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South Korea Denim Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The denim market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 216.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.3% is expected of South Korea denim market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$181.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$216.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
2.3%
Report Coverage
South Korea

South Korea denim market highlights

  • The South Korea denim market generated a revenue of USD 181.2 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 216.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, mass was the largest revenue generating category in 2022.
  • Luxury is the most lucrative category segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Denim market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 181.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 216.7 million
Growth rate2.3% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentMass
Fastest growing segmentLuxury
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMass, Premium, Luxury


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 0.8% of the global denim market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China denim market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 3,422.0 million by 2030.

The country's fashion-conscious population has a strong affinity for denim clothing, which has led to a high demand for denim products. South Korean consumers often seek trendy, stylish denim garments, including jeans, jackets, skirts, and shirts.

Secondly, the growing influence of K-pop and K-drama culture has significantly impacted the fashion preferences of South Korean youth and contributed to the popularity of denim in their wardrobes. Many K-pop idols and actors frequently wear denim outfits, leading to a rise in the adoption of denim fashion trends among their fans and followers.

According to Volza's South Korea Import data, South Korea imported a total of 573 shipments of Denim blue. These shipments were imported by 92 South Korea Importers and originated from 59 different suppliers. Vietnam, India, and Pakistan were the primary countries from which South Korea sourced most of its Denim blue imports.

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Publish Date: Dec 19, 2024

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Denim Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
RaymondView profile 501-1000Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asiawww.raymondindia.com
ISKOView profile 251-500Bursa, Bursa, Turkey, Europeiskodenim.com
ArvindView profile 10001+Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, Asiaarvind.com
Prosperity TextileView profile 1001-5000Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Asiawww.prosperity-textile.com/
Cone MillsView profile 1-10Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, North Americawww.conedenim.com
Naveena GroupView profile 1001-5000Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, Asianaveenagroup.com
VicunhaView profile 5001-10000Pinheiros, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South Americawww.vicunha.com/
Grupo Santana TextilesView profile 1001-5000Horizonte, Ceara, Brazil, South Americawww.santanatextiles.com/
KG DenimView profile 1001-5000Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Asiawww.kgdenim.com

South Korea Denim Market Outlook

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Mass was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.86% in 2022.

Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea denim market based on mass, premium, luxury covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.




The country's fashion-conscious population has a strong affinity for denim clothing, which has led to a high demand for denim products. South Korean consumers often seek trendy, stylish denim garments, including jeans, jackets, skirts, and shirts.

Secondly, the growing influence of K-pop and K-drama culture has significantly impacted the fashion preferences of South Korean youth and contributed to the popularity of denim in their wardrobes. Many K-pop idols and actors frequently wear denim outfits, leading to a rise in the adoption of denim fashion trends among their fans and followers.

According to Volza's South Korea Import data, South Korea imported a total of 573 shipments of Denim blue. These shipments were imported by 92 South Korea Importers and originated from 59 different suppliers. Vietnam, India, and Pakistan were the primary countries from which South Korea sourced most of its Denim blue imports.

  • South Korea Denim Market Category Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Mass
    • Premium
    • Luxury
  • South Korea Denim Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Pure Denim
    • Blended Denim
  • South Korea Denim Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
    • Apparel & Accessories
    • Homecare & Decor
    • Others

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