South Korea Pet Insurance Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The pet insurance market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 767.3 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 21.7% is expected of South Korea pet insurance market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$133.3
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$767.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
21.7%
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South Korea pet insurance market highlights

  • The South Korea pet insurance market generated a revenue of USD 133.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 767.3 million by 2033.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.7% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, accident only was the largest revenue generating coverage in 2024.
  • Accident & Illness is the most lucrative coverage segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Pet insurance market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 133.3 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 767.3 million
Growth rate21.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentAccident only
Fastest growing segmentAccident & Illness
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAccident & Illness, Accident Only, Other Coverage
Key market players worldwideDeutsche Familienversicherung, JAB Holding Company, Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, Tesco PLC, Sainsbury's Bank, Fressnapf, EQT Group, HDFC ERGO Health Insurance, Alipay, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, Anicom, Petplan Pet Insurance (North America), Lassie, Getsafe, Waggel, Feather Insurance, Napo, MetLife Inc


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 0.7% of the global pet insurance market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Asia Pacific, China pet insurance market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 767.3 million by 2033.

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Pet Insurance Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Napo View profile 51-100 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.napo.pet/
Waggel View profile 1-10 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.waggel.co.uk
Getsafe View profile 251-500 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe http://www.hellogetsafe.com
Lassie View profile 11-50 Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe https://www.lassie.co/
Petplan Pet Insurance (North America) View profile 251-500 Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://gopetplan.com
Fressnapf View profile 10001+ Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.fressnapf.com/
Sainsbury's Bank View profile 1001-5000 Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.sainsburysbank.co.uk
Feather Insurance View profile 11-50 Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe https://feather-insurance.com
EQT Group View profile 1001-5000 Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe https://eqtgroup.com/
Alipay View profile 501-1000 Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, Asia https://global.alipay.com
Nationwide Mutual Insurance View profile 10001+ Columbus, Ohio, United States, North America http://nationwide.com
Anicom View profile 101-250 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia https://www.anicom.co.jp/
Deutsche Familienversicherung View profile 101-250 Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, Europe https://www.deutsche-familienversicherung.de
JAB Holding Company View profile 51-100 Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Europe http://www.jabholco.com/
MetLife Inc View profile 45000 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10166-0188 https://www.metlife.com
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC View profile 10131 Westmoreland Road, Churchill Court, Bromley, Kent, United Kingdom, BR1 1DP https://www.directlinegroup.co.uk
HDFC ERGO Health Insurance View profile 1001-5000 Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Asia https://www.apollomunichinsurance.com/
Tesco PLC View profile 336712 Kestrel Way, Tesco House, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden, United Kingdom, AL7 1GA https://www.tescoplc.com

South Korea pet insurance market outlook

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Accident only was the largest segment with a revenue share of 102.63% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea pet insurance market based on accident & illness, accident only, other coverage covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Demand for pet insurance in South Korea is rising due to increase in pet ownership. Increasing government initiatives are further propelling the market growth. On the contrary, lack of awareness among people regarding various insurance plans may limit the growth in future. 

In August 2018, Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI) proposed to develop its first pet insurance product. Increasing number of veterinary hospitals & clinics is further expected to propel the market growth. 

In addition, rising number of pet adoptions and growing trend of treating pets as family members have significantly increased the demand for pet insurance. The expansion of available treatments for pets has led to increased healthcare costs. 

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