South Korea
U.S. Trade with South Korea in 2024
Export Market Rank
#6 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$8.5 Billion
3-Year Average
$8.5 Billion
Compound Average Growth
3.2% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to South Korea in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Beef Products | $2.22 Billion | 232,222 | $1.78 Billion | 173% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $727.93 Million | 214,305 | $555.51 Million | 54% |
| Corn | $688.95 Million | 3 Million | $680.76 Million | 6% |
| Food Preparations | $490.74 Million | 13,920 | $387.5 Million | 81% |
| Wheat | $478.32 Million | 1.85 Million | $375.6 Million | 55% |
| Dairy Products | $384.93 Million | 101,739 | $349.97 Million | 26% |
| Fresh Fruit | $375.36 Million | 133,215 | $403.97 Million | 0% |
| Distillers Grains | $358.99 Million | 1.48 Million | $268.14 Million | 157% |
| Soybeans | $325.53 Million | 642,637 | $313.91 Million | 46% |
| Tree Nuts | $293.5 Million | 50,238 | $300.54 Million | -17% |
Data and Analysis
Korea’s chicken industry is poised for modest growth in 2026, with production set to increase 0.5 percent despite supply constraints in parental stock broilers.
Coffee consumption in the Republic of Korea (ROK) is widespread and rapidly growing. Tea is also becoming more popular due to health-conscious consumers.
The Republic of Korea’s (ROK) ice cream and frozen yogurt imports steadily grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14 percent from 2020 to 2024.
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 22,000 MT of soybean oil for delivery to South Korea during MY 2025/2026.
Private exporters reported the following sales activity for MY 2025/2026: 136,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea and 132,000 MT of corn for delivery to Spain.
Private exporters reported sales activity to Colombia, Nigeria, South Korea, and unknown destinations in MY 2025/2026.