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South Korea Feminine Hygiene Market Analysis 2024-2033

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South Korea Feminine Hygiene Market Analysis

Comprehensive Market Research Report (2024-2033)

Market Size: $1.6B (2024)
CAGR: 4.2% (2026-2033)
Projection: $2.3B (2033)

Market Size Growth

$1.6B → $2.3B

CAGR 4.2% (2026-2033)

Product Segments

80%+

Regular pads dominate market

Market Leaders

28%

Yuhan-Kimberly

22%

Unicharm

15%

KleanNara

Market Size & Growth

By Retail Value

  • 2024 Market Size                        $1.6 Billion

  • 2033 Projection                        $2.3 Billion

  • CAGR (2026-2033)                        4.2%

By Local Currency

  • 2023 Sales Value                        ₩3.20 Trillion

  • CAGR (2018-2023)                        3.27%

  • YoY Growth (2023)                        4.01%

Product Segmentation

Regular Sanitary Pads

Dominant

Contribute over 80% of total category sales revenue

Maternity Liquid Pads

High Growth
  • 2024 Market: $200 Million

  • 2033 Projection: $400 Million

  • CAGR: ≈7%

Other Products

Emerging
  • Tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, cloth pads

  • Combined market share: <20%

  • Menstrual cups & cloth pads growth: >10% YoY

  • Driven by eco-conscious women aged 20-35

Price Segments

Premium

>₩300 per piece (organic cotton, liquid material, ultra-thin)

Mid-range

₩150-₩300 per piece (traditional PE backsheet + SAP core)

Economy

<₩150 per piece (convenience store brands, discount supermarkets)

Distribution Channels (2023)

Online Retail                        38%

(Coupang, 11번가, Gmarket)

Hypermarkets/Supermarkets                        34%

(Emart, Homeplus, Costco)

Drugstores/Pharmacies                        18%

(Olive Young, Watsons, independent pharmacies)

Convenience Stores/Vending                        5%
Direct Sales/Other                        5%

Consumer Insights

By Age Group

10-19 Years

Primarily use panty liners and ultra-thin daily products

20-35 Years

High adoption of overnight, liquid, organic products, menstrual cups

36-45 Years

Strong demand for extra-long overnight and postpartum products

Regional Analysis

65%

Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon metropolitan areas contribute 65% of sales

Rural markets dominated by traditional products, e-commerce penetration only 15%

Competitive Landscape (2023 Revenue Share)

1. Yuhan-Kimberly                28%                (White, Goodfeel)
2. Unicharm                22%                (Sophie, Lifree)
3. KleanNara                15%                (Nabijam)
4. LG Household & Health                9%                (EZNARA)
Others                26%                (J&J, Carmesi, Saathi)

Future Outlook (2024-2033)

Sales Volume

3.3% CAGR

Projected to reach 2.8 billion pieces by 2033

Sales Value

4.2% CAGR

Projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2033

Growth Drivers

  • Premium overnight/postpartum lines (30-50% higher price)

  • Online channel expansion (>50% by 2030)

  • Rural market education + low-price product penetration

Conclusion

The South Korean feminine hygiene market demonstrates high maturity, yet structural upgrades and environmental regulations are creating new growth opportunities. Over the next decade, premiumization, digitalization, and sustainable products will become the core competitive arenas.

Premiumization
Key Growth Driver
Online Shift
Channel Transformation
Sustainability
Regulatory & Consumer Focus

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