Republic of Korea: Market for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables 2024

Market Size for Frozen Fruits And Vegetables in Republic of Korea

The South Korean frozen fruits and vegetables market surged to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Exports from Republic of Korea

In 2022, the amount of frozen fruits and vegetables exported from South Korea contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables exports dropped to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main destinations of frozen fruits and vegetables exports from South Korea, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Singapore ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest markets for frozen fruits and vegetables exported from South Korea worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average frozen fruits and vegetables export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Fruits And Vegetables

Imports into Republic of Korea

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen fruits and vegetables were imported into South Korea; increasing by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, frozen fruits and vegetables imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest frozen fruits and vegetables supplier to South Korea, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen fruits and vegetables imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest frozen fruits and vegetables suppliers to South Korea, together comprising X% of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average frozen fruits and vegetables import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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