COVID-19 has changed how South Korean consumers purchase products and what they purchase. Consumers are increasingly buying their products online, eating at home, and are more focused of food safety. Online grocery retailers are benefiting... 

COVID-19 Impact to Korean Food Market_Seoul ATO_Korea-Republic of 08-06-2020

The United States is the leading supplier of imported consumer-oriented agricultural products to the Korean retail industry, shipping a record $5.4 billion in 2019. While the long-term outlook is positive, the Korean retail... 

Retail Foods_Seoul_ATO_Korea - Republic of 06-09-2020

Korean seafood imports totaled $5.43 billion in 2019, down 6.3 percent from 2018. U.S. seafood imports decreased by 11.3 percent from $261 million to $232 million. The United States remains the fifth largest seafood exporter...

Korea Seafood Market Update 2020_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_05-26-2020

U.S. distilled spirits exports to South Korea totaled $13.4 million in 2019, up 12.2 percent from 2018. The top U.S. products in the market are whiskey, vodka, and liqueurs. While distilled spirits imports have been declining by value...

 Distilled Spirits Market Report_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_04-26-2020  

South Korean wine imports reached a record $259 million in 2019, up 6.3 percent from 2018. U.S. wine exports to Korea increased 11.6 percent in 2019 to $34 million. U.S. wine is gaining market share in Korea despite strong competition from other export-oriented competitors.

Wine Market Report_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_04-02-2020