Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2014 -- In 2013, soup saw positive retail value sales growth of 8% to reach Won110 billion. UHT soup remained the largest category, in accounting for a retail value sales share of 47%, while it also saw the most dynamic growth. Chilled soup and instant soup also saw positive retail value sales growth, driven by the growing number of single and two person households in the country, as well as the increasing popularity of outdoor activities amongst consumers. As the number of single households and double-income households increased, they increasingly turned to convenient meal options, such as soup. Soup proved increasingly popular among such consumers, due to its convenience and the fact that it remained a relatively cheap meal option.

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Competitive Landscape

Ottogi Foods Co Ltd remained the leading player in soup in 2013, in accounting for a retail value sales share of 38%. The company introduced UHT soup in South Korea in 1995 and over the intervening years expanded its product line to other kinds of soups from chilled soup to instant soup. Although there were no significant new product launches or marketing campaigns to promote its soup products, Ottogi maintained its leading position, due to the strength of its brand. Furthermore, the company was present in UTH soup, instant soup and dehydrated soup, which helped its performance in soup as a whole.

Industry Prospects

Soup is expected to see strong retail volume and value sales growth over the forecast period, with respective CAGRs of 8% and 6% predicted. Soup is expected to see increasing demand among single and two person households, as well as people who enjoy outdoor activities, such as camping.

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Product coverage: Canned/Preserved Soup, Chilled Soup, Dehydrated Soup, Frozen Soup, Instant Soup, UHT Soup.

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