In 2022, the export value of South Korean food amounted to around 9.92 billion U.S. dollars, up from approximately 9.46 billion dollars in the previous year. While the export value of food from Korea has risen throughout the years, the export price index was also elevated compared to the baseline set in 2015. Food production in South Korea As of 2022, there were over 31,000 food manufacturers and processors in South Korea. Although the number of food manufacturing businesses has stagnated during the last three years, it was still greatly increased compared to earlier years. The large majority of these establishments were located in the Gyeonggi province, which surrounds the capital city, Seoul. With increased demand, as well as increased means of production, it is no wonder that the value of food produced in South Korea has also been on the rise. What type of food is exported? Among the food products exported from South Korea, oil-fried noodles were clearly in the leading position, with almost double the value of the second-placed processed fishery products. Kimchi products, Korea's most famous side dish, also managed to rank among the top ten exported food items. Alongside noodles and Kimchi, various food product exports are those needed for the preparation of other globally popular Korean dishes, such as condiments and gim, which is dried seaweed.
In 2022, the export value of farming and forest products in South Korea amounted to approximately 6.4 billion U.S. dollars. This was a 1.24 percent increase compared to the previous year and the highest figure for exports over the past several years.
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GDP from Agriculture in South Korea decreased to 8182.60 KRW Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 8518.70 KRW Billion in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Gdp From Agriculture - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Other SIR: South Korea data was reported at 156.944 USD mn in 2009. This records a decrease from the previous number of 276.532 USD mn for 2008. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Other SIR: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 172.112 USD mn from Dec 2007 (Median) to 2009, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 276.532 USD mn in 2008 and a record low of 156.944 USD mn in 2009. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Other SIR: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID005: Agricultural Trade: Export: Rubber: Value: by Country.
The timeline shows the value of U.S. agricultural exports to South Korea from 2000 to 2023. The value of U.S. agricultural exports to South Korea amounted to about 7.67 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Tea: Volume: South Korea data was reported at 139.007 kg th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 52.322 kg th for 2016. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Tea: Volume: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 28.416 kg th from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.007 kg th in 2017 and a record low of 12.037 kg th in 2012. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Tea: Volume: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID003: Agricultural Trade: Export: Tea: Volume: by Country.
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Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits: Avocado data was reported at 19.000 USD mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 24.000 USD mn for 2022. Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits: Avocado data is updated yearly, averaging 13.000 USD mn from Dec 2017 (Median) to 2023, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.000 USD mn in 2021 and a record low of 1.000 USD mn in 2017. Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits: Avocado data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.JA018: Exports: South Korea.
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Forecast: Agricultural Products Exports to South Korea by Brazil 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!
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Thailand Exports: USD: South Korea: Agricultural Products data was reported at 52.694 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.550 USD mn for May 2018. Thailand Exports: USD: South Korea: Agricultural Products data is updated monthly, averaging 30.495 USD mn from Oct 1990 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 333 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 135.117 USD mn in Mar 2011 and a record low of 6.061 USD mn in Jun 1991. Thailand Exports: USD: South Korea: Agricultural Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Commerce. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.JA003: Trade Statistics: By Country: USD.
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South Korea Exports of handtools and tools used in agriculture to Sudan was US$3.65 Thousand during 2019, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Korea Exports of handtools and tools used in agriculture to Sudan - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: SIR: South Korea data was reported at 327.332 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 232.274 USD mn for 2016. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: SIR: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 275.345 USD mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 540.333 USD mn in 2011 and a record low of 76.295 USD mn in 2005. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: SIR: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID005: Agricultural Trade: Export: Rubber: Value: by Country.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Volume: Natural Rubber: South Korea data was reported at 192,826.000 Ton in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 179,559.000 Ton for 2016. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Volume: Natural Rubber: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 120,059.000 Ton from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 192,826.000 Ton in 2017 and a record low of 74,882.000 Ton in 2005. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Volume: Natural Rubber: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID006: Agricultural Trade: Export: Rubber: Volume: by Country.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Crude Palm Oil: Volume: South Korea data was reported at 246.000 Ton in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 102.000 Ton for 2014. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Crude Palm Oil: Volume: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 573.000 Ton from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2015, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,600.000 Ton in 2012 and a record low of 30.000 Ton in 2006. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Crude Palm Oil: Volume: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID009: Agricultural Trade: Export: Crude Palm Oil: Volume: by Country.
