Elevated food safety concerns coupled with evolved taste of the South Korean consumers generate increased demand for imported organic foods.  Korea's imports of organic foods amounted to $140 million in 2017, up 8.2 percent from the previous year.  The United States remained the leading supplier...

Strong consumer demand for value, quality, convenience, and diversity generates increased demand for imported agricultural products in the Korean retail industry.  The United States remains the leading supplier of consumer-oriented agricultural products to the Korean retail industry.  Korea’s imports...

Korea relies heavily on imports to fulfill its food and agricultural needs. Korea maintains a strong food processing industry that manufactures a wide variety of food and beverage products. As a result, the Korean food processing industry offers an outstanding opportunity for imported agricultural products...

Despite the challenging economic environment, Korea’s wine imports in 2018 totaled a record high $244.0 million, up 16.2 percent from 2017.  The United States remained the fourth largest supplier of wine to Korea by shipping $30.4 million, up 22.8 percent.  While American wine faces elevated...

The imported beer market in South Korea continues robust growth due to strong consumer demand for diversified flavors and higher quality. Korea’s beer imports totaled $310 million in 2018, up 18 percent from the previous year.  Imports from the United States amounted to $35 million...