South Korea Medical Device Outsourcing Market Size & Outlook
The medical device outsourcing market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,514.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 14.8% is expected of South Korea medical device outsourcing market from 2026 to 2033.
South Korea medical device outsourcing market highlights
The South Korea medical device outsourcing market generated a revenue of USD 2,881.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8,514.8 million by 2033.
The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, cardiology was the largest revenue generating application in 2025.
General & Plastic Surgery is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Medical device outsourcing market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 2,881.9 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 8,514.8 million
Growth rate
14.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Cardiology
Fastest growing segment
General & Plastic Surgery
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Cardiology, Diagnostic imaging, Orthopedic, IVD, Ophthalmic, General & Plastic Surgery, Drug Delivery, Dental, Endoscopy, Diabetes Care, Other Application
Key market players worldwide
SGS AG, Labcorp Holdings Inc, Eurofins Scientific SE, Pace Analytical Services, Intertek Group PLC, Wuxi AppTec Co Ltd, Sotera Health Co Ordinary Shares, Charles River Laboratories International Inc, Medical Device Testing Services, FREYR Battery Inc, PAREXEL, Accell, Genpact Ltd, Criterium Inc., Promedica International, Medpace Holdings Inc, Icon PLC, IQVIA Holdings Inc, Integer Holdings Corp, Tecomet, Jabil Inc, Flex Ltd, Celestica Inc Ordinary Shares (Subordinate Voting), Sanmina Corp, Plexus Corp, Molex, Steris PLC, West Pharmaceutical Services Inc, NAMSA, TUV SUD, RJR Consulting, Mandala International, Global Regulatory Partners, Emergo Group, BioTeknica Engineering & Regulatory Services
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.8% of the global medical device outsourcing market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Asia Pacific, China medical device outsourcing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Australia is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2,919.1 million by 2033.
The country has several high-tech manufacturing facilities as well as research infrastructure. The cost of manufacturing and development of medical devices is quite less in the country as compared to developed economies. This is expected to boost the demand for the manufacturing and development of medical devices in South Korea.
South Korea is a prominent destination for clinical trials in Asia, with its superior medical infrastructure and a highly educated, relatively healthy & wealthy population. The government support in the country for developing a robust clinical trial environment is anticipated to contribute to the demand for clinical trial application services, thereby contributing to market growth.
In 2019, the country adopted the Five-year Plan for the Advancement of Clinical Trial to establish the country as a leading clinical trial destination globally. The adoption of such practices in the country by the government is expected to increase clinical studies in the country, thus supporting the market in South Korea.
South Korea Medical Device Outsourcing Market Outlook
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Cardiology was the largest segment with a revenue share of 26.06% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea medical device outsourcing market based on cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopedic, ivd, ophthalmic, general & plastic surgery, drug delivery, dental, endoscopy, diabetes care, other application covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The country has several high-tech manufacturing facilities as well as research infrastructure. The cost of manufacturing and development of medical devices is quite less in the country as compared to developed economies. This is expected to boost the demand for the manufacturing and development of medical devices in South Korea.
South Korea is a prominent destination for clinical trials in Asia, with its superior medical infrastructure and a highly educated, relatively healthy & wealthy population. The government support in the country for developing a robust clinical trial environment is anticipated to contribute to the demand for clinical trial application services, thereby contributing to market growth.
In 2019, the country adopted the Five-year Plan for the Advancement of Clinical Trial to establish the country as a leading clinical trial destination globally. The adoption of such practices in the country by the government is expected to increase clinical studies in the country, thus supporting the market in South Korea.
South Korea Medical Device Outsourcing Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Cardiology
Diagnostic imaging
Orthopedic
IVD
Ophthalmic
General & Plastic Surgery
Drug Delivery
Dental
Endoscopy
Diabetes Care
Other Application
South Korea Medical Device Outsourcing Market Services Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Quality Assurance Services
Regulatory Consulting Services
Product Design & Development Services
Product Testing & Sterilization Services
Product Implementation Services
Product Upgrade Services
Product Maintenance Services
Contract Manufacturing Services
South Korea Medical Device Outsourcing Market Class Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Class I
Class II
Class III
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