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Korea Exports: China: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data was reported at 789.893 USD mn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 764.761 USD mn for May 2018. Korea Exports: China: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data is updated monthly, averaging 174.039 USD mn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 330 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.147 USD bn in Mar 2018 and a record low of 0.504 USD mn in Jan 1991. Korea Exports: China: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA008: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: China and Taiwan.
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Korea Exports: HK: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data was reported at 20.749 USD mn in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 23.919 USD mn for Aug 2018. Korea Exports: HK: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data is updated monthly, averaging 9.004 USD mn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 333 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 56.059 USD mn in May 2014 and a record low of 1.624 USD mn in Jan 1992. Korea Exports: HK: MTE: Agricultural Machinery Parts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea International Trade Association. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.JA009: Trade Statistics: Export: Value: SITC Classification: Hong Kong and India.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Other Palm Oil: Value: South Korea data was reported at 134.151 USD mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 124.851 USD mn for 2016. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Other Palm Oil: Value: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 25.761 USD mn from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2017, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134.151 USD mn in 2017 and a record low of 1.207 USD mn in 2005. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Other Palm Oil: Value: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID008: Agricultural Trade: Export: Crude Palm Oil: Value: by Country.
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Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits data was reported at 93.000 USD mn in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 105.000 USD mn for 2022. Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits data is updated yearly, averaging 87.500 USD mn from Dec 2016 (Median) to 2023, with 8 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134.000 USD mn in 2021 and a record low of 36.000 USD mn in 2016. Peru Export: South Korea: Agricultural: Fruits data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Peru – Table PE.JA018: Exports: South Korea.
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South Korea Exports of agricultural for soil preparation to India was US$230.16 Thousand during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Korea Exports of agricultural for soil preparation to India - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.
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Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Balata and Similar Nat Gum: South Korea data was reported at 0.049 USD mn in 2007. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.055 USD mn for 2006. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Balata and Similar Nat Gum: South Korea data is updated yearly, averaging 0.052 USD mn from Dec 2006 (Median) to 2007, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.055 USD mn in 2006 and a record low of 0.049 USD mn in 2007. Indonesia Agricultural Export: Rubber: Value: NR: Balata and Similar Nat Gum: South Korea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Agriculture Sector – Table ID.RID005: Agricultural Trade: Export: Rubber: Value: by Country.
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South Korea Exports of agricultural for soil preparation to Singapore was US$9 Thousand during 2022, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. South Korea Exports of agricultural for soil preparation to Singapore - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on March of 2025.
In 2022, the export value of South Korean food amounted to around 9.92 billion U.S. dollars, up from approximately 9.46 billion dollars in the previous year. While the export value of food from Korea has risen throughout the years, the export price index was also elevated compared to the baseline set in 2015. Food production in South Korea As of 2022, there were over 31,000 food manufacturers and processors in South Korea. Although the number of food manufacturing businesses has stagnated during the last three years, it was still greatly increased compared to earlier years. The large majority of these establishments were located in the Gyeonggi province, which surrounds the capital city, Seoul. With increased demand, as well as increased means of production, it is no wonder that the value of food produced in South Korea has also been on the rise. What type of food is exported? Among the food products exported from South Korea, oil-fried noodles were clearly in the leading position, with almost double the value of the second-placed processed fishery products. Kimchi products, Korea's most famous side dish, also managed to rank among the top ten exported food items. Alongside noodles and Kimchi, various food product exports are those needed for the preparation of other globally popular Korean dishes, such as condiments and gim, which is dried seaweed.