PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Yoghurt remains insulated from tariff shocks due to cold chain limitations
Retail value sales of yoghurt and sour milk products are expected to rise in current terms in South Korea over the forecast period, though sales are expected to fall at constant 2025 prices and in volume terms. Although tariffs on imported dairy products are scheduled to be removed in 2026, yoghurt is unlikely to face significant disruption from foreign competition.
Competition to intensify as dairy brands seek to defend portfolio value
Competition in South Korea’s yoghurt market is expected to intensify as dairy companies shift their focus towards categories with a stronger domestic positioning. With the scheduled elimination of tariffs on imported dairy in 2026, price-sensitive segments such as milk and cheese are likely to come under increased pressure from foreign brands.
Conventional drinking yoghurt faces structural headwinds from evolving drinking habits
Traditional liquid yoghurt formats are expected to continue losing ground to alternative beverages in South Korea. While yoghurt is generally perceived as a healthier option than café drinks, juices, or many ready-to-drink beverages, its relatively small portion size and higher price point present clear limitations.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea?
- Which are the leading brands in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea?
- How are products distributed in Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products 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 Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products?
- 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?
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products in South Korea - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Greek yoghurt continues to gain momentum
Hy maintains leadership while Maeil targets growth through Greek yoghurt innovation
Offline retail remains dominant in yoghurt and sour milk products
Yoghurt remains insulated from tariff shocks due to cold chain limitations
Competition to intensify as dairy brands seek to defend portfolio value
Conventional drinking yoghurt faces structural headwinds from evolving drinking habits
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
Yoghurt and Sour Milk Products
This is the aggregation of sour milk products and yoghurt. Note: Plant-based yoghurt and sour milk products should be excluded from this category and tracked under plant-based yoghurt.
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