Category: Consumer Goods
South Korea Consumer Goods
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Menstrual Care in South Korea
... Tampons saw the highest current value growth rate, as these products are increasingly popular, although sales are still minor compared with towels, as many women are unwilling to try tampons (or indeed menstrual cups). The ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in South Korea
... Safety, birth registrations steadily declined from 411,859 in 2016 to 235,039 in 2023. While the number of registered births rebounded marginally in 2024 after eight consecutive years of decline, it remains exceptionally low. Consequently, nappies/diapers... ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in South Korea
... entry into a super-aged society. According to the United Nations (UN), a country is considered an “ageing” society when 7% of its population is 65+, an “aged” society when it exceeds 14%, and a “super-aged” ... Read More
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Wipes in South Korea
... birth rate has been on a declining trend, this category experienced a continued decline in value terms in 2024. Meanwhile, all other wipes categories saw growth in this year, with all purpose cleaning wipes (within ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea
... costs. However, performances differed, across categories, especially as South Korea is rapidly transitioning into an ageing society, while the birth rate remains extremely low. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea report offers a ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in South Korea
... category which remined the largest in 2024, and also continued to see solid current value growth. While some consumers are seeking affordable private label products, there remains steady demand for premium products amongst consumers who ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in South Korea
... due to rising pulp costs globally. In addition, the strong increase in the number of inbound arrivals contributed to value growth for horeca. Amongst AFH tissue categories, AFH wipers, which are used in nearly all ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in South Korea
... growth. Although sales still fell short of the pre-pandemic (2019) level, they continued to grow, largely driven by the increasing demand for affordable fashion amidst rising inflation. Fast fashion brands have capitalised on economic pressures, ... Read More
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Supermarkets in South Korea
... maintained value growth in 2024. Amidst a prolonged economic downturn, South Korean consumers have increasingly been turning to major supermarkets for their shopping needs. Supermarket chains such as Seowon’s Top Mart, Homeplus Express from Homeplus ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in South Korea
... 2024, department stores saw a decline in outlet numbers, and the channel was unable to achieve past growth rates. This is because consumer spending has contracted due to a general economic slowdown. In addition, major ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in South Korea
... quarter of 2024, driven by a surge in tourist traffic. Major shopping districts such as Myeongdong and Hongdae saw notable sales growth, with Myeongdong’s stores reporting a significant increase in sales to tourists, and Hongdae ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in South Korea
... value growth in 2024, it was convenience stores which continued to see the best performance, rising from an already high base. Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in South Korea
... improvement and gardening stores saw an uptick in sales, benefiting from a slightly improved housing market and a growing consumer focus on DIY renovations and outdoor spaces. Homewares and home furnishing stores also expanded, as ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in South Korea
... especially in non-food categories. Traditionally, hypermarkets operated based on cost-effectiveness and large-scale stores, but they have struggled to meet trends favouring premium products, personalised consumption, and time-saving shopping. In addition, Coupang’s dominance... Euromonitor International's Hypermarkets ... Read More
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Discounters in South Korea
... in certain areas. Despite fewer locations, strong demand for value for money products and higher basket sizes per visit contributed to value growth for discounters, and it saw stronger growth than overall grocery retailers. Economic ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in South Korea
... external factors such as prolonged domestic economic sluggishness, growth in sales of premium appliances in department stores, and the expansion of subscription services by appliances manufacturers. A movement towards e-commerce was also apparent, with appliances ... Read More
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Direct Selling in South Korea
... including high population density in compact urban areas, and career interruptions amongst women. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rising health awareness led to an increase in direct selling of health supplements. However, post-pandemic, more consumers have ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in South Korea
... continues. Competitive pricing, aggressive discount strategies, and flexible returns policies are encouraging more consumers to shop online instead of offline. Promotional events such as major online sales festivals and exclusive membership benefits are als... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Retail in South Korea
... grocery retailers. Euromonitor International's Retail in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience ... Read More
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Handbags Market in South Korea 2025-2029
... the handbags market in South Korea provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding ... Read More
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South Korea Probiotic Cosmetics Market 2024-2027
... the forecast period (2024-2027). One of the prominent trends in the South Korean probiotic cosmetics market is the growing consumer preference for natural and organic skincare products. This shift is aligned with a broader movement ... Read More
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South Korea: Luxury Cosmetics and Skin Care Industry - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast
... world events on it, and a forecast for the industry development in the medium term (2025F-2030F). It is a comprehensive industry report, analyzing multiple products within the beer industry, segmented into several main categories. This ... Read More
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South Korea: Watches and Jewelry Industry - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast
... and a forecast for the industry development in the medium term (2025F-2030F). It is a comprehensive industry report, analyzing multiple products within the beer industry, segmented into several main categories. This research report provides a ... Read More
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South Korea: Cosmetics Industry - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast
... the industry development in the medium term (2025F-2030F). It is a comprehensive industry report, analyzing multiple products within the beer industry, segmented into several main categories. This research report provides a strategic analysis of the ... Read More
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South Korea: Luxury Cosmetics Industry - Analysis, Size, Trends, Consumption, and Forecast
... forecast for the industry development in the medium term (2025F-2030F). It is a comprehensive industry report, analyzing multiple products within the beer industry, segmented into several main categories. This research report provides a strategic analysis ... Read More
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