South Korea Rare Disease Genetic Testing Market Size & Outlook

The rare disease genetic testing market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13.1 million by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 5.2% is expected of South Korea rare disease genetic testing market from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$8.8
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$13.1
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
5.1%
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South Korea

South Korea rare disease genetic testing market highlights

  • The South Korea rare disease genetic testing market generated a revenue of USD 8.8 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 13.1 million by 2028.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, neurological disorders was the largest revenue generating disease type in 2020.
  • Cancer is the most lucrative disease type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Rare disease genetic testing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 8.8 million
Market revenue in 2028USD 13.1 million
Growth rate5.2% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentNeurological disorders
Fastest growing segmentCancer
Historical data2016 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNeurological Disorders, Immunological Disorders, Hematology Diseases, Endocrine & Metabolism Diseases, Cancer, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Dermatology Disease
Key market players worldwideQuest Diagnostics Inc, Centogene NV Ordinary Shares, Invitae Corp, Eurofins Scientific SE, PerkinElmer, Macrogenics Inc, Fulgent Genetics Inc, Myriad Genetics Inc, Labcorp Holdings Inc, OPKO Health Inc, 3billion, ARUP Laboratories, Strand Life Sciences, Ambry Genetics, REALM IDx, Inc., Baylor Genetics, Health Network Laboratories, PreventionGenetics, Biora Therapeutics, CooperSurgical, Artemis DNA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 1.1% of the global rare disease genetic testing market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In Asia Pacific, China rare disease genetic testing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 43.0 million by 2028.

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Neurological disorders was the largest segment with a revenue share of 15.91% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea rare disease genetic testing market based on neurological disorders, immunological disorders, hematology diseases, endocrine & metabolism diseases, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disorders, dermatology disease covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2028.


The government bodies and healthcare agencies are undertaking various efforts to advance the management of rare diseases in the country. For instance, in January 2019, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) announced to commence a national project on increasing the number of hospitals that provide care for patients with rare diseases.

With this, hospitals’ capabilities and quality of medical service for rare disease diagnosis would improve. Furthermore, the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety supports projects that aimed at helping patients suffering from rare diseases. In addition, the ministry operates a technology support team to support companies that are engaged in commercializing drugs and diagnostic devices for dementia.

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