
Forecasts highlight a favorable growth outlook for the South Korea pet care market, with a projected increase of USD 1.3 billion and a CAGR close to 7.4% through 2030. South Korea’s pet care market is being reshaped by evolving household demographics and advanced technology integration. The rapid rise in single-person households and aging populations has led to a surge in pet companionship, particularly among urban residents who increasingly view pets as emotional surrogates for traditional family structures. Small dog breeds and cats dominate ownership trends, catalyzing demand for premium pet food, orthopedic bedding, wearable health monitors, and personalized grooming services. This consumer cohort is characterized by a high willingness to spend and a preference for science-backed, functional nutrition.
Digital sophistication is driving unprecedented innovation in pet care product distribution and engagement. South Korea’s high-speed internet infrastructure and mobile-first economy have enabled seamless integration of e-commerce platforms with live shopping, subscription boxes, and AI-enabled recommendation engines. Companies are expanding next-day delivery services for pet essentials, while startups such as Fitpet are leveraging diagnostic technology to tailor pet healthcare solutions. This convergence of high-tech retail and pet wellness is turning the country into a regional benchmark for connected pet ecosystems.
This report delivers a comprehensive analysis and forward-looking perspective on the South Korea pet care market, spanning historical data from 2020 to 2024 and market projections through 2030. By examining market size, growth rates, and segmented insights, the report highlights the dynamic shifts and emerging trends shaping the industry. It provides a granular breakdown across key dimensions, including product type, pet type and distribution channel, offering stakeholders a detailed roadmap for strategic decision-making.
Market Segmentation
The South Korea pet care market is classified into the following segments:
Product type: pet food (cat food, bird food, dog food, fish food, small mammal and reptile food), pet products (accessories, cat litter, pet grooming products, pet healthcare, others)
Pet type: cat, dog, bird, fish, others
Distribution channel: convenience stores, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, veterinary clinics, warehouse clubs, others
The pet care market in South Korea is segmented across product type, pet type and distribution channel. The market is classified by product type into pet food (cat food, bird food, dog food, fish food, small mammal and reptile food), and pet products (accessories, cat litter, pet grooming products, pet healthcare, others). Pet type categories include cat, dog, bird, fish, and others. Distribution channel segmentation comprises convenience stores, e-commerce, general merchandise stores, hypermarkets, pet stores, small grocery stores, veterinary clinics, warehouse clubs, and others.
Competitive Landscape
The report profiles major companies, including Anbio Inc., Bowwow Korea Co. Ltd., Cargill Incorporated, CHD Medics Co. Ltd., Cho and Kang Co. Ltd., Colgate-Palmolive Company, Daejoo Co. Ltd., DoggyMan H.A. Co. Ltd., Dongwon Group, Ethos Pet Brands LLC, Forcans Inc., GN Food Co. Ltd., Harim Co. Ltd., INABA PETFOOD Co. Ltd., Korea Nutrition Research Center (KNRC), Mars Incorporated, MRS International Co. Ltd., Natural Core Co. Ltd., Nestle S.A., Paramount Korea Inc. (Magic Cat), Pet Channel Co. Ltd., Pet Friends Co. Ltd., Pet The Man Co Ltd., Petcurean Pet Products Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership), Petfive Brands Holding LLC, Sajo Group Inc., Sungbo Pet Healthcare Inc., The Clorox Company, Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG, Wellness Pet Company, Wooriwa Co. Ltd., Yuhan Corporation and ZIWI Limited.
This analysis offers a comprehensive overview of the main players in the pet care 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 Pet Care Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Pet Care Market – Pet Type Analysis
South Korea Pet Care Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Key Players and Market Share
Anbio Inc.
Bowwow Korea Co., Ltd.
Cargill, Incorporated
CHD Medics Co., Ltd.
Cho and Kang Co., Ltd.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Daejoo Co., Ltd.
DoggyMan H.A. Co., Ltd.
Dongwon Group
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Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer
FIGURES AND TABLES
Table South Korea Pet Care Market 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market, Net Growth, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market, Growth Rates, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Pet Care Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Product Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Product Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Pet Care Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Pet Type, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Pet Type, 2020-2030
Table South Korea Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, CAGR Historic and Forecast, 2020-2030
Chart South Korea Pet Care Market by Distribution Channel, 2020-2030
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 Pet Care Market: Spend as a Proportion of GDP (%)
Table South Korea Pet Care Market: Consumption per Capita (Population)
Companies Mentioned
Anbio Inc.
Bowwow Korea Co., Ltd.
Cargill, Incorporated
CHD Medics Co., Ltd.
Cho and Kang Co., Ltd.
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Daejoo Co., Ltd.
DoggyMan H.A. Co., Ltd.
Dongwon Group
Ethos Pet Brands LLC
Forcans Inc.
GN Food Co., Ltd.
Harim Co., Ltd.
INABA PETFOOD Co., Ltd.
Korea Nutrition Research Center (KNRC)
Mars, Incorporated
MRS International Co., Ltd.
Natural Core Co., Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Paramount Korea, Inc. (Magic Cat)
Pet Channel Co., Ltd.
Pet Friends Co., Ltd.
Pet The Man Co Ltd.
Petcurean Pet Products, Inc. (PPN Limited Partnership)
Petfive Brands Holding LLC
Sajo Group Inc.
Sungbo Pet Healthcare Inc.
The Clorox Company
Vitakraft pet care GmbH & Co. KG
Wellness Pet Company
Wooriwa Co., Ltd.
Yuhan Corporation
ZIWI Limited
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