South Korea Specialty Cheese Market Size & Outlook
The specialty cheese market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 226.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.2% is expected of South Korea specialty cheese market from 2025 to 2030.
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Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$149.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$226.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
7.2%
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South Korea specialty cheese market highlights
- The South Korea specialty cheese market generated a revenue of USD 149.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 226.1 million by 2030.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, fresh cheese was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
- Aged Cheese is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Specialty cheese market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 149.4 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 226.1 million |
| Growth rate | 7.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Fresh cheese |
| Fastest growing segment | Aged Cheese |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Fresh Cheese, Aged Cheese, Soft Cheese, Blue Cheese, Flavored Cheese |
| Key market players worldwide | Lactalis, Saputo Inc, Arla Foods, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Emmi AG, Sargento Foods Inc., Savencia SA, The Kroger Co, Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 0.4% of the global specialty cheese market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Asia Pacific, China specialty cheese 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 1,126.9 million by 2030.
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Specialty Cheese Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saputo Inc | View profile | 19,200 | 6869 Metropolitain Boulevard East, St-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada, H1P 1X8 | www.saputo.com |
| The Kroger Co | View profile | 414,000 | 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202 | www.thekrogerco.com |
| Lactalis | View profile | 10001+ | Laval, Pays de la Loire, France, Europe | www.lactalis.fr |
| Arla Foods | View profile | 10001+ | Viby, Skane Lan, Sweden, Europe | www.arla.com |
| Fonterra Co-operative Group | View profile | 10001+ | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania | fonterra.com |
| Savencia SA | View profile | 21,797 | 42 rue Rieussec, Viroflay, France, 78220 | www.savencia-fromagedairy.com |
| Emmi AG | View profile | 9,296 | Landenbergstrasse 1, Lucerne, Switzerland, CH-6005 | www.emmi.com |
| Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Villorba, Veneto, Italy, Europe | www.mzb-group.com |
| Sargento Foods Inc. | View profile | 1001-5000 | Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States, North America | www.sargento.com |
South Korea Specialty Cheese Market Outlook
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Fresh Cheese was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.27% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea specialty cheese market based on fresh cheese, aged cheese, soft cheese, blue cheese, flavored cheese covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- South Korea Specialty Cheese Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Fresh Cheese
- Aged Cheese
- Soft Cheese
- Blue Cheese
- Flavored Cheese
- South Korea Specialty Cheese Market Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Blocks
- Sliced
- Shredded
- Others (Cubes, Wheels)
- South Korea Specialty Cheese Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2018-2030)
- Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- Specialty Stores
- Online
- Others (Convenience Stores, Direct Sales)
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South Korea Specialty Cheese Market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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