South Korea Halal Market Profile — Size, Regulations & Trade | HalalExpo

Market Overview

Total Population: 51.7M
Muslim Population: 200K (0%)
Halal Market Size: $3B
Market Growth (CAGR): 13.5%
GDP (USD): $1.78T

Regulatory Framework

Halal Authority: Korea Muslim Federation (KMF)
Certification Required: No — Voluntary
Key Legislation: KFDA food safety laws; voluntary halal labeling

Industry

Top Halal Sectors

K-Food Halal ExportsK-Beauty Halal CosmeticsPharmaceuticalsTourism

Key Organisations

KMF (Korea Muslim Federation)

Primary certification

KATI

Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation

KOTRA

Export promotion for halal K-food

Trade Intelligence

Top Halal Exports: K-food (instant noodles/ramyeon, kimchi halal, snacks), K-beauty halal cosmetics, Korean beef

Key Trade Agreements

RCEPKorea-ASEAN FTA

Consumer Insights

Halal Awareness: Growing for exports

Key Trends

•Samyang Buldak noodles global halal hit
•K-beauty halal push (Amorepacific, LG H&H)
•KOTRA halal export promotion

Events in South Korea

Seoul Food & Hotel

May 12, 2026

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Seoul Food & Hotel 2026

Jun 9, 2026

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Korea International Halal Food & Cosmetics Expo 2026

Jun 16, 2026

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Korea Halal Trade & Economic Expo

Sep 1, 2026

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Companies in South Korea

Korea Trade Fairs Ltd (KTFL)

service provider

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CHOBS

manufacturer

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Blanc Nature

manufacturer

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JS International

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K-Halal Expo (Korea Halal Industry Association)

service provider

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Halal Certifiers in South Korea

Korea Halal Authority International

HAI Korea

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Korea Muslim Federation

KMF

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South Korea