Korea Food Industry Statistics

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Korea Food Industry Statistics

Korea’s food market hit 198.7 trillion KRW in 2022, yet everyday eating patterns are shifting fast, from rice at 56.4 kg per person in 2023 to soju at 90 bottles in the same year. Browse the full dataset to see how meat, seafood, snacks, and beverages line up with industry growth, exports, pricing pressure, and changing preferences like plant based options, low sugar choices, and more ready to eat meals.

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Key Statistics

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Per capita rice consumption in South Korea dropped to 56.4 kg in 2023 from 58.1 kg in 2022.

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Annual meat consumption per capita reached 54.3 kg in 2023, with pork at 28 kg.

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Dairy products consumption per capita: 42.1 kg in 2022.

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Instant noodle consumption per capita: 80.6 packs in 2023.

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Kimchi consumption per capita: 18.5 kg annually in 2022.

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Soft drink consumption per capita: 45 liters in 2023.

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Beer consumption per capita: 33.5 liters in 2022.

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Soju consumption per capita: 90 bottles (360ml) in 2023.

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Coffee consumption per capita: 192 cups annually in 2022.

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Yogurt intake per capita: 12.5 kg in 2023.

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Snack food consumption growth: 5.2% YoY in 2022.

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Plant-based milk consumption: 2.1 liters per capita in 2023.

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Organic food consumption share: 1.5% of total in 2022.

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Ready-to-eat meal consumption frequency: 3.2 times/week in urban areas 2023.

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Functional food consumption: 25% of population daily in 2022.

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Seafood consumption per capita: 55 kg in 2023.

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Bread consumption per capita: 25 kg annually in 2022.

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Chocolate consumption per capita: 1.8 kg in 2023.

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Bottled water consumption per capita: 105 liters in 2022.

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Ice cream consumption per capita: 6.2 kg in 2023.

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Edible oil consumption: 15.2 kg per capita in 2022.

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Sugar consumption per capita: 35 kg in 2023.

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Processed food consumption ratio: 65% of total diet in 2022.

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Home meal replacement (HMR) market consumption growth: 15% in 2023.

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Low-calorie food preference: 42% of consumers in 2022 survey.

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Vegan/vegetarian population share consuming alt proteins: 5% in 2023.

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Online food purchase share of total consumption: 28% in 2022.

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Food waste per capita: 121 kg annually in 2023.

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The South Korean food industry market size was valued at 198.7 trillion KRW in 2022, representing a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by increased demand for processed foods.

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Processed food sales in South Korea accounted for 45% of the total food market revenue in 2023, totaling around 92 trillion KRW.

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The beverage segment within the Korean food industry grew by 5.8% in 2022, reaching 28.5 trillion KRW due to health drink trends.

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South Korea's overall food service market expanded to 150 trillion KRW in 2023, with a CAGR of 3.5% from 2019-2023.

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The functional food market in South Korea hit 6.2 trillion KRW in 2022, up 12% from the previous year amid health consciousness.

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Instant noodles market in Korea generated 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, with per capita consumption at 80 packs annually.

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The Korean bakery products market size was 4.5 trillion KRW in 2022, growing at 4.1% CAGR.

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Dairy products segment reached 15.2 trillion KRW in South Korea's food market in 2023.

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Confectionery market in Korea valued at 2.9 trillion KRW in 2022, with chocolate leading at 40% share.

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The meat processing industry in South Korea had revenues of 25 trillion KRW in 2023.

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South Korea's edible oils and fats market was worth 3.1 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Frozen food market expanded to 7.8 trillion KRW in 2023, up 6.5% YoY.

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The sauce and condiment sector in Korea reached 4.2 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Snack food market size in South Korea was 5.6 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Ready-to-eat meals market grew to 10.1 trillion KRW in 2022.

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The organic food market in Korea was valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with 15% growth.

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Plant-based food alternatives market hit 0.8 trillion KRW in 2022.

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South Korea's food delivery market reached 25 trillion KRW in 2023.

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The overall F&B retail market in Korea was 120 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Health food supplements market size: 4.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Canned food sector valued at 2.4 trillion KRW in 2022.

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The Korean food industry employed 2.1 million people in 2023.

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Food manufacturing GDP contribution: 2.5% of total in 2022.

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Number of food companies in Korea: 45,000 in 2023.

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Average annual growth rate of food industry: 4.3% from 2018-2023.

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R&D investment in food industry: 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Food industry export ratio to total exports: 1.8% in 2023.

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Domestic food self-sufficiency rate: 47% in 2022.

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Per capita food expenditure: 8.5 million KRW annually in 2023.

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Food inflation rate in Korea: 5.2% in 2023.

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Rice production in South Korea totaled 4.01 million metric tons in 2022, accounting for 90% of staple grain output.

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Vegetable production volume reached 15.2 million tons in 2023, with cabbage leading at 3.1 million tons.

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Fruit production in Korea was 4.8 million tons in 2022, including 1.2 million tons of apples.

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Beef production hit 280,000 tons in 2023, up 3% from prior year via domestic ranching.

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Pork output in South Korea: 1.35 million tons in 2022.

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Chicken meat production volume: 620,000 tons in 2023.

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Milk production totaled 2.4 million tons in 2022 from 380,000 dairy cows.

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Processed cheese production: 45,000 tons in 2023.

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Kimchi production volume: 1.8 million tons annually in 2022.

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Instant noodle production: 7.2 billion packs in 2023.

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Soy sauce output: 650,000 tons in 2022.

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Gochujang (red pepper paste) production: 280,000 tons in 2023.

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Seaweed production: 890,000 tons in 2022, mainly laver.

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Fishery production total: 3.6 million tons in 2023, with aquaculture at 70%.

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Anchovy paste production for baby food: 120,000 tons in 2022.

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Bread and bakery production value: 4.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Noodles production excluding instant: 1.1 million tons in 2022.

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Tofu and soy milk output: 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Beer production volume: 1.7 billion liters in 2022.

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Soju production: 850 million liters in 2023.

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Bottled water production: 2.8 billion liters in 2022.

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Carbonated soft drinks output: 1.2 billion liters in 2023.

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Yogurt production: 380,000 tons in 2022.

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Ice cream production volume: 250,000 tons in 2023.

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Chocolate confectionery production: 120,000 tons in 2022.

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Sugar production from beets and cane: 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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Edible oil refining capacity: 2.5 million tons annually in 2022.

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Frozen processed seafood production: 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Organic vegetable production: 320,000 tons in 2022.

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South Korea's food exports reached 12.9 billion USD in 2023, up 7.2% from 2022.

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Ramen instant noodles export value: 1.2 billion USD in 2023, to 120 countries.

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Seaweed exports totaled 550 million USD in 2022.

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Kimchi exports hit 150 million USD in 2023.

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Beef exports from Korea: 120 million USD in 2022.

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Processed fishery products exports: 2.1 billion USD in 2023.

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Fruit exports, mainly strawberries: 180 million USD in 2022.

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Rice exports: 45,000 tons valued at 80 million USD in 2023.

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Soju exports: 250 million USD in 2022.

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Beer exports reached 100 million USD in 2023.

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Health functional food exports: 1.1 billion USD in 2022.

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Confectionery exports: 300 million USD in 2023.

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Bakery products exports: 150 million USD in 2022.

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Sauce and seasoning exports: 220 million USD in 2023.

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Frozen food exports grew to 400 million USD in 2022.

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Organic food exports: 50 million USD in 2023.

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Pet food exports from Korea: 180 million USD in 2022.

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Top export market for Korean food: China at 35% share in 2023.

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US food imports from Korea: 2.5 billion USD in 2022.

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Japan food imports from Korea: 1.8 billion USD in 2023.

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Food imports into Korea totaled 28.5 billion USD in 2023.

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Corn imports for feed: 12 million tons in 2022.

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Wheat imports: 5.2 million tons valued at 2.1 billion USD in 2023.

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Soybean imports: 2.8 million tons in 2022.

