PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cheese shifts towards adult-centric formats amid low birth rate
Retail value sales of cheese are expected to increase in South Korea over the forecast period. Due to the country’s ongoing low birth rate, the potential for growth in the infant and toddler cheese segment remains limited.
Changing eating occasions weaken demand for traditional cheeses
Recent shifts in consumption behaviour are influencing the outlook for cheese, particularly formats such as mozzarella and cheddar. One key trend is the rising popularity of savoury bread, which is gaining traction beyond traditional white bread.
Cheese faces pricing pressure as imports expand post-tariff elimination
The elimination of tariffs on imported dairy products is expected to further diversify the cheese market in South Korea. A wider variety of cheese types will likely become available, including not only premium products but also more affordable options.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cheese industry in South Korea with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Cheese industry in South Korea, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cheese in South Korea report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cheese in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Cheese in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Cheese in South Korea?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cheese?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in South Korea?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Cheese in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cheese continues to grow in retail value and volume
Polarised consumption in South Korean cheese market
Strong presence of offline retail
Cheese shifts towards adult-centric formats amid low birth rate
Changing eating occasions weaken demand for traditional cheeses
Cheese faces pricing pressure as imports expand post-tariff elimination
Dairy Products and Alternatives in South Korea - Industry Overview
Dairy products and alternatives in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for dairy products and alternatives?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cheese
- Spreadable Cheese
- Processed Cheese excl Spreadable
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- Packaged Hard Cheese
- Unpackaged Hard Cheese
- Soft Cheese
Cheese
This is the aggregation of hard, soft, spreadable and processed cheese (excl spreadable). Note: Non-dairy cheese substitutes are excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based cheese.
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