| Product Code: ETC128840 | Publication Date: Jun 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
South Korea Chewing Gum market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 2453, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 1749 in 2017. The market is moving towards moderately competitive. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
The Chewing Gum market is influenced by consumer preferences and health trends, with demand for both traditional and functional gum products.
Growth in the South Korean chewing gum market is driven by confectionery preferences, oral hygiene products, and consumer indulgence trends. Chewing gum offers breath freshness, flavor variety, and stress relief benefits in retail, impulse purchase, and health-conscious segments, supporting product innovation and consumer demand for sensory experiences.
Addressing health concerns related to artificial ingredients, managing flavor stability, and adapting to changing consumer preferences for functional ingredients pose challenges for the chewing gum market in South Korea.
Government policies in South Korea concerning the chewing gum market primarily address food additives regulations, consumer health, and dietary habits. Regulations govern the production, distribution, and sale of chewing gum products including sugar-free gum, functional gum, and novelty confections to ensure product safety, ingredient transparency, and regulatory compliance. Government agencies oversee food labeling requirements, enforce hygiene standards, and conduct product testing to protect public health and promote consumer confidence. Policies also support dietary education programs, oral hygiene campaigns, and industry collaborations to advance chewing gum formulations, improve product efficacy, and drive growth in the chewing gum market in South Korea.
South Korea Chewing Gum |
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2027F |
3.3 South Korea Chewing Gum Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Chewing Gum Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2020 & 2027F |
3.6 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2027F |
4 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Changing consumer preferences towards healthier and sugar-free options |
4.2.2 Increasing awareness about oral health and benefits of chewing gum |
4.2.3 Growing demand for functional chewing gums with added benefits like teeth whitening, breath freshening, etc. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns related to artificial sweeteners and additives in chewing gum |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative breath freshening products like mints and mouth sprays |
5 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Trends |
6 South Korea Chewing Gum Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Chewing Gum Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.3 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugared Chewing Gum, 2018 - 2027F |
6.1.4 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Sugar-free Chewing Gum, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.3 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.4 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Specalist Retailers, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.5 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2018 - 2027F |
6.2.6 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2027F |
7 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer awareness and perception surveys on the benefits of chewing gum |
8.2 Sales of sugar-free and functional chewing gum variants |
8.3 Market penetration of chewing gum targeting specific demographics (e.g., children, older adults) |
8.4 Number of new product launches and innovations in the chewing gum market |
8.5 Retail shelf space and visibility for chewing gum products in stores |
9 South Korea Chewing Gum Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2020 & 2027F |
9.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2027F |
10 South Korea Chewing Gum Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2020 |
10.2 South Korea Chewing Gum Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |