Record $10.2 B Export Volume in 2025 2025 saw Korean farm produce and food shipments total $10.2 billion, a new high. The United States, China and Japan together absorbed 45.6 % of that value. The U.S. alone accounted for $1.8 billion, 17.5 % of total exports. [1]

Top Three Markets Dominate Share China contributed 15.4 % and Japan 12.7 % of export revenue, placing them second and third behind the U.S. Vietnam, Taiwan and Hong Kong completed the top six destinations. The European Union received $773 million, representing 7.5 % of total shipments. [1]

Government Task Force Targets Market Diversification In December, the agriculture ministry created a public‑private task force to map strategic products by region and launch market‑entry projects. Authorities plan biannual trade consultations and expanded outreach to emerging buyers. Priority countries now include South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Qatar, Turkey, Ghana and India, extending last year’s list. [1]

Focus Shifts to Secondary Cities and New Regions Export promotion now emphasizes second‑ and third‑tier cities within the United States, China and Japan rather than only major metros. Parallel efforts aim to grow presence in the Middle East and Africa as strategic markets. The combined approach seeks to reduce reliance on the three dominant buyers. [1]