Beer Market in South Korea

From a base of USD 9.8 billion in 2025, the beer market in South Korea is forecast to hit USD 12.4 billion by 2030, charting a compound annual growth rate of 4.77%.

Published in 2025, this report presents a quantitative profile of the beer market in South Korea. It combines historical trends from 2020 to 2024 with a forward-looking outlook to 2030, helping consultants and investors identify growth patterns and assess market dynamics.

What’s Inside the Report

Annual market size figures expressed in (Liters/KRW/USD), spanning 2020 to 2030. The dataset includes both historical actuals and forecasts, along with CAGR calculations for historical and projected periods.

Market Segmentation

The segmentation of the South Korea beer market is outlined below:
Product type – e.g., dark beer, lager, non/low alcohol beer, stout
Category – e.g., craft, non-craft
Packaging type – e.g., metal cans & bottles, glass bottles, others
Distribution channel – e.g., bars and HoReCa, convenience stores, e-commerce, hypermarkets, small grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, others

Macroeconomic & Demographic Indicators

In addition to core market data, the report incorporates key socio-economic indicators that provide essential context for interpreting market dynamics. These include population trends, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita consumption (expressed in USD), and consumer spending as a percentage of GDP. Together, these metrics offer a macroeconomic backdrop that enhances the strategic relevance of the market size figures, helping stakeholders better assess demand potential and long-term growth opportunities.

Competitive Landscape: Market Share Analysis

Alongside sizing and segmentation data, the report includes market share breakdowns for primary players in the beer market in South Korea, highlighting dominant firms and brand-level movements.
AB InBev
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
Carlsberg A/S
Diageo plc
Heineken N.V.
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
Jeju Beer Company
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
Sapporo Holdings Limited
Sevenbrau Co., Ltd.
Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd.

This section helps stakeholders evaluate market concentration, identify partnership opportunities, and track shifts in leadership.

Why Choose This Report?

Designed as a concise yet in-depth data snapshot, this publication is tailored for professionals seeking accurate, timely, and actionable quantitative insights. Whether you’re a market entrant, investor, or established player, the report is built to support robust business decisions with confidence.

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Deliverables Include

Professionally structured PDF report
Full EXCEL databook with year-by-year figures and multi-dimensional segmentation from 2020 to 2030

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Market Segmentation
Market Overview
South Korea Beer Market – Product Type Analysis
South Korea Beer Market – Category Analysis
South Korea Beer Market – Packaging Type Analysis
South Korea Beer Market – Distribution Channel Analysis
Company Shares Analysis
AB InBev
Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.
Carlsberg A/S
Diageo plc
Heineken N.V.
HITEJINRO CO., LTD.
Jeju Beer Company
Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd.
Lotte Corporation
…
Macroeconomic Data and Forecast
Research Methodology
Disclaimer

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