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Small Cooking Appliances in South Korea

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  • 25 Pages
  • February 2026
  • Region: South Korea
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 1576525
The small cooking appliances market in South Korea is experiencing a slowdown, with most subcategories showing negative growth in 2025. Despite this, certain trends are driving sales, such as the demand for smart and AI-powered products, and the convenience and customisation trend. The market is characterised by strong brand loyalty and a focus on premium products, with retail e-commerce being the leading distribution channel.

This Small Cooking Appliances in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, format trends or distribution issues. Forecasts to 2030 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Breadmakers, Coffee Machines, Coffee Mills, Electric Grills, Electric Steamers, Freestanding Hobs, Fryers, Kettles, Other Small Cooking Appliances, Rice Cookers, Slow Cookers.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Small Cooking Appliances market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Innovation in sustainability and brand loyalty supports demand despite value declines
  • CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Premiumisation driven by smart features
  • CHART 2 Nestlé Korea Launched Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo, Featuring Smartbrew Technology
  • Premium products drive sales in a challenging arena
  • Stable income and urbanisation support market stability
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Seamless connected experiences set the new standard
  • Segmented marketing paves way for greater share
  • Sustainability and rental models to shape future
  • CHART 3 Analyst Insight
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Cuckoo Electronics and Lihom-Cuchen lead with innovative products
  • Philips and Nespresso cement leadership through brand trust
CHANNELS
  • Online channels drive sales as consumers seek convenience
  • Premium and customisable products thrive online
PRODUCTS
  • Cuckoo’s portable rice cooker targets single-person households
  • CHART 4 Cuckoo Electronics Launches Two-Person Electric Rice Cooker
  • LG launches customisable coffee machine for flavour blending
  • CHART 5 LG Launches DUOBO Coffee Machine that can Extract from Two Different Capsules
COUNTRY REPORTS
  • CHART 6 Key Trends 2025
  • CHART 7 Analyst Insight
  • CHART 8 Samsung Launches Infinite AI Combo, All-In-One Washer-Dryer with a Smart Home Hub
  • CHART 9 Growth Decomposition of Consumer Appliances 2024-2029
  • CHART 10 LG Electronics Launches AI-Powered Whisen Air Conditioner with Radar Sensor
  • CHART 11 LG Electronics to Launch Built-In and Dual-Steam Robot Vacuum Cleaner
  • CHART 12 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
  • CHART 13 PEST Analysis in South Korea 2025
  • CHART 14 Key Insights on Consumers in South Korea 2025
  • CHART 15 Consumer Landscape in South Korea 2025
CONSUMER APPLIANCES IN SOUTH KOREA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Smart technologies and premiumisation lead market transformation
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • AI technology transforms appliances into proactive home management assistants
  • Samsung boosts sales with multi-functional appliances
  • Premium appliances blend luxury with cutting-edge technology
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • AI at the centre of smart home ecosystem
  • Appliance-as-a-service creates new revenue streams
  • Urban living drives demand for customisable high-end appliances
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Samsung and LG maintain dominance through innovation
  • Robot vacuum surge fuels competition beyond South Korea’s leaders
  • Navien magic enters market with ambitious expansion plan
CHANNELS
  • Influencers drive e-commerce growth in small appliances
  • Appliances and electronics specialists maintain strong offline presence
  • Social commerce emerges as a powerful e-commerce driver
PRODUCTS
  • AI Technology from LG Electronics reduces houshold burdens and enhances convenience
  • Premium robot vacuums integrate seamlessly into home interiors
ECONOMIC CONTEXTCONSUMER CONTEXTCOUNTRY REPORTS
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources