Key Takeaways
- In 2023, 68% of South Koreans dined out at least 3 times per week, up from 55% in 2021, reflecting normalized social activities
- F&B industry employed 2.8 million people in Korea in 2023, 10.5% of total workforce
- Korea's F&B exports totaled 10.2 billion USD in 2023, up 7.5% YoY, led by ramen and kimchi
- In 2023, the total market size of South Korea's food and beverage industry reached approximately 220 trillion KRW, marking a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery in dining-out sectors
- The restaurant segment dominated F&B with 65% market share in 2023 at 145 trillion KRW
Korean F and B sales continue to grow steadily, showing strong demand across the industry.
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Lukas Bauer. (2026, February 13). Korean F&B Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/korean-f-b-industry-statistics
Lukas Bauer. "Korean F&B Industry Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/korean-f-b-industry-statistics.
Lukas Bauer. 2026. "Korean F&B Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/korean-f-b-industry-statistics.
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