Coffee consumption in Korea is widespread and growing rapidly. Tea is also becoming more popular due to health-conscious consumers. NOTE: Market Briefs are a series of shorter, graphically friendly reports developed by ATO Seoul. They are designed to give potential exporters a quick overview of the market. We welcome feedback on the new format at atoseoul@state.gov. 

Korea Coffee and Tea Market Brief_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of 10-14-2020

Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Korea. Imported beer continues to expand market share. NOTE: Market Briefs are a series of shorter, graphically friendly reports developed by ATO Seoul. They are designed to give potential exporters a quick overview of the market. We welcome feedback on the new format at atoseoul@state.gov. 

Korea Beer Market Brief_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of 10-12-2020

The long-term outlook for South Korea’s Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (HRI) sector is positive, with strong growth up until the COVID-19 pandemic. As in other countries, the pandemic hit Korea’s HRI sector especially hard. Spending on dining out and lodging in Q1 2020 was 11.2 percent lower... 

Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional_Seoul ATO_Korea-Republic of 09-30-2020

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