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February 2025
The South Korea breast pump market size is calculated at USD 20.41 million in 2024, grew to USD 21.93 million in 2025, and is projected to reach around USD 41.66 million by 2034. The market is expanding at a CAGR of 7.44% between 2025 and 2034. The increasing number of working women and favorable government support drive the market.
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Breast pumps are devices used to extract milk from the breasts when it is impossible to breastfeed. They are usually used by women who are away from their babies due to work or whose babies are hospitalized. They are also used in cases where women have difficulties latching, feeding an infant who cannot extract sufficient milk from the breast, avoiding passing medication through breast milk or relieving engorgement. Additionally, they are used to donate milk for babies who are unable to receive milk from their mothers. The basic parts of a breast pump include a breast shield, pump, and milk container. The type of breast pump to be used depends on the cost, quality, and efficiency.
The growing number of infants born and the increasing number of working women boost the market. According to the International Labor Organization, around 55.8% of women in South Korea participated in the labor force in 2023. The advent of advanced technologies drives the latest innovations in breast pumps. The use of breast pumps is also supported by suitable government regulations for working women. The advanced healthcare sector and rising healthcare expenditure promote market growth. The growing research and development in the region leads to the development of novel breast pumps.
In July 2024, Cimilre Co. Ltd. announced that it received the “Breast Pump Technology Innovation of the Year” award from the Baby Innovation Awards. The award is for Cimilre’s S7 Dual Pro Rechargeable Breast Pump, which uses dual motor pumps to control each side independently or simultaneously adjust cycle speed or suction strengths.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms have the potential to revolutionize breast pumps. AI and ML introduce automation in breast pumps and provide a personalized experience to women. AI allows for personalized pumping settings. ML facilitates data analysis to optimize milk expression. Integrating AI in breast pumps leads to smart pumps that can adjust vacuum and massage pressure depending on tailored needs. It also helps to show pumping mothers images and plays the sound of their infants, enabling a mother to produce and stimulate milk flow. The advent of smartphones promotes the use and development of connected apps that can continuously monitor the amount of breast milk extracted.
Growing Awareness
The major growth factor of the South Korea breast pump market is the growing awareness among women about breast pumps. It is estimated that breastfeeding rates in South Korea have been improving since 2000. Nowadays, Korean women are more aware of breastfeeding even if they are away from their babies, potentiating the use of breast pumps. Several government and private organizations organize public health campaigns to increase awareness among the general public and explain the benefits of breast pumps in the Korean language. The collaborations between maternal health organizations and healthcare providers help to provide information to the women. The rising adoption of the internet and smartphones results in more usage of social media. Social media and other digital platforms also play a vital role in creating awareness. All these efforts encourage women to use breast pumps.
High Cost
The major challenge of the market is the high cost of breast pumps. This limits the affordability of several women from low- and middle-income groups to purchase breast pumps, restricting market growth. Additionally, South Korea is the country with the lowest number of childbirths globally, decreasing the need for breast pumps.
Technological Advancements
The future of the South Korea breast pump market is promising, driven by technological advancements leading to the latest innovations. Novel and more advanced breast pumps are derived to improve efficiency, comfort, and portability, enhancing their breastfeeding experience. Numerous manufacturers are developing lightweight and portable breast pumps to increase accessibility for working women. Integrating smart technology is transforming breast pumping. Some breast pumps have Bluetooth connectivity, enabling mothers to track their pumping sessions through smartphone apps. These apps can also schedule sessions and provide reminders. Another advancement is the development of wearable technology, hands-free pumps that can be worn under clothing, making it easier to pump while on the go or even at work. Such pumps are ergonomically shaped and reduce strain, ensuring a comfortable experience without sacrificing efficiency.
By product, the closed system segment registered its dominance over the South Korea breast pump market in 2024 and is estimated to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Closed-system breast pumps are superior to open-system pumps as they have a barrier between the milk collection kit and the pump mechanism. The barrier prevents the milk from overflowing and leaking into the pump mechanism. They are widely preferred as they maintain the safety and sterility of the pump system, eliminating cross-contamination. Closed-system pumps require less cleaning as molds are not grown in the tubing due to milk overflow or other moisture entering the pump. All these benefits encourage women to buy closed-system breast pumps.
By product, the open system segment will gain a significant share of the market over the studied period. Open-system breast pumps do not have any barrier between the milk collection kit and the pump mechanism. Their demand is increasing owing to affordability and ease of use. This facilitates women from limited-budget groups to use open-system pumps. In addition, they can be easily cleaned as their parts can be dismantled and assembled quickly.
By technology, the electric pumps segment led the South Korea breast pump market in 2024 and is estimated to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Electric pumps are based on motors that need to be recharged. They create a suction to extract milk from the breast. The advent of advanced technologies leads to the latest innovations in electric pumps, providing an enhanced user experience. These pumps contain a control panel and dial to control the strength of the suction. The availability of double electric breast pumps also augments the segment’s growth. Double breast pumps can draw milk from both breasts simultaneously. Electric pumps are preferable because they do not require as much physical effort and can draw out milk faster.
By technology, the manual pumps segment is anticipated to show lucrative growth in the market during the forecast period. Manual pumps are hand-operated pumps that are small and inexpensive. Thus, affordability and ease of use are the primary growth factors of the segment. Manual pumps eliminate the need to charge the pump again and again. Several women keep a manual pump as a backup in case there’s a power outage or problem with the electric pump.
By application, the hospital-grade segment held the major share of the South Korea breast pump market in 2024 and is expected to achieve the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Hospital-grade pumps are the most powerful and safe for multiple users. They are available on a rental basis for women, increasing the affordability and accessibility of breast pumps. They are generally recommended when the woman has to establish and maintain her milk production for extended periods. The increasing number of premature births and rising infant hospitalizations promote the segment’s growth. The rate of preterm births in South Korea is more than 9% of all infants born.
By application, the personal use segment is expected to grow at a significant rate in the market during the forecast period. Personal-use breast pumps are preferred to avoid the risk of contamination and are needed occasionally. They are more portable than hospital-grade pumps and can be used several times a day. The growing demand for personalized equipment potentiates the use of personal breast pumps. They are also available in two types, i.e., single and double pumps for one or both breasts, respectively. The rising healthcare expenditure and favorable reimbursement policies also propel the segment’s growth.
Numerous factors govern the South Korea breast pump market, including the rising number of working women and the increasing adoption of advanced technologies. The increasing number of obstetric clinics and postpartum care centers promote the market by forming more breastfeeding rooms. As of 2023, there are around 456 postpartum care centers in Korea, out of which 20 are operated by local governments. More than 50%, i.e., 257 postpartum centers, are located in the capital area, including 112 in Seoul. Favorable government support and increasing investments drive the market. The South Korean government is making efforts to increase childbirths by expanding childbirth incentives, paternity leave benefits, and housing welfare programs for families with newborns.
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