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Pork imports: 700,000 tons in 2023.

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Food trade balance deficit: 15.6 billion USD in 2022.

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45% of Koreans prefer K-food due to health benefits in 2023 survey.

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Plant-based food adoption rate: 18% growth in 2022.

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HMR (Home Meal Replacement) market CAGR: 12% projected to 2027.

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Sustainability packaging preference: 62% consumers in 2023.

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Functional beverages market growth: 15% in 2022.

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Online food sales share: 35% in 2023.

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Low-sugar product demand up 25% in 2022.

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Probiotic food consumption trend: 40% increase since 2020.

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K-beauty food crossovers like collagen snacks: 20% market share growth.

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Zero-alcohol beverage trend: sales up 30% in 2023.

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AI in food personalization startups: 50 new in 2022.

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Fermented food global trend boost: exports +20%.

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Clean label product preference: 55% in surveys 2023.

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Meal kit subscriptions: 2 million users in 2022.

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Immunity-boosting foods post-COVID: 28% sales rise.

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Regional specialty foods revival: 15% production increase.

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Food tech investment: 500 billion KRW in 2023.

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Vegan certifications: 1,200 products in 2022.

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Traceability tech adoption: 70% large firms in 2023.

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Premiumization trend: high-end food sales +10%.

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Ghost kitchen numbers: 5,000 in urban areas 2023.

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Upcycled food ingredients usage: 12% growth.

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Personalized nutrition apps users: 3 million in 2022.

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Local sourcing preference: 68% consumers 2023.

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R&D for alt proteins: 200 billion KRW invested 2022.

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Food delivery via drones trials: 100 sites in 2023.

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Halal-certified Korean foods: 500 products exported 2022.

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Mental health foods like omega-3: 22% demand rise.

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Korea’s food market hit 198.7 trillion KRW in 2022, yet everyday eating patterns are shifting fast, from rice at 56.4 kg per person in 2023 to soju at 90 bottles in the same year. Browse the full dataset to see how meat, seafood, snacks, and beverages line up with industry growth, exports, pricing pressure, and changing preferences like plant based options, low sugar choices, and more ready to eat meals.

Key Takeaways

  • Per capita rice consumption in South Korea dropped to 56.4 kg in 2023 from 58.1 kg in 2022.
  • Annual meat consumption per capita reached 54.3 kg in 2023, with pork at 28 kg.
  • Dairy products consumption per capita: 42.1 kg in 2022.
  • The South Korean food industry market size was valued at 198.7 trillion KRW in 2022, representing a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by increased demand for processed foods.
  • Processed food sales in South Korea accounted for 45% of the total food market revenue in 2023, totaling around 92 trillion KRW.
  • The beverage segment within the Korean food industry grew by 5.8% in 2022, reaching 28.5 trillion KRW due to health drink trends.
  • Rice production in South Korea totaled 4.01 million metric tons in 2022, accounting for 90% of staple grain output.
  • Vegetable production volume reached 15.2 million tons in 2023, with cabbage leading at 3.1 million tons.
  • Fruit production in Korea was 4.8 million tons in 2022, including 1.2 million tons of apples.
  • South Korea's food exports reached 12.9 billion USD in 2023, up 7.2% from 2022.
  • Ramen instant noodles export value: 1.2 billion USD in 2023, to 120 countries.
  • Seaweed exports totaled 550 million USD in 2022.
  • 45% of Koreans prefer K-food due to health benefits in 2023 survey.
  • Plant-based food adoption rate: 18% growth in 2022.
  • HMR (Home Meal Replacement) market CAGR: 12% projected to 2027.

Korea’s food habits are shifting toward processed, functional foods, while rice intake continues to fall in 2023.

