South Korea Oleochemicals Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The oleochemicals market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,646.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.7% is expected of South Korea oleochemicals market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$978.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,646.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.7%
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South Korea

South Korea oleochemicals market highlights

  • The South Korea oleochemicals market generated a revenue of USD 978.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,646.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, glycerol esters was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Fatty Acid Methyl Ester is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Oleochemicals market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 978.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,646.0 million
Growth rate7.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentGlycerol esters
Fastest growing segmentFatty Acid Methyl Ester
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSpecialty Esters, Fatty Acid Methyl Ester, Glycerol Esters, Alkoxylates, Fatty Amines, Other Products
Key market players worldwideEvonik Industries AG, Wilmar International Ltd, Kao Corp, Corbion NV, Cargill, Godrej, IOI Corp Bhd, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Emery Oleochemicals, Oleon, Evyap, Sakamoto Yakuhin Kogyo, The Stephan Co


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 4.0% of the global oleochemicals market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China oleochemicals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 3,869.3 million by 2030.

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South Korea oleochemicals market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to oleochemicals market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Glycerol esters was the largest segment with a revenue share of 34.27% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea oleochemicals market based on specialty esters, fatty acid methyl ester, glycerol esters, alkoxylates, fatty amines, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Increasing product demand from personal care & cosmetics is expected to boost the product demand in the South Korea over the forecast period. The Oleochemicals are used to produce mild surfactants which are used as emulsifiers and wetting agents in various cosmetic formulations. 

The rising demand for premium cosmetics coupled with new beauty trends and innovations among the consumers is projected to drive the product demand in the country.

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