South Korea Edible Pigments Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Natural Pigments, Synthetic Pigments), By Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics & Personal Care), and South Korea Edible Pigments Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Edible Pigments Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Edible Pigments Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Edible Pigments 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 Pigments Market Size is anticipated to Grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by rising demand for clean-label, naturally derived colorants and stringent regulations on synthetic additives. Natural pigments such as beta-carotene, anthocyanins, chlorophyll, and spirulina are gaining popularity in the food and beverage sector, while synthetic pigments continue to serve cost-effective, vibrant coloring needs in processed foods. Technological advances in pigment stabilization and formulation are enhancing market potential.

Market Overview

The South Korea Edible Pigments Market Size is expanding slowly with a rise in consumer demand for healthier and color-rich food items. The application of edible pigments, natural or synthetic, is widespread in food processing, the pharmaceuticals industry, and cosmetics. Although artificial pigments like tartrazine and sunset yellow are still common in processed foods because they are inexpensive and stable, natural pigments are increasingly challenging the latter with increasing awareness of health, government regulation, and consumer pressure for honest labeling. Natural colourants like beta-carotene, beetroot red, and spirulina extract find applications in bakery, dairy, soft drinks, and confectionery. Technological improvements in encapsulation and extraction processes are enhancing the stability and application potential of natural pigments. Nevertheless, cost and color instability remain problems. Nevertheless, the market is likely to grow with sustained increase in food processing activity and changing consumer perception.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea edible pigments 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 pigments 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 pigments market.

Driving Factors

The South Korean edible pigments market is driven by expanding consumer pressure for clean-label, natural food ingredients and rising worries about possible health risk from artificial dyes. Government pressure from regulatory bodies like the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is restraining application of synthetic color, promoting the attractiveness of nature-derived pigments. Advances in pigment extraction techniques and stabilization technologies also propel the changeover by food manufacturers to natural pigments. This demand is supported by the trend towards healthier consumption, particularly in food and beverages and dairy products.

Restraining Factors

The market is restricted by natural pigment cost, low availability of raw material, and instability against fluctuation in pH, heat, and light. Synthetic pigments remain a choice due to low expense, high color strength, and longer shelf life. Regulatory barriers from the government and variations in the time for approval for new classes of natural pigments can slow product development and market introduction.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Edible Pigments Market share is classified into product type and application.

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

The South Korea edible pigments market is segmented by product type into natural pigments and synthetic pigments. Among these, the natural pigments segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. These are produced from plants, vegetables, algae, or fruits. They are consumed in favor as they are cleaner and healthier. Beta-carotene (orange-colored) from carrots, anthocyanins (red/blue-colored) from berries, and spirulina (blue-green-colored) from algae are some examples. They are added to foods such as beverages, baked products, and milk.

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

The South Korea edible pigments market is segmented by application into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care. Among these, the food & beverages segment dominated the market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Pigments of the majority of food dyes are consumed as food and beverages. They are used by food companies to color bakery goods, beverages, confectionaries, sauces, and snack foods. Natural pigments are creeping onto juices, milk, and health-focused snacks as a result of clean-label food demands. Artificial colors persist in candy and processed foods.

Competitive Analysis:

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

• Sensient Technologies Corporation
• Chr. Hansen Holding A/S
• Givaudan
• Oterra
• BASF SE
• Archer Daniels Midland 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 South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea edible pigments market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Edible Pigments Market, By Product Type

• Natural Pigments
• Synthetic Pigments

South Korea Edible Pigments Market, By Application

• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics & Personal Care