Consumption Patterns

1Per capita rice consumption in South Korea dropped to 56.4 kg in 2023 from 58.1 kg in 2022.
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2Annual meat consumption per capita reached 54.3 kg in 2023, with pork at 28 kg.
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3Dairy products consumption per capita: 42.1 kg in 2022.
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4Instant noodle consumption per capita: 80.6 packs in 2023.
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5Kimchi consumption per capita: 18.5 kg annually in 2022.
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6Soft drink consumption per capita: 45 liters in 2023.
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7Beer consumption per capita: 33.5 liters in 2022.
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8Soju consumption per capita: 90 bottles (360ml) in 2023.
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9Coffee consumption per capita: 192 cups annually in 2022.
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10Yogurt intake per capita: 12.5 kg in 2023.
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11Snack food consumption growth: 5.2% YoY in 2022.
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12Plant-based milk consumption: 2.1 liters per capita in 2023.
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13Organic food consumption share: 1.5% of total in 2022.
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14Ready-to-eat meal consumption frequency: 3.2 times/week in urban areas 2023.
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15Functional food consumption: 25% of population daily in 2022.
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16Seafood consumption per capita: 55 kg in 2023.
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17Bread consumption per capita: 25 kg annually in 2022.
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18Chocolate consumption per capita: 1.8 kg in 2023.
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19Bottled water consumption per capita: 105 liters in 2022.
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20Ice cream consumption per capita: 6.2 kg in 2023.
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21Edible oil consumption: 15.2 kg per capita in 2022.
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22Sugar consumption per capita: 35 kg in 2023.
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23Processed food consumption ratio: 65% of total diet in 2022.
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24Home meal replacement (HMR) market consumption growth: 15% in 2023.
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25Low-calorie food preference: 42% of consumers in 2022 survey.
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26Vegan/vegetarian population share consuming alt proteins: 5% in 2023.
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27Online food purchase share of total consumption: 28% in 2022.
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28Food waste per capita: 121 kg annually in 2023.
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Consumption Patterns Interpretation

South Koreans appear to be swapping traditional rice bowls for a juggling act of instant noodles, coffee, and soju, all while diligently tracking their yogurt intake and contemplating low-calorie options.

Market Overview

1The South Korean food industry market size was valued at 198.7 trillion KRW in 2022, representing a 4.2% year-on-year growth driven by increased demand for processed foods.
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2Processed food sales in South Korea accounted for 45% of the total food market revenue in 2023, totaling around 92 trillion KRW.
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3The beverage segment within the Korean food industry grew by 5.8% in 2022, reaching 28.5 trillion KRW due to health drink trends.
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4South Korea's overall food service market expanded to 150 trillion KRW in 2023, with a CAGR of 3.5% from 2019-2023.
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5The functional food market in South Korea hit 6.2 trillion KRW in 2022, up 12% from the previous year amid health consciousness.
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6Instant noodles market in Korea generated 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, with per capita consumption at 80 packs annually.
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7The Korean bakery products market size was 4.5 trillion KRW in 2022, growing at 4.1% CAGR.
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8Dairy products segment reached 15.2 trillion KRW in South Korea's food market in 2023.
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9Confectionery market in Korea valued at 2.9 trillion KRW in 2022, with chocolate leading at 40% share.
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10The meat processing industry in South Korea had revenues of 25 trillion KRW in 2023.
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11South Korea's edible oils and fats market was worth 3.1 trillion KRW in 2022.
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12Frozen food market expanded to 7.8 trillion KRW in 2023, up 6.5% YoY.
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13The sauce and condiment sector in Korea reached 4.2 trillion KRW in 2022.
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14Snack food market size in South Korea was 5.6 trillion KRW in 2023.
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15Ready-to-eat meals market grew to 10.1 trillion KRW in 2022.
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16The organic food market in Korea was valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with 15% growth.
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17Plant-based food alternatives market hit 0.8 trillion KRW in 2022.
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18South Korea's food delivery market reached 25 trillion KRW in 2023.
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19The overall F&B retail market in Korea was 120 trillion KRW in 2022.
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20Health food supplements market size: 4.8 trillion KRW in 2023.
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21Canned food sector valued at 2.4 trillion KRW in 2022.
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22The Korean food industry employed 2.1 million people in 2023.
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23Food manufacturing GDP contribution: 2.5% of total in 2022.
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24Number of food companies in Korea: 45,000 in 2023.
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25Average annual growth rate of food industry: 4.3% from 2018-2023.
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26R&D investment in food industry: 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022.
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27Food industry export ratio to total exports: 1.8% in 2023.
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28Domestic food self-sufficiency rate: 47% in 2022.
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29Per capita food expenditure: 8.5 million KRW annually in 2023.
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30Food inflation rate in Korea: 5.2% in 2023.
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Market Overview Interpretation

