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Korea's pet product industry is gaining global recognition for its high quality and innovative designs. As the pet economy rapidly grows worldwide, Korean premium pet food, snacks, toys, and care products are attracting strong attention from buyers in North America, Europe, and Asia. In particular, Korean pet snacks leveraging fermentation technology and health-functional ingredients are building a solid reputation internationally.

Key Summary

The global pet product market was approximately $246 billion in 2023, recording annual growth of 6.1% and projected to reach $350 billion by 2028. Korea's pet product exports reached approximately $180 million in 2023, a 15% increase from the previous year. Major export countries are China (32%), US (28%), Japan (15%), and Southeast Asia (10%), in that order, with pet food and snacks accounting for approximately 60% of total exports. Premium functional pet food and natural ingredient snacks are showing particularly high growth. Following the K-Culture wave, Korean-made pet products are gaining positive perception globally, creating an environment favorable to new entrants.

Market Overview

The global pet product market was approximately $246 billion in 2023, recording annual growth of 6.1% and projected to reach $350 billion by 2028. Korea's pet product exports reached approximately $180 million in 2023, a 15% increase from the previous year. Major export countries are China (32%), US (28%), Japan (15%), and Southeast Asia (10%), in that order, with pet food and snacks accounting for approximately 60% of total exports. Premium functional pet food and natural ingredient snacks are showing particularly high growth. Following the K-Culture wave, Korean-made pet products are gaining positive perception globally, creating an environment favorable to new entrants.

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