COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Cuckoo Electronics and Lihom-Cuchen lead with innovative products
The small cooking appliances market in South Korea is concentrated, with the top brands holding significant shares. In 2025, Cuckoo Electronics Co Ltd led the small cooking appliances market with a 25% share, followed by Lihom-Cuchen Co Ltd with 10%.
Philips and Nespresso cement leadership through brand trust
Philips continued to dominate the standard coffee machine and air fryer subcategories, while Nespresso maintained its lead in the hard pods coffee machine segment. This lack of significant change can be attributed to several key factors: strong brand loyalty and first-mover advantage.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Small Cooking Appliances 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.
If you're in the Small Cooking Appliances 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 Small Cooking Appliances 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 Small Cooking Appliances in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in South Korea?
- To what extent has COVID-19 and accordant macroeconomic and retail disruption impacted demand?
- How are considerations such as urban development and the rise in single-person households determining sales growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Small Cooking Appliances in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Innovation in sustainability and brand loyalty supports demand despite value declines
Premiumisation driven by smart features
Premium products drive sales in a challenging arena
Stable income and urbanisation support market stability
Seamless connected experiences set the new standard
Segmented marketing paves way for greater share
Sustainability and rental models to shape future
Cuckoo Electronics and Lihom-Cuchen lead with innovative products
Philips and Nespresso cement leadership through brand trust
Online channels drive sales as consumers seek convenience
Premium and customisable products thrive online
Cuckoo’s portable rice cooker targets single-person households
LG launches customisable coffee machine for flavour blending
Consumer Appliances in South Korea - Industry Overview
Smart technologies and premiumisation lead market transformation
AI technology transforms appliances into proactive home management assistants
Samsung boosts sales with multi-functional appliances
Premium appliances blend luxury with cutting-edge technology
AI at the centre of smart home ecosystem
Appliance-as-a-service creates new revenue streams
Urban living drives demand for customisable high-end appliances
Samsung and LG maintain dominance through innovation
Robot vacuum surge fuels competition beyond South Korea’s leaders
Navien magic enters market with ambitious expansion plan
Influencers drive e-commerce growth in small appliances
Appliances and electronics specialists maintain strong offline presence
Social commerce emerges as a powerful e-commerce driver
AI Technology from LG Electronics reduces houshold burdens and enhances convenience
Premium robot vacuums integrate seamlessly into home interiors
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Small Cooking Appliances
- Breadmakers
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- Espresso Coffee Machines
- Filter Coffee Machines
- Other Standard Coffee Machines
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- Hard Pods
- Soft Pods
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- Coffee Mills
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- Air Fryers
- Oil Based Fryers
- Electric Grills
- Electric Steamers
- Freestanding Hobs
- Kettles
- Rice Cookers
- Slow Cookers
- Other Small Cooking Appliances
Small Cooking Appliances
Small cooking appliances includes coffee machines, breadmakers, electric grills, fryers, electric steamers, kettles, coffee mills, slow cookers, and other small cooking appliances.
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