South Korea Probiotic Food Market is to reach US$ 1806.89 million by 2027 - Driven by Rising Consumer Awareness, Functional Food Trends, and Increasing Demand for Gut-Health Products | DataM Intelligence

Leander, Texas and TOKYO, Japan-South Korea Probiotic Food Market reached US$ 1277.78 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1806.89 million by 2027, growing with a CAGR of 9.18% during the forecast period 2024-2027.

The market is driven by increasing health consciousness among consumers and a growing awareness of the benefits of probiotics.

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Industry Latest News 2025:

✅ In November 2025, CJ CheilJedang launched a multi-strain probiotic yogurt supplement targeting digestive and immune health for adults and children, providing enhanced stability and efficacy.

✅ 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 meet rising consumer demand for gut-health-focused functional foods.

✅ In September 2025, Daesang Corporation expanded its portfolio with a powdered probiotic food supplement suitable for beverages and meals, delivering enhanced bioavailability and digestive support, targeting health-conscious consumers.

✅ In August 2025, Orion Corporation launched a next-generation probiotic ingredient for integration into snacks, dairy alternatives, and functional beverages, emphasizing stability, efficacy, and improved sensor.

Recent Mergers & Acquisitions

ProBiotix Health plc signed a long-term distribution partnership with South Korea's TopHealth to sell probiotic products (e.g. CholBiome X3) in the local consumer market.

CJ CheilJedang acquired a controlling stake in a Korean functional beverage startup specializing in probiotic drinks in 2025.

Ottogi Co., Ltd. acquired smaller fermentation / probiotic ingredient firms in 2025 to bolster its probiotic portfolio.

Market Segmentation Analysis

By Source:

- Bacteria: Dominates the market due to benefits in gut health, immunity, and digestion, including strains like Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium.

- Yeast: Smaller segment but growing, used for diverse probiotic applications.

By Product Type:

- Functional Food and Beverages: The largest segment, driven by demand for digestive health and immune-boosting products.

- Dietary Supplements: Rapidly growing segment with various formulations for targeted health benefits.

- Animal Nutrition: Emerging segment leveraging probiotics for livestock health.

- Others: Includes cosmetics and pharmaceutical uses.

By Application:

- Digestive Health: Largest and most mature application, propelled by rising health awareness.

- Mental Health: Fastest-growing segment, reflecting increasing interest in the gut-brain axis.

- Immune Health: Growing due to consumer focus on preventive wellness.

- Others: Includes weight management and skin health.

By Distribution Channel:

- Online Retail: Expanding rapidly due to convenience and increasing digital penetration.

- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets and Pharmacies: Traditional and stable channels with large market share.

- Specialty Stores: Niche segment catering to health-conscious consumers.

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Growth Drivers:-

Increasing consumer health awareness, especially for digestive and immune health.

Strong cultural acceptance rooted in traditional fermented foods like kimchi.

Government support and clear regulations fostering innovation and safety.

Rising demand for functional foods and clean-label, natural products.

Expansion of digital retail channels improving product availability.

Continuous product innovation in probiotics formulation and delivery.

Aging population boosting demand for digestive health supplements.

Growing health-conscious younger consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z.

Regional Insights:-

Seoul Capital Area leads the market with highest demand and product availability.

Yeongnam (southeastern region) and Honam (southwestern region) show growing consumer adoption.

Hoseo (central region) is an emerging market with increasing sales in specialty and online channels.

Distribution channels include supermarkets, pharmacies, specialty stores, and e-commerce platforms.

Urban areas have higher market penetration due to health awareness and modern retail access.

Key Trends and Technological Advancements

Rising consumer health awareness is driving demand for probiotics focused on digestive and immune health.

Digestive health probiotics dominate the market, with mental health probiotics being the fastest-growing segment.

Increasing product innovation, including development of personalized probiotics using AI and microbiome sequencing.

Launch of sugar-free, organic, and clean-label probiotic formulations supporting consumer demand for natural options.

Expansion of digital retail and e-commerce platforms improving product accessibility and consumer engagement.

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Key Players:

Maeil Dairies Co. Ltd., Freshico Co., Ltd., Jongga and Seoul Dairy Co-op.

Key Highlights

- Maeil Dairies Co. Ltd. - Launched lactose‐free, reduced‐sugar Greek yogurts with LGG probiotics; strong R&D and long history in Korean dairy.

- Freshico Co. Ltd. - Korea's top kombucha producer; uses a patented 506-hour fermentation method; runs Asia's largest kombucha facility.

- Jongga - Leader in fermented vegetable (kimchi) probiotics; uses patented Lactobacillus strains to deliver live cultures in its products.

- Seoul Dairy Cooperative (Seoul Milk) - Produces "Yogurt Probiotic" variants; has a central R&D institute focused on lactic acid bacteria and functional dairy innovations.

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