South Korea Probiotic Drinks Market: Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium Dominance By 2024-2027 | Top Most Keyplayers - Maeil Dairies Co.Ltd., Fresico Co., Ltd., Seoul Dairy co-op

Market Size and Forecast:

The South Korea Probiotic Drinks market recorded a value of US$ 645.55 million in 2023 and is expected to reach a value of US$ 941.55 million in 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10.01% during the forecast period (2024-2027).

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Industry Developments:

South Korea Probiotic Drinks: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, Korea Yakult introduced a capsule-based probiotic supplement designed for daily digestive and immune support, combining clinically-validated strains with convenient packaging to enhance gut health.

✅ In September 2025, Daesang Corporation expanded its portfolio with a powdered probiotic formula suitable for beverages and meals, offering improved bioavailability and targeted digestive balance.

✅ In August 2025, CJ CheilJedang launched a new ready-to-drink probiotic yogurt range under its "BYO" brand, using patented strains to support immunity and digestive comfort for the Korean market.

✅ In July 2025, Amway expanded its partnership with microbiome-research firm HEM Pharma to co-develop functional probiotic beverages and advance personalized gut-health testing under the "My Lab by Nutrilite" program.

Latest M & A:

✅ South Korea is among the fastest-growing probiotic drink markets globally, with a CAGR of 7.3% projected for the period 2025-2035, driven by increasing interest in digestive health and fermented wellness products, especially among the urban and young demographics.​

✅ Functional food and beverages dominate the probiotic segment, led by demand for low-calorie, flavored, and non-dairy probiotic drinks.​

✅ In early 2025, CJ CheilJedang acquired a controlling stake in a Korean functional beverage startup specializing in probiotic drinks, aiming to expand its health and wellness product portfolio.​

✅ Venture capital investments exceeded USD 50 million in 2025, targeting next-generation probiotics startups focusing on precision microbiome modulation and synbiotic drink development.​

✅ Leading companies in the market include Maeil Dairies Co. Ltd., Fresico Co. Ltd., Seoul Dairy Co-op, Yakult, Lacto-fit, and Daily Vitality, emphasizing product innovation and portfolio expansion.​

✅ Trends include development of personalized probiotic drinks using AI and microbiome sequencing, sugar-free and organic formulations, and increasing consumer reliance on probiotic drinks as part of daily health routines.​

✅ Regulatory frameworks in South Korea support functional food innovation and health claims, fostering consumer confidence and market growth.​

Major Key Player:

The major players in the market include Maeil Dairies Co.Ltd., Fresico Co., Ltd., and Seoul Dairy co-op

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Key Segments:

By Type:

Drinkable Yogurt (50-60 %) - Dominates the market as consumers trust and readily adopt familiar yogurt-based probiotic drinks.

Kombucha (20-30 %) - Holds the second highest share, fueled by trend-driven uptake and increasing functional beverage innovation.

By Ingredient:

Lactobacillus (59 %) - Leads the ingredient segment given its strong clinical backing and consumer recognition in probiotic drinks.

Bifidobacterium (second highest) - Maintains a significant share as a trusted adjunct strain for gut and immune support.

By Application:

Gastrointestinal Health (largest share) - The primary driver of consumption, as gut-health remains the core health benefit of probiotic drinks.

Immunity / Respiratory-Infections (next highest) - Rapidly growing share as consumers increasingly link probiotic drinks with broad wellness and immune support.

By Age:

Adults (largest share) - The main demographic using probiotic drinks, driven by self-care and wellness trends.

Children (second highest) - Significant share as parents increasingly purchase probiotic drinks for kids' gut health and immunity support.

By Distribution Channel:

Supermarkets/Hypermarkets (46.9 %) - Lead channel due to broad reach, visibility and consumer accessibility of probiotic drink products.

Online Retailers (second highest, fast-growing) - Strong and increasing share thanks to e-commerce convenience and direct-to-consumer functional drink offerings.

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