South Korea Cannabis Pharmaceuticals Market Size & Outlook

The cannabis pharmaceuticals market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,621.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 58.2% is expected of South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$145.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,621.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
58.2%
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South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market highlights

  • The South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market generated a revenue of USD 145.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3,621.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 58.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, other brands was the largest revenue generating brand type in 2023.
  • Other Brands is the most lucrative brand type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Cannabis pharmaceuticals market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 145.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,621.0 million
Growth rate58.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentOther brands
Fastest growing segmentOther Brands
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSativex, Epidiolex, Other Brands
Key market players worldwideJazz Pharmaceuticals PLC, AbbVie Inc, Insys Therapeutics, Bausch Health Companies Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 4.3% of the global cannabis pharmaceuticals market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2,590.9 million by 2030.

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South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market outlook

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Other brands was the largest segment with a revenue share of 51.48% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market based on sativex, epidiolex, other brands covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


In November 2018, South Korea legalized medical cannabis to grant access to cannabis products for the increasing patient population in the country. However, the law came into effect in March 2019, when the government allowed the import of a few cannabis drugs Epidiolex, Marinol, Sativex, and Cesamet for patients suffering from conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS.

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South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market size, by brand type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Korea cannabis pharmaceuticals market size, by brand type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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