South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market 2025

The South Korea chocolate confectionery market is poised for gradual growth, with an expected incremental increase of USD 46.4 million, reflecting a CAGR of nearly 1.6% from 2025 to 2030. South Korea’s chocolate confectionery market is expanding as consumers, particularly in urban centers, are embracing premium chocolates and international brands. The younger population, in particular, is driving demand for innovative flavors and product formats, while gifting culture remains a significant driver, particularly during traditional holidays like Chuseok. The increasing popularity of dark chocolate and healthier options also reflects shifting consumer preferences in the market.

The report aims to deliver comprehensive data on the South Korea chocolate confectionery market, covering annual market size and growth rates over the past six years, along with projections through 2030. It provides an in-depth analysis of market categories and subcategories, with a particular focus on evolving trends by product type, type and distribution channel.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea chocolate confectionery market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: boxed chocolates, countlines, pouches and bags, tablets, chocolate with toys, seasonal chocolates, others
Type: regular, sugar-free
Distribution channel: convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, others

The chocolate confectionery market in South Korea is segmented across product type, type and distribution channel. By product type, the market is categorized into boxed chocolates, countlines, pouches and bags, tablets, chocolate with toys, seasonal chocolates, and others. Type categories include regular, and sugar-free. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, forecourt stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, discounters, warehouse clubs, food and drinks stores, grocery stores, vending, e-commerce, and others.

Competitive Landscape

Prominent companies operating within the market comprise The Hershey Company, Orion Group, Nestle S.A., Morinaga & Company Ltd., Mondelez International Inc., Mars Incorporated, Lotte Corporation, Loacker S.p.A., Grupo Arcor S.A., Ferrero International S.A., Crown Confectionery Co. Ltd. and Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG.

This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the chocolate confectionery market, evaluating their performance trends from 2020 to 2024. Key findings illustrate shifts in market share, identifying both dominant firms and rising competitors.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market – Type Analysis
South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
The Hershey Company
Orion Group
Nestle S.A.
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lotte Corporation
Loacker S.p.A.
Grupo Arcor S.A.
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market, by Brands, 2024
Table South Korea – Population (Millions) and Forecast
Table South Korea – Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Forecast
Table South Korea – Gross Domestic Product and Forecast
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Korea Chocolate Confectionery Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

The Hershey Company
Orion Group
Nestle S.A.
Morinaga & Company, Ltd.
Mondelez International Inc.
Mars, Incorporated
Lotte Corporation
Loacker S.p.A.
Grupo Arcor S.A.
Ferrero International S.A.
Crown Confectionery Co., Ltd.
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprungli AG