Despite an abiding love for instant noodles and an alarming 80-pack-per-person habit, South Korea’s entire food ecosystem, from factory to doorstep, is being retooled by a health-conscious and convenience-driven populace who clearly want their kimchi served both ways: traditionally fermented and delivered in a functional drink.

Production Statistics

1Rice production in South Korea totaled 4.01 million metric tons in 2022, accounting for 90% of staple grain output.
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2Vegetable production volume reached 15.2 million tons in 2023, with cabbage leading at 3.1 million tons.
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3Fruit production in Korea was 4.8 million tons in 2022, including 1.2 million tons of apples.
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4Beef production hit 280,000 tons in 2023, up 3% from prior year via domestic ranching.
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5Pork output in South Korea: 1.35 million tons in 2022.
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6Chicken meat production volume: 620,000 tons in 2023.
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7Milk production totaled 2.4 million tons in 2022 from 380,000 dairy cows.
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8Processed cheese production: 45,000 tons in 2023.
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9Kimchi production volume: 1.8 million tons annually in 2022.
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10Instant noodle production: 7.2 billion packs in 2023.
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11Soy sauce output: 650,000 tons in 2022.
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12Gochujang (red pepper paste) production: 280,000 tons in 2023.
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13Seaweed production: 890,000 tons in 2022, mainly laver.
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14Fishery production total: 3.6 million tons in 2023, with aquaculture at 70%.
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15Anchovy paste production for baby food: 120,000 tons in 2022.
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16Bread and bakery production value: 4.5 trillion KRW in 2023.
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17Noodles production excluding instant: 1.1 million tons in 2022.
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18Tofu and soy milk output: 450,000 tons in 2023.
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19Beer production volume: 1.7 billion liters in 2022.
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20Soju production: 850 million liters in 2023.
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21Bottled water production: 2.8 billion liters in 2022.
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22Carbonated soft drinks output: 1.2 billion liters in 2023.
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23Yogurt production: 380,000 tons in 2022.
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24Ice cream production volume: 250,000 tons in 2023.
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25Chocolate confectionery production: 120,000 tons in 2022.
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26Sugar production from beets and cane: 1.2 million tons in 2023.
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27Edible oil refining capacity: 2.5 million tons annually in 2022.
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28Frozen processed seafood production: 450,000 tons in 2023.
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29Organic vegetable production: 320,000 tons in 2022.
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Production Statistics Interpretation

South Korea's food industry is a masterful, high-volume balancing act where mountains of cabbage for kimchi coexist with billions of instant noodle packs, all washed down with enough soju to float a fleet, proving that traditional staples and modern convenience can not only share a table but dominate an entire pantry.

Trade and Exports

1South Korea's food exports reached 12.9 billion USD in 2023, up 7.2% from 2022.
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2Ramen instant noodles export value: 1.2 billion USD in 2023, to 120 countries.
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3Seaweed exports totaled 550 million USD in 2022.
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4Kimchi exports hit 150 million USD in 2023.
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5Beef exports from Korea: 120 million USD in 2022.
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6Processed fishery products exports: 2.1 billion USD in 2023.
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7Fruit exports, mainly strawberries: 180 million USD in 2022.
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8Rice exports: 45,000 tons valued at 80 million USD in 2023.
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9Soju exports: 250 million USD in 2022.
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10Beer exports reached 100 million USD in 2023.
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11Health functional food exports: 1.1 billion USD in 2022.
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12Confectionery exports: 300 million USD in 2023.
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13Bakery products exports: 150 million USD in 2022.
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14Sauce and seasoning exports: 220 million USD in 2023.
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15Frozen food exports grew to 400 million USD in 2022.
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16Organic food exports: 50 million USD in 2023.
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17Pet food exports from Korea: 180 million USD in 2022.
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18Top export market for Korean food: China at 35% share in 2023.
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19US food imports from Korea: 2.5 billion USD in 2022.
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20Japan food imports from Korea: 1.8 billion USD in 2023.
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21Food imports into Korea totaled 28.5 billion USD in 2023.
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22Corn imports for feed: 12 million tons in 2022.
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23Wheat imports: 5.2 million tons valued at 2.1 billion USD in 2023.
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24Soybean imports: 2.8 million tons in 2022.
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25Pork imports: 700,000 tons in 2023.
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26Food trade balance deficit: 15.6 billion USD in 2022.
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Trade and Exports Interpretation

While South Korea's booming ramen diplomacy and kimchi conquests are winning hearts abroad, its massive appetite for foreign staples like feed corn and wheat reveals a deliciously lopsided trade balance, proving the nation can season the world's palate but hasn't quite figured out how to feed itself.

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    nielsen.com

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  • FOODBANK logo
    Reference 14
    FOODBANK
    foodbank.co.kr

    foodbank.co.kr

  • BIOINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 15
    BIOINDUSTRY
    bioindustry.or.kr

    bioindustry.or.kr

  • MARKETSANDMARKETS logo
    Reference 16
    MARKETSANDMARKETS
    marketsandmarkets.com

    marketsandmarkets.com

  • BAEMIN logo
    Reference 17
    BAEMIN
    baemin.com

    baemin.com

  • KOSTAT logo
    Reference 18
    KOSTAT
    kostat.go.kr

    kostat.go.kr

  • KHFF logo
    Reference 19
    KHFF
    khff.or.kr

    khff.or.kr

  • KFPA logo
    Reference 20
    KFPA
    kfpa.or.kr

    kfpa.or.kr

  • MOLEG logo
    Reference 21
    MOLEG
    moleg.go.kr

    moleg.go.kr

  • BANKOFKOREA logo
    Reference 22
    BANKOFKOREA
    bankofkorea.go.kr

    bankofkorea.go.kr

  • FOODSAFETYKOREA logo
    Reference 23
    FOODSAFETYKOREA
    foodsafetykorea.go.kr

    foodsafetykorea.go.kr

  • OECD logo
    Reference 24
    OECD
    oecd.org

    oecd.org

  • MSIT logo
    Reference 25
    MSIT
    msit.go.kr

    msit.go.kr

  • KITA logo
    Reference 26
    KITA
    kita.net

    kita.net

  • KREI logo
    Reference 27
    KREI
    krei.re.kr

    krei.re.kr

  • KOSIS logo
    Reference 28
    KOSIS
    kosis.kr

    kosis.kr

  • BOK logo
    Reference 29
    BOK
    bok.or.kr

    bok.or.kr

  • KATI logo
    Reference 30
    KATI
    kati.net

    kati.net

  • APPS logo
    Reference 31
    APPS
    apps.fas.usda.gov

    apps.fas.usda.gov

  • NONGSARO logo
    Reference 32
    NONGSARO
    nongsaro.go.kr

    nongsaro.go.kr

  • DAIRY logo
    Reference 33
    DAIRY
    dairy.or.kr

    dairy.or.kr

  • KFDIA logo
    Reference 34
    KFDIA
    kfdia.or.kr

    kfdia.or.kr

  • KIMCHI logo
    Reference 35
    KIMCHI
    kimchi.or.kr

    kimchi.or.kr

  • INSTANTNOODLES logo
    Reference 36
    INSTANTNOODLES
    instantnoodles.org

    instantnoodles.org

  • GOCHUJANG logo
    Reference 37
    GOCHUJANG
    gochujang.or.kr

    gochujang.or.kr

  • NIFS logo
    Reference 38
    NIFS
    nifs.go.kr

    nifs.go.kr

  • FAMA logo
    Reference 39
    FAMA
    fama.or.kr

    fama.or.kr

  • KAIAKOREA logo
    Reference 40
    KAIAKOREA
    kaiakorea.com

    kaiakorea.com

  • KFBA logo
    Reference 41
    KFBA
    kfba.or.kr

    kfba.or.kr

  • KNIA logo
    Reference 42
    KNIA
    knia.or.kr

    knia.or.kr

  • KOTFA logo
    Reference 43
    KOTFA
    kotfa.or.kr

    kotfa.or.kr

  • KBA logo
    Reference 44
    KBA
    kba.or.kr

    kba.or.kr

  • KDLI logo
    Reference 45
    KDLI
    kdli.or.kr

    kdli.or.kr

  • KWAP logo
    Reference 46
    KWAP
    kwap.or.kr

    kwap.or.kr

  • CBA logo
    Reference 47
    CBA
    cba.or.kr

    cba.or.kr

  • YOGURT logo
    Reference 48
    YOGURT
    yogurt.or.kr

    yogurt.or.kr

  • KICIA logo
    Reference 49
    KICIA
    kicia.or.kr

    kicia.or.kr

  • KCA logo
    Reference 50
    KCA
    kca.or.kr

    kca.or.kr

  • KSA logo
    Reference 51
    KSA
    ksa.or.kr

    ksa.or.kr

  • KOIFA logo
    Reference 52
    KOIFA
    koifa.or.kr

    koifa.or.kr

  • SEAFOOD logo
    Reference 53
    SEAFOOD
    seafood.or.kr

    seafood.or.kr

  • BIOAGRICULTURE logo
    Reference 54
    BIOAGRICULTURE
    bioagriculture.or.kr

    bioagriculture.or.kr

  • FOODNEWS logo
    Reference 55
    FOODNEWS
    foodnews.co.kr

    foodnews.co.kr

  • EMARKETER logo
    Reference 56
    EMARKETER
    emarketer.com

    emarketer.com

  • ME logo
    Reference 57
    ME
    me.go.kr

    me.go.kr

  • PETFOOD logo
    Reference 58
    PETFOOD
    petfood.or.kr

    petfood.or.kr

  • CUSTOMS logo
    Reference 59
    CUSTOMS
    customs.go.jp

    customs.go.jp

  • GMA logo
    Reference 60
    GMA
    gma.or.kr

    gma.or.kr

  • KFSC logo
    Reference 61
    KFSC
    kfsc.or.kr

    kfsc.or.kr

  • KOSCA logo
    Reference 62
    KOSCA
    kosca.or.kr

    kosca.or.kr

  • PACKAGINGNEWS logo
    Reference 63
    PACKAGINGNEWS
    packagingnews.co.kr

    packagingnews.co.kr

  • KURLY logo
    Reference 64
    KURLY
    kurly.com

    kurly.com

  • K-STARTUP logo
    Reference 65
    K-STARTUP
    k-startup.go.kr

    k-startup.go.kr

  • VEGAN logo
    Reference 66
    VEGAN
    vegan.or.kr

    vegan.or.kr

  • BLOCKCHAIN logo
    Reference 67
    BLOCKCHAIN
    blockchain.or.kr

    blockchain.or.kr

  • MAFRA logo
    Reference 68
    MAFRA
    mafra.go.kr

    mafra.go.kr

  • SUSTAINABLEFOOD logo
    Reference 69
    SUSTAINABLEFOOD
    sustainablefood.or.kr

    sustainablefood.or.kr

  • HEALTHAPP logo
    Reference 70
    HEALTHAPP
    healthapp.or.kr

    healthapp.or.kr

  • RDA logo
    Reference 71
    RDA
    rda.go.kr

    rda.go.kr

  • MOLIT logo
    Reference 72
    MOLIT
    molit.go.kr

    molit.go.kr

  • HALALKOREA logo
    Reference 73
    HALALKOREA
    halalkorea.or.kr

    halalkorea.or.kr

  • KPANEWS logo
    Reference 74
    KPANEWS
    kpanews.co.kr

    kpanews.co.kr

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