South Korea Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Size & Outlook
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South Korea complementary and alternative medicine market highlights
- The South Korea complementary and alternative medicine market generated a revenue of USD 5,764.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 47,966.4 million by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 26.7% from 2025 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, traditional alternative medicine/botanicals was the largest revenue generating intervention in 2024.
- Mind Healing is the most lucrative intervention segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Complementary and alternative medicine market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 5,764.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 47,966.4 million |
| Growth rate | 26.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Traditional alternative medicine/botanicals |
| Fastest growing segment | Mind Healing |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals, Mind Healing, Body Healing, External Energy, Sensory Healing |
| Key market players worldwide | Columbia Nutritional, Nordic Naturals, The Healing Co Inc, Nestle SA, Unity Woods Yoga Center, Herb Pharm |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 3.2% of the global complementary and alternative medicine market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, India complementary and alternative medicine market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 103,504.1 million by 2033.
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Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Scope
Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Woods Yoga Center | View profile | 101-250 | Potomac, Maryland, United States, North America | http://www.unitywoods.com |
| Columbia Nutritional | View profile | 11-50 | Vancouver, Washington, United States, North America | http://www.columbianutritional.com |
| Herb Pharm | View profile | 101-250 | Williams, Oregon, United States, North America | https://www.herb-pharm.com/ |
| The Healing Co Inc | View profile | 20 | 135 W 50th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10020 | https://www.healingcompany.com |
| Nordic Naturals | View profile | 251-500 | Watsonville, California, United States, North America | https://www.nordic.com |
| Nestle SA | View profile | 270000 | Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800 | https://www.nestle.com |
South Korea complementary and alternative medicine market outlook
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Traditional alternative medicine/botanicals was the largest segment with a revenue share of 40.18% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea complementary and alternative medicine market based on traditional alternative medicine/botanicals, mind healing, body healing, external energy, sensory healing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Recent studies reveal that CAM is widely used in Korea, with utilization rates among different patient categories ranging from 29% to 53%. A significant portion of healthcare expenses is also related to CAM. CAM therapies account for about 29% of out-of-pocket medical expenses in Korea.
The Korean government and medical community agree that the healthcare delivery system needs to be integrated and that it is important to identify the duties of doctors, oriental medical practitioners, and pharmacists.
The higher usage of CAM in South Korea, as compared to Western countries, may be related to Korean oriental medicine. Originally developed under the influence of TCM, Korean oriental medicine ultimately evolved into a more Korean style of practice.
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