South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Source (Cattle, Pigs, and Others), By Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Savory Snacks, Convenience Foods, and Culinary Applications), and South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.1% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market size is expected to hold a significant Share by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market Size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by increasing demand for natural, flavorful fats in traditional and processed foods, especially in bakery and culinary applications. It is also driven by sustainability trends promoting full-animal utilization and the resurgence of traditional cooking practices.

Market Overview

South Korea edible animal fat market is growing steadily with the increasing demand for conventional, natural fat-based ingredients in many food applications. Edible animal fats including lard and tallow are popularizing because of their flavor enhancement, texture enhancement, and cooking efficiency. They find wide applicability in bakery and confectionery food, savory snacks, and home food. Because South Korean consumers continue to appreciate traditional food and genuine taste experiences, demand for rendered fat is keen, particularly in cooking. In addition, the food processing sector favors animal fats because of their heat stability and functional usability. However, health-oriented trends, rising demand in knowledge of the perils of saturated fat, and soaring consumption of vegetable substitutes are likely to moderate market expansion. In spite of these issues, sustainability movements and whole-animal use practices can be utilized to convert animal fats into eco-friendly ingredients that see growing demand from industrial consumers and chefs.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea edible animal fat 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 edible animal fat 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 edible animal fat market.

Driving Factors

South Korea edible animal fat market is driven by rising demand in food processing, baking, and snack industries. Animal fats provide a wonderful taste and texture, and as a result, they are preferred as a choice for fried snacks, pastry, and sauce. They also have their value in natural makeup, good smoke points, and low prices. Increasing demand for traditional cuisine, ketogenic ingredients, and full-use sustainable livestock production systems further enhances demand for rendered pig and cattle fat in domestic and commercial food preparation.

Restraining Factors

Health concerns regarding saturated content and cholesterol levels of animal fats are reducing demand among young, health-oriented consumers. Expansion is hindered by increasing plant-based and vegan consumption trends along with government limits on fat content and labeling. Volatility of production in livestock and epidemics such as swine fever or bovine disease can influence stability of supply chains and price volatility.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market share is classified into source and application.

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

The South Korea edible animal fat market is segmented by source into cattle, pigs, and others. Among these, the pigs segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Lard, obtained from pig fat rendered, is applied extensively in Korean food processing and preparation because it contains a smooth texture and rich flavor. It is greatly sought after for bakery, traditional food, and frying use, and provides functionality as well as natural flavor when food is prepared.

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

The South Korea edible animal fat market is segmented by application into bakery and confectionery, savory snacks, convenience foods, and culinary applications. Among these, the bakery and confectionery dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This segment uses animal fats such as tallow and lard to produce rich, tender, and flaky finished products. Rich in fat, they contribute to the mouthfeel and shelf life of baked goods such as pie crusts, cookies, and pastries and are thus used by artisan and commercial bakers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea edible animal fat 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

• CJ CheilJedang Corporation
• Sajo Group
• Lotte Food Co., Ltd.
• Daesang Corporation
• Harim Co., Ltd.
• Sunjin Co., Ltd.
• Dongwon F&B
• Samyang Food Co., Ltd.Nongshim Co., Ltd.
• 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 edible animal fat market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market, By Source

• Cattle
• Pigs
• Others

South Korea Edible Animal Fat Market, By Application:

• Bakery and Confectionery
• Savory Snacks
• Convenience Foods
• Culinary Applications