In Korea, awareness around women’s health and menstrual hygiene is steadily increasing, and this underpins the growth potential for anion‐infused sanitary napkins. Anion pads, marketed for their claimed antimicrobial effects, odour reduction, and added comfort thanks to embedded negatively‑charged ion technology, appeal increasingly to consumers who prioritize wellness and premium features. Healthcare‑inspired claims and comfort enhancements align well with the mindset of younger, urban, health‑conscious women in Seoul, Busan, and the broader metropolitan region, where approximately 65 percent of feminine hygiene sales occur. This region leads digital engagement and premium purchasing. Meanwhile, rising disposable income and expanding online channels such as Coupang, Gmarket, and already accounting for nearly 38 percent of sales in the wider feminine hygiene category provide favorable avenues for distribution and consumer education. These factors collectively serve as a key market driver in South Korea’s context .
TABLE - Korea Anion Sanitary Napkins Market Size & Forecast By Type 2021-2033
Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Ultra-Thin Pads | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Regular Pads | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Overnight Pads | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Korea Anion Sanitary Napkins Market Size & Forecast By Distribution Channel 2021-2033
Distribution Channel | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Online Retail | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Pharmacies and Drugstores | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Others (Local Shops, NGOs, Clinics) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis
TABLE - Korea Anion Sanitary Napkins Market Size & Forecast By End User 2021-2033
End User | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | CAGR (2024-2033) |
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Teenagers | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Working Women | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Rural Women (First-Time Users) | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX | XX |
Total | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX | XXX |
Source: Company Publications, Primary Interviews, and SR Analysis