South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market 2025

The South Korea cooking and edible oils market is poised for gradual expansion, anticipated to grow by USD 1.0 billion with a CAGR of around 4.8% throughout the 2025 to 2030 forecast period. South Korea’s edible oil market is responding to a confluence of health-centric consumer preferences and advanced retail sophistication, both of which are redefining the parameters of product development and positioning. Despite relatively low per capita oil consumption compared to Western economies, the Korean market is deeply attuned to the qualitative aspects of oils, particularly their health implications. Urban consumers in Seoul and Busan demonstrate high willingness to pay for oils that are cold-pressed, organic, or fortified with omega-3s and antioxidants. Olive oil has seen meteoric growth in recent years, bolstered by the popularity of Mediterranean diets among health-conscious Koreans. Domestic players such as CJ CheilJedang and Ottogi are actively innovating around “clean label” products, while also tapping into traditional Korean oils such as perilla and sesame to blend heritage with health functionality.

Policy frameworks are also nudging the industry toward higher standards and transparency. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has rolled out stricter labeling requirements and periodic quality checks to prevent mislabeling and adulteration. This has emboldened retailers to curate more selectively, pushing oils with traceable origin and verified nutritional claims. E-commerce channels like Coupang and SSG.com are enhancing this trend by offering tailored recommendations and rich product storytelling, often including content on farming practices and sustainability credentials. As consumers grow more sophisticated and discerning, the edible oil market in South Korea is transitioning into a space where brand equity, health credibility, and ethical sourcing are indispensable to success.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the South Korea cooking and edible oils market, combining historical data from 2020 to 2024 with forward-looking projections through 2030. It examines market size, growth rates, and key trends, offering a detailed perspective on the industry’s evolution. The analysis is structured across critical dimensions, including product, packaging type and distribution channel, enabling stakeholders to identify opportunities and make informed strategic decisions.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the South Korea cooking and edible oils market is outlined below:
Product: olive oil, corn oil (maize oil), rapeseed oil (canola oil), soybean oil, sunflower oil, others
Packaging type: glass bottles, metal containers, plastic bottles
Distribution channel: convenience stores, e-commerce, foodservice channels, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others

The South Korea cooking and edible oils market is categorized by product, packaging type and distribution channel. By product, the market is categorized into olive oil, corn oil (maize oil), rapeseed oil (canola oil), soybean oil, sunflower oil, and others. Packaging type segmentation includes glass bottles, metal containers, and plastic bottles. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, e-commerce, foodservice channels, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and others.

Competitive Landscape

The cooking and edible oils market is characterized by dominance from key players such as Borges International Group S.L., CJ Corporation, Daesang Corporation, Dongwon Group, OTTOGI CORPORATION. Ltd. and Sajo Haepyo Corporation. This report presents an extensive analysis of major entities in the cooking and edible oils market, focusing on their performance from 2020 to 2024. Findings showcase changes in market share, recognizing both long-standing leaders and new challengers.

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Findings
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Product Analysis
South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
Borges International Group S.L.
CJ Corporation
Daesang Corporation
Dongwon Group
OTTOGI CORPORATION., Ltd.
Sajo Haepyo Corporation
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Product, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Packaging Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Companies, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market, by Companies, 2024
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market Share (%), by Brands, 2020-2024
Chart South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils 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 Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Korea Cooking and Edible Oils Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)

Companies Mentioned

Borges International Group S.L.
CJ Corporation
Daesang Corporation
Dongwon Group
OTTOGI CORPORATION., Ltd.
Sajo Haepyo Corporation