South Korea Workwear Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The workwear market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,505.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.7% is expected of South Korea workwear market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,089.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,505.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.7%
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South Korea

South Korea workwear market highlights

  • The South Korea workwear market generated a revenue of USD 1,089.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,505.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, workwear apparel was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Workwear Footwear is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Workwear market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,089.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,505.0 million
Growth rate4.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentWorkwear apparel
Fastest growing segmentWorkwear Footwear
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWorkwear Apparel, Workwear Footwear
Key market players worldwideAramark, 3M Co, Ansell Ltd, Honeywell International Inc, Kimberly-Clark Corp, Carhartt, Alsico, Lafont, Hard Yakka


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 6.1% of the global workwear market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China workwear market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 2,295.6 million by 2030.

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South Korea workwear market outlook

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Workwear apparel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.39% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea workwear market based on workwear apparel, workwear footwear covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Global and local companies are investing in research and development to innovate and improve the design and functionality of workwear and safety clothing, catering to the evolving needs of industries.

Global retailers in the workwear sector are strategizing to expand their brand portfolios by introducing workwear labels in the South Korean market. These brands are placing a strong emphasis on promoting sustainability, particularly targeting the environmentally conscious population.

In July 2022, APOC Store, a conceptual retailer based in London, added a workwear brand to its roster of brands. EGNARTS, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, aims to make a mark in the small-batch fashion scene.

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South Korea workwear market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

South Korea Workwear Market Outlook Share, 2023 & 2030 (US$M)

South Korea workwear market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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