South Korea Household Insecticides Market Overview, 2028

South Korea's market for household insecticides is a vibrant and developing industry that meets the rising need for efficient pest control methods among the nation's urban and suburban populations. Mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches, ants, and other household pests are some of the particular pest difficulties South Korea faces due to its geography and climate. As a result, a variety of cutting-edge pesticide solutions with cutting-edge technology are available on the market. These products are made to target particular pests and offer long-lasting protection. The South Korean market is characterized by customers' increased awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues, which is fueling a growing desire for natural and eco-friendly pesticides with less effect on unintended creatures. The demand for convenience has also increased due to urbanization and improving living standards, which has fueled the appeal of user-friendly spray, aerosol, and ready-to-use formulations. Additionally, the fierce competition that South Korea's competitive retail environment promotes among domestic and foreign pesticide manufacturers encourages product innovation and creative marketing through a variety of distribution channels, including supermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms. The household insecticide market in South Korea is anticipated to continue growing and adapting to changing customer tastes and regulatory regulations as the nation continues to promote sustainable and eco-conscious practices. Consumers in South Korea place a high value on cleanliness and health. They view household bugs as a potential threat to their health and look for effective insecticides to keep their homes clean and free of pests. The prevalence of mosquito-transmitted diseases like dengue fever and the Zika virus has raised awareness of the need for efficient insecticides to control pests that spread disease.

According to the research report "South Korea Household Insecticides Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the South Korea Household Insecticides market is expected to reach market size of USD 705.84 Million by 2028. In South Korea, household insecticides have a long history that dates to the early 1900s. The most popular pesticides at the time were manufactured from organic materials like rotenone and pyrethrum. Although these insecticides were efficient against a wide range of pests, they were also fairly harmful to both people and animals. Synthetic pesticides started to be introduced into South Korea in the 1950s. These insecticides quickly established themselves as the industry standard for home pest management because they were safer and more efficient than natural pesticides. The most widely used synthetic insecticides in South Korea include carbaryl, malathion, and DDT. In South Korea, interest in using organic insecticides has grown in recent years. Natural ingredients like neem oil and essential oils are used to create organic pesticides. Although they can be less effective, they are less hazardous than synthetic insecticides. IoT (Internet of Things)-based smart insect control devices have begun to appear in South Korea. Users can remotely monitor and manage pest control operations by connecting these devices to cellphones or home automation systems. Some intelligent gadgets employ sensors to find pest activity and autonomously release insecticides as necessary, maximizing product utilization. South Korea has been investigating the use of biopesticides made from organic materials like fungi, bacteria, and plant extracts. These environmentally friendly options seek to decrease the use of synthetic pesticides while maintaining efficient pest control.

Based on product type market is segmented into , sprays, electric vaporizers, mosquito coils, powder, patches and other (cream, gel, mats, baits, patches, roll-on, chalk, traps). The use of electric vaporizer has certainly increased in South Korea in recent years. The use of electric vaporizers for pest control is convenient and simple. Customers don't need to manually spray or apply the insecticide; they only need to plug in the gadget and let it discharge the insecticide automatically. Electric vaporizers are perfect for homes looking for pest control options without direct exposure to insecticides because they are made for indoor use. Because South Korean consumers place a high importance on safety, the enclosed construction of electric vaporizers lowers the possibility of unintentional contact with the pesticide. The vast majority of people in South Korea live in cities and have relatively small homes. Electric vaporizers are ideal for these settings because they don't need extra storage space and are simple to incorporate into contemporary homes. The application of the market include, mosquitoes, termites , cockroaches, files & moths, rats & rodents, ants, bedbugs & beetles and others (spiders, ticks, and fleas). Rats and other rodents should be treated with rodenticides rather than household insecticides since rodents behave and eat differently than insects do. Because they are mammals, rats and mice require a distinct strategy for pest control. The physiology of insects is the goal of household insecticides, which are ineffective or inappropriate for controlling rodents. Rodent control with common insecticides can be risky and ineffective. The insecticides may not attract rodents, and there is a chance that people and dogs could unintentionally come into contact with the harmful chemicals, endangering both of them.

Based on distribution channel market include, supermarket & hypermarket, convenience store, drug stores , and E-commerce. Convenience stores are playing key role in development of household insecticides in South Korea. There are approximately 100,000 convenience stores in South Korea, making them a common sight. It follows that even those without cars or close to pharmacies can easily get insecticides. Consumer pesticides, both branded and generic, are frequently available at convenience stores. Customers now have the choice to select the product that best meets their requirements and financial constraints. Convenience stores often have longer hours, frequently around the clock. This means that consumers can buy household pesticides whenever they choose, even in the case of an emergency at 2:00 in the morning when conventional retail stores could be closed. Furthermore, during the forecast period E-commerce channel is predicted to be the fastest growing channel in South Korea for household insecticides.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: South Korea
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028



Aspects covered in this report:
• South Korea Household Insecticides market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type:
• Sprays
• Electric Vaporizers
• Mosquito Coils
• Powder
• Patches
• Other (Cream, Gel, Mats, Baits, Patches, Roll-on, Chalk, Traps)

By Application:
• Mosquitoes
• Termites
• Cockroaches
• Files & Moths
• Rats & Rodents
• Ants
• Bedbugs & Beetles
• Others (spiders, ticks, and fleas)

By Composition:
• Synthetic Household Insecticides (N,N-Diethyl-Meta-Toluamide(DEET), Hydroxyethyl Isobutyl Piperidine carboxylate (Picaridin), Icaridin)
• Natural Household Insecticides (Citronella Oil-Based, Geraniol Oil Based, Neem Oil-Based)

By Distribution Channel:
• Supermarket & Hypermarket
• Convenience Store
• Drug Stores
• E-commerce

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Household Insecticides industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.