South Korea: 2017 Apple Report
This first Korean apple report highlights the production of apples in Korea, with total apple production in Marketing Year (MY) 2017/18 expected to be around 565,000 metric tons (MT). Korea predominantly grows Fuji apples, which are favored by consumers for their juicy flavor and crisp texture. Production area has been growing over recent years, with the growing area moving northward due to global warming. Consumption has followed production, and is expected to decrease to 10.9 Kg in MY 2017/18. Korean international trade in apples is very small, with only one-percent of production exported each year. There are currently no approved countries for importing apples into Korea.
