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South Korea’s seafood import volume falls 4% in first half of 2026, while import value jumps 15.8%. South Korea’s cumulative seafood import volume declined in the first half of 2026, […]
South Korean Government announces price stabilisation measures for mackerel, hairtail and squid. The South Korean government has announced new supply expansion measures to stabilise prices of key seafood items, including […]
South Korea’s tuna fisheries demonstrating what’s possible. With MSC Certification in the bag, one of Korea’s largest tuna companies is just beginning its sustainability work for bigeye, yellowfin and albacore […]
Seafish webinar to highlight export opportunities for UK seafood in Vietnam and South Korea. Practical guidance on how to access growing Asian markets for businesses offered Seafish is to host a free webinar to help […]
UK seafood exports to South Korea Surge 75%… Mackerel emerges as ‘game changer’ with 1,900% growth. 2025 cumulative volume hits 5,057 tons (+75%) with value reaching USD 49.35 million (+54%) […]
Scottish salmon sector welcomes South Korea free trade deal. Salmon farmers are poised to take advantage of a new free trade deal between the UK and South Korea, which is […]
South Korea’s frozen mackerel imports soar 51% in H1 2025 compared to last year. According to statistics, the cumulative frozen mackerel import volume from January to June this year totalled […]
ASC signs MoU with South Korea’s National Institute of Fisheries Science to advance responsible seafood farming. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with South Korea’s National […]
South Korean frozen mackerel market surges in May 2025: Imports up 47%, value soars 75% amidst price stabilisation. Norway dominates supply as mackerel becomes second most imported seafood species. South […]
UK Seafood Exports to South Korea See Explosive Growth: 247% Surge in Imports South Korea’s imports of seafood from the United Kingdom have experienced a remarkable 247% increase by April […]
South Korea’s First Land-Based Salmon Farm Set for Harvest Next Year South Korea’s inaugural land-based salmon farm has commenced full-scale operations in Busan, signalling a digital transformation in the nation’s […]
Significant Increase in Frozen Mackerel Imports in South Korea. As of February 2025, a total of 7,953 tons of frozen mackerel were imported, marking a 114% increase compared to 3,718 […]
South Korea’s Raon Bada earns first ASC Certification for olive flounder. South Korean company Raon Bada has achieved the world’s first Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) or […]
Laksesystemer secures international agreements in South Korea, Iceland, and Japan. The Norwegian company Laksesystemer has