical Field and Health Care Products
• Others