South Korea Food Logistics Market Insight
Published: 09 June 2026 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)
The South Korea food logistics market will grow at a rate of 5.25% due to increasing demand for cold chain transportation, rapid growth of food delivery services, expanding e-commerce grocery sales.
South Korea Food Logistics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035
- The South Korea Food Logistics Market Size Was Estimated USD 15.97 Billion in 2025
- The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 5.25% from 2025 to 2035
- The South Korea Food Logistics Market Size is Expected to rise around USD 26.65 Billion by 2035
Notable Insights for the South Korea Food Logistics Market
- Segmentation on the basis of Service Type indicates that Cold Chain Logistics product segment holds the dominant position in the South Korea Food Logistics Market in 2025 nearly 56% due to increasing demand for fresh, frozen.
- Segmentation on the basis of Application indicates that Food Retail, E-Commerce Grocery application segment holds the dominant position in the South Korea Food Logistics Market in 2025 market around 61% due to growing online food purchasing.
- World-wide projected revenue of DHL Group in fiscal year 2025 would be around $93.5 billion, owing to high demand for transportation services, warehousing operations, and supply chain management solutions.
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- It is expected that increasing investments in cold storage facilities contribute in driving the growth of the market, where food logistics solutions improve delivery efficiency up to 38%, and reduce food spoilage losses up to 31%.
Why Buy This Report
- Gives an in-depth analysis of the impact of trends in cold chain logistics, food transportation infrastructure, and development in supply chain technologies on the South Korea Food Logistics Market growth.
- Provides strategic insights regarding technology innovation such as IoT-enabled temperature monitoring technology, AI-based route optimization systems, automated warehouse solutions, and real-time logistics tracking platforms.
- Assists players to analyze competitive benchmarking, investment in logistics technologies, automation in food distribution networks, and expansion in cold storage infrastructure by major logistics service providers.
Competitive Analysis:
The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea Food Logistics Market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.
Top Companies in South Korea Food Logistics Market
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- CJ Logistics Corporation
- Lotte Global Logistics Co., Ltd.
- Hanjin Transportation Co., Ltd.
- DHL Group
- DB Schenker
- Kuehne + Nagel International AG
- Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd.
- Korea Cold Chain Logistics Co., Ltd.
- SF Express Co., Ltd.
- FedEx Corporation
Recent Developments:
- In October 2025, CJ Logistics Corporation expanded its cold chain logistics network with AI-enabled warehouse management systems and temperature-controlled distribution facilities.
- In July 2025, Hyundai Glovis Co., Ltd. introduced next-generation food transportation solutions integrated with IoT-based temperature monitoring technologies for perishable food products.
Market Segmentation:
South Korea Food Logistics Market, By Service Type
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- Cold Chain Logistics
- Transportation Services
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Freight Forwarding
- Value-Added Logistics Services
South Korea Food Logistics Market, By Technology
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- IoT-Enabled Temperature Monitoring Systems
- AI-Based Route Optimization Platforms
- Automated Warehouse Management Solutions
- Real-Time Logistics Tracking Technologies
- Smart Cold Storage Infrastructure
South Korea Food Logistics Market, By Application
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- Food Retail
- E-Commerce Grocery
- Food Service Industry
- Processed Food Distribution
- Fresh & Frozen Food Transportation
Expert Views:
The market for food logistics in South Korea will grow owing to the rise in demand for temperature-controlled transportation, increasing online grocery sales, and growing investments in cold chain infrastructure. The inclusion of AI-based logistics management solutions, IoT-enabled monitoring systems, and automated warehousing technologies will enhance operational efficiency and boost the demand for food logistics services in the South Korean market.
Author: Govind and Krishna By Spherical Insights and Consulting