Product Code: ETC220223 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
South Korea Commercial Seaweed market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 6027, Which has increased moderately as compared to the HHI of 3649 in 2017. The market is moving towards Highly concentrated. 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.
Commercial seaweed cultivation in South Korea supports food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Market developments focus on sustainable seaweed farming, value-added product innovations, and international trade opportunities.
The growing demand for seaweed-derived products in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics drives the commercial seaweed market in South Korea. Seaweed offers nutritional benefits, functional properties, and sustainable sourcing options, supporting its use in diverse applications and consumer preferences for natural ingredients.
Developing sustainable seaweed cultivation practices, ensuring food safety and quality standards, and addressing market volatility and supply chain logistics pose challenges in South Korea. Seaweed producers must innovate in aquaculture technologies, support organic certification, and expand product applications to meet growing consumer demand for nutritious and eco-friendly food products.
In South Korea, government policies concerning the commercial seaweed market focus on sustainable aquaculture practices, marine ecosystem conservation, and food safety. Policies support seaweed cultivation standards, water quality management, and seafood hygiene regulations. Incentives encourage seaweed farming innovation, sustainable harvesting methods, and compliance with food processing standards.
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 Commercial Seaweed Market Overview |
3.1 South Korea Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2028F |
3.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2028F |
3.6 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
3.7 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form, 2021 & 2028F |
4 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer awareness about the health benefits of seaweed consumption |
4.2.2 Growing demand for seaweed-based products in the food and cosmetics industries |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote seaweed cultivation and processing in South Korea |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Seasonal variations and environmental factors affecting seaweed cultivation |
4.3.2 Competition from other substitute products in the market |
5 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Trends |
6 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market, By Types |
6.1 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Brown seaweeds, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.4 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Red seaweeds, 2018 - 2028F |
6.1.5 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Green seaweeds, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Animal Feed, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.4 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Human Consumption, 2018 - 2028F |
6.2.5 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market, By Form |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Liquid, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Powdered, 2018 - 2028F |
6.3.4 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenues & Volume, By Flakes, 2018 - 2028F |
7 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of commercial seaweed products |
8.2 Number of new product launches using seaweed as an ingredient |
8.3 Investment in seaweed farming infrastructure and technology |
8.4 Consumer perception and acceptance of seaweed-based products |
8.5 Number of partnerships and collaborations in the seaweed industry |
9 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2028F |
9.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2028F |
9.3 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form, 2021 & 2028F |
10 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2021 |
10.2 South Korea Commercial Seaweed Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |