PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1762429
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1762429
Kimchi Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report: By Type, By Distribution Channel (Departmental Store, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online Retail, Others), and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034
The kimchi market size is expected to reach USD 7.33 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Kimchi Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report: By Type, By Distribution Channel (Departmental Store, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online Retail, and Others), and By Region - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made with fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radishes, seasoned with chili pepper, garlic, ginger, and other spices. It is known for its spicy, tangy, and umami flavors, and is celebrated for its probiotic health benefits and cultural significance in Korean cuisine.
Kimchi is rich in probiotics, vitamins, and antioxidants, promoting gut health and boosting immunity. Increasing awareness of these health benefits among consumers worldwide is driving demand. As people seek natural and functional foods that support digestion and overall wellness, kimchi's fermented nature and nutrient profile make it a popular choice. This trend aligns with growing health-conscious lifestyles, encouraging the adoption of fermented foods such as kimchi in daily diets. The demand is further supported by scientific studies and media highlighting kimchi's role in preventing diseases and improving metabolic health, expanding its consumer base beyond traditional markets.
The growth of e-commerce, supermarkets, and specialty stores has made kimchi more accessible globally. Online retail platforms enable consumers to purchase kimchi conveniently, expanding its reach beyond traditional Asian markets. Supermarkets and hypermarkets are dedicating more shelf space to ethnic and health foods, increasing kimchi availability. Additionally, the rise of ready-to-eat and packaged kimchi products caters to busy consumers seeking convenience without compromising quality. This diversification of distribution channels supports market penetration, reaching diverse consumer segments and fostering steady growth in kimchi sales worldwide.
Kimchi Market Report Highlights
By type, the baechu kimchi segment is projected to reach USD 1.80 million by 2034. The growth is attributed to the rising health awareness of the Baechu Kimchi.
Based on distribution segment, the supermarkets/hypermarkets segment accounted for 38.91% market share in 2024 as supermarkets and hypermarkets play a crucial role in the kimchi distribution, particularly in South Korea, where they are the primary outlets.
In 2024, Asia Pacific kimchi market accounted for 71.54% global market share, driven by strong cultural ties, expanding health awareness, and rapid production innovation.
The North America kimchi market is projected to reach USD 835.83 million by 2034, fueled by a combination of health-conscious consumers, cultural influences, and innovative product offerings.
The global key market players are Choi's Kimchi, Sinto Gourmet, Cosmos Food Co., Real Pickles, Mama O'S Premium Kimchi, Dongwon F&B Co Ltd, CJ CheilJedang Corp., Daesang Corporation, Sunja's Kimchi, Pulmuone Foods, Eden Foods, Tazaki Foods, Narichan, Cleveland Kitchen, and Bombucha.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the kimchi market report on the basis of type, distribution channel, and region:
By Type (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Baechu Kimchi
Dongchimi
Kkakdugi
Pa Kimchi
Oi Sobagi
Others
By Distribution Channel (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
Departmental Stores
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Online Retail
Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020-2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
- 1.1 Report Description
- 1.1.1 Objective of the Study
- 1.1.2 Market Scope
- 1.1.3 Assumptions
- 1.2 Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1 Research Methodology
- 2.2 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 2.3 Information Procurement
- 2.3.1 Purchased Database
- 2.3.2 Internal Database
- 2.3.3 Secondary Sources
- 2.3.4 Third Party Perspective
- 2.3.5 Primary Research
- 2.4 Information Analysis
- 2.4.1 Data Analysis Models
- 2.5 Market Formulation and Data Visualization
- 2.6 Data Validation and Publishing (Secondary Sources)
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Market Insights
- 4.1 Kimchi - Industry snapshot
- 4.2 Kimchi Market - Value Chain Analysis
- 4.2.1 Kimchi Market Dynamics
- 4.2.2 Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.2.1 Rising Consumer Awareness of Health Benefits of Kimchi
- 4.2.2.2 Rising Popularity of Korean Cuisine
- 4.2.2.3 Health Consciousness and Demand for Fermented Foods
- 4.2.3 Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.3.1 Growing number of distribution issues along with lack of consumer preferences
- 4.3 Kimchi Market - Porter's Five Forces
- 4.3.1 Threat of Substitutes: (Low to Moderate)
- 4.3.2 Threat of New Entrants: (Moderate)
- 4.3.3 Bargaining power of buyers: (Moderate)
- 4.3.4 Bargaining power of suppliers: (Moderate)
- 4.3.5 Competitive Rivalry: (Moderate to High)
- 4.4 Kimchi Market - PESTLE Analysis
- 4.5 Covid-19 Impact Analysis & Industry Trends
- 4.6 Recent Advancement in Kimchi Industry
- 4.7 Production Data
- 4.7.1 Production Data and Forecast for Kimchi in the U.S. (2022 - 2032)
- 4.7.2 Production Data for Kimchi in China (2019 - 2024)
Chapter 5. Kimchi Market Assessment by Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Baechu Kimchi
- 5.3 Dongchimi
- 5.4 Kkakdugi
- 5.5 Pa Kimchi
- 5.6 Oi Sobagi
- 5.7 Others
Chapter 6. Kimchi Market Assessment by Distribution Channel
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Departmental stores
- 6.3 Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
- 6.4 Online Retail
- 6.5 Others
Chapter 7. Kimchi Market Assessment by Region
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Kimchi Market - North America
- 7.2.1 North America Kimchi, By Type
- 7.2.2 North America Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.3 Kimchi Market - U.S.
- 7.2.3.1 US Kimchi, By Type
- 7.2.3.2 US Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4 Kimchi Market - Canada
- 7.2.4.1 Canada Kimchi, By Type
- 7.2.4.2 Canada Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3 Kimchi Market - Europe
- 7.3.1 Europe Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.2 Europe Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3 Kimchi Market - France
- 7.3.3.1 France Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.3.2 France Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4 Kimchi Market - Germany
- 7.3.4.1 Germany Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.4.2 Germany Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5 Kimchi Market - UK
- 7.3.5.1 UK Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.5.2 UK Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.6 Kimchi Market - Italy
- 7.3.6.1 Italy Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.6.2 Italy Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.7 Kimchi Market - Netherlands
- 7.3.7.1 Netherlands Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.7.2 Netherlands Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.8 Kimchi Market - Spain
- 7.3.8.1 Spain Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.8.2 Spain Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.9 Kimchi Market - Russia
- 7.3.9.1 Russia Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.9.2 Russia Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.10 Kimchi Market - Rest of Europe
- 7.3.10.1 Rest of Europe Kimchi, By Type
- 7.3.10.2 Rest of Europe Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4 Kimchi Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1 Asia Pacific Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.2 Asia Pacific Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.3 Kimchi Market - Japan
- 7.4.3.1 Japan Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.3.2 Japan Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.4 Kimchi Market - China
- 7.4.4.1 China Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.4.2 China Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.5 Kimchi Market - India
- 7.4.5.1 India Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.5.2 India Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.6 Kimchi Market - Malaysia
- 7.4.6.1 Malaysia Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.6.2 Malaysia Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.7 Kimchi Market - Indonesia
- 7.4.7.1 Indonesia Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.7.2 Indonesia Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.8 Kimchi Market - South Korea
- 7.4.8.1 South Korea Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.8.2 South Korea Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.4.9 Kimchi Market - Rest of APAC
- 7.4.9.1 Rest of APAC Kimchi, By Type
- 7.4.9.2 Rest of APAC Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.5 Kimchi Market - Latin America
- 7.5.1 Latin America Kimchi, By Type
- 7.5.2 Latin America Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.5.3 Kimchi Market - Mexico
- 7.5.3.1 Mexico Kimchi, By Type
- 7.5.3.2 Mexico Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.5.4 Kimchi Market - Brazil
- 7.5.4.1 Brazil Kimchi, By Type
- 7.5.4.2 Brazil Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.5.5 Kimchi Market - Argentina
- 7.5.5.1 Argentina Kimchi, By Type
- 7.5.5.2 Argentina Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.5.6 Kimchi Market - Rest of Latin America
- 7.5.6.1 Rest of LATAM Kimchi, By Type
- 7.5.6.2 Rest of LATAM Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6 Kimchi Market - Middle East Africa
- 7.6.1 Middle East & Africa Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.2 Middle East & Africa Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6.3 Kimchi Market - Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.3.1 Saudi Arabia Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.3.2 Saudi Arabia Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6.4 Kimchi Market - UAE
- 7.6.4.1 UAE Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.4.2 UAE Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6.5 Kimchi Market - Israel
- 7.6.5.1 Israel Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.5.2 Israel Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6.6 Kimchi Market - South Africa
- 7.6.6.1 South Africa Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.6.2 South Africa Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
- 7.6.7 Kimchi Market - Rest of MEA
- 7.6.7.1 Rest of MEA Kimchi, By Type
- 7.6.7.2 Rest of MEA Kimchi, By Distribution Channel
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1 Key Market Players: Categorization
- 8.2 Strategy Framework
- 8.3 Vendor Landscape
- 8.4 Strategies Categorization
- 8.4.1 Product Launch
- 8.4.2 Partnership
- 8.4.3 Expansions/Acquisition
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
- 9.1 Choi's Kimchi
- 9.1.1 Business Overview
- 9.1.2 Products and Services
- 9.2 Sinto Gourmet
- 9.2.1 Business Overview
- 9.2.2 Products and Services
- 9.3 Cosmos Food Co.
- 9.3.1 Business Overview
- 9.3.2 Products and Services
- 9.4 Real Pickles
- 9.4.1 Business Overview
- 9.4.2 Products and Services
- 9.5 Mama O'S Premium Kimchi, Inc.
- 9.5.1 Business Overview
- 9.5.2 Products and Services
- 9.6 Dongwon F&B Co Ltd
- 9.6.1 Business Overview
- 9.6.2 Financial Snapshot
- 9.6.3 Products and Services
- 9.6.4 Recent Developments
- 9.7 CJ CheilJedang Corp
- 9.7.1 Business Overview
- 9.7.2 Financial Snapshot
- 9.7.3 Products and Services
- 9.7.4 Recent Developments
- 9.8 Daesang Corporation
- 9.8.1 Business Overview
- 9.8.2 Financial Snapshot
- 9.8.3 Products and Services
- 9.8.4 Recent Developments
- 9.9 Sunja's Kimchi
- 9.9.1 Business Overview
- 9.9.2 Products and Services
- 9.10 Pulmuone Foods
- 9.10.1 Business Overview
- 9.10.2 Financial Snapshot
- 9.10.3 Products and Services
- 9.10.4 Recent Developments
- 9.11 Eden Foods
- 9.11.1 Business Overview
- 9.11.2 Products and Services
- 9.12 Tazaki Foods
- 9.12.1 Business Overview
- 9.12.2 Products and Services
- 9.13 Narichan
- 9.13.1 Business Overview
- 9.13.2 Products and Services
- 9.13.3 Recent Developments
- 9.14 Cleveland Kitchen
- 9.14.1 Business Overview
- 9.14.2 Products and Services
- 9.15 Bombucha
- 9.15.1 Business Overview
- 9.15.2 Products and Services
List of Tables
- Table 1 Production data and forecast for kimchi in the U.S. (2022 - 2032)
- Table 2 Production Data for Kimchi in China (2020 - 2024)
- Table 3 Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 4 Kimchi Market, By Baechu Kimchi, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 5 Kimchi Market, By Dongchimi, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 6 Kimchi Market, By Kkakdugi, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 7 Kimchi Market, By Pa Kimchi, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 8 Kimchi Market, By Oi Sobagi, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 9 Kimchi Market, By Others, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 10 Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 11 Kimchi Market, By Departmental stores, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 12 Kimchi Market, By Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 13 Kimchi Market, By Online Retail, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 14 Kimchi Market, By Others, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 15 Kimchi Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 16 North America Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 17 North America Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 18 US Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 19 US Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 20 Canada Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 21 Canada Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 22 Europe Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 23 Europe Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 24 France Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 25 France Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 26 Germany Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 27 Germany Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 28 UK Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 29 UK Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 30 Italy Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 31 Italy Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 32 Netherlands Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 33 Netherlands Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 34 Spain Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 35 Spain Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 36 Russia Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 37 Russia Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 38 Rest of Europe Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 39 Rest of Europe Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 40 Asia Pacific Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 41 Asia Pacific Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 42 Japan Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 43 Japan Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 44 China Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 45 China Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 46 India Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 47 India Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 48 Malaysia Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 49 Malaysia Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 50 Indonesia Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 51 Indonesia Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 52 South Korea Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 53 South Korea Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 54 Rest of APAC Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 55 Rest of APAC Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 56 Latin America Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 57 Latin America Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 58 Mexico Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 59 Mexico Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 60 Brazil Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 61 Brazil Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 62 Argentina Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 63 Argentina Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 64 Rest of LATAM Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 65 Rest of LATAM Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 66 Middle East & Africa Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 67 Middle East & Africa Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 68 Saudi Arabia Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 69 Saudi Arabia Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 70 UAE Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 71 UAE Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 72 Israel Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 73 Israel Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 74 South Africa Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 75 South Africa Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 76 Rest of MEA Kimchi Market, By Type, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Table 77 Rest of MEA Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
List of Figures
- Figure 1. Information Procurement
- Figure 2. Primary Research Pattern
- Figure 3. Primary research process
- Figure 4. Market research approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
- Figure 5. Market research approaches - Top-Down Approach
- Figure 6. Market research approaches - Combined Approach
- Figure 7. Executive Summary
- Figure 8. Market by Region, 2024 (USD Billion)
- Figure 9. Kimchi Market, 2020 - 2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 10. Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 11. Porter's Five Forces
- Figure 12. Market by Type
- Figure 13. Kimchi Market, By Type, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 14. Market by Distribution Channel
- Figure 15. Kimchi Market, By Distribution Channel, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
- Figure 16. Kimchi Market Assessment, By Geography, 2024 & 2034 (USD Billion)
