United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Size, Share, By Flavor (Flavored, Non-Flavored), By Distribution Channel (On-Trade, Off-Trade), United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Size 2024: USD 29.76 Mn
• United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Size 2035:  USD 79.34 Mn
• United Kingdom Makgeolli Market CAGR 2024: 9.32%
• United Kingdom Makgeolli Market Segments: Flavor and Distribution Channel

The United Kingdom Makgeolli Market is a niche yet steadily expanding segment, serving on-trade, off-trade, and specialty retail channels. Growth is supported by K-culture exposure, Korean cuisine penetration, fermented and low-alcohol preferences, craft brewing, premiumization, clean-label demand, sustainability, traceability, flavour experimentation, functional positioning, experiential consumption, e-commerce growth, urban on-trade adoption, and the UK’s structured alcohol, import, and food safety regulations.

The UK makgeolli market remains on a growth trajectory, with support from increasing demand across on-trade channels, speciality retail, and experiential beverages, while fermented, low-alcohol, and authentic international drinks are also gaining traction. This report features some of the key themes that include cultural storytelling, premium and clean-label formulations, flavor innovation, and artisanal-type productions with traditional Korean brewing. Quality control, UK alcohol regulations, cold-chain distribution, and application-focused packaging all combine with increasing demand from Korean restaurants, bars, and urban consumers to maintain momentum in the market despite complex imports, a lack of awareness, and associated regulation costs.

Market Dynamics of the United Kingdom Makgeolli Market

The makgeolli industry in the United Kingdom has been fueled by the increase in consumer demand for genuine makgeolli drinks that are natural and premium in quality, a rise in the standard of living in the country, and the changing dynamics in the culinary scene in the United Kingdom in the context of makgeolli drinks. The persistent demand for low-alcohol makgeolli products with functional qualities, along with the influence of Korean restaurants in the country, has led to the diversification of the makgeolli industry in the United Kingdom from an import-based industry to an innovative-based makgeolli industry in the country.

The United Kingdom makgeolli market faces challenges such as stringent alcohol licensing, food safety, and labeling regulations, high import and logistics costs, and the need to maintain consistent quality and freshness. Limited consumer awareness, cold-chain requirements, dependence on Korean imports or specialized brewing expertise, and rising production costs continue to impact scalability, despite the market’s long-term growth potential.

There are high prospects ahead in the future with regard to the market size of makgeolli in the United Kingdom as the market would grow with the increasing interest among the general consumer population to have high-standard fermented drinks that are authentic and healthy. Higher standards and opportunities are forecasted towards a stronger compliance rate with regard to the generally accepted safety regulations with regard to the sale and supply of alcohol and other foods in the United Kingdom.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom makgeolli market share is classified into flavor and distribution Channel.

By Flavor

The United Kingdom makgeolli market is divided by flavor into flavored and non-flavored. Among these, the flavored segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because the flavored makgeolli generally has a lower alcohol content compared to traditional, unflavored versions. This makes it more approachable and refreshing for consumers not familiar with the stronger, fermented, and slightly bitter taste of traditional makgeolli.

By Distribution Channel

The United Kingdom makgeolli market is divided by distribution channel into on-trade and off-trade. Among these, the off-trade segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. It is because the UK supermarkets, along with convenience stores and online retailers, have increased the availability of Korean alcoholic products. This allows consumers to purchase makgeolli for home consumption easily.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the United Kingdom makgeolli 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. 

Top Key Companies in United Kingdom Makgeolli Market

• SOOLDOGA
• ATO (Alcohol & Traditional Oriental)
• Korea Foods UK
• Oriental Mart UK
• 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 United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom makgeolli market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Makgeolli Market, By Flavor

• Flavored
• Non-Flavored

United Kingdom Makgeolli Market, By Distribution Channel

• On-Trade
• Off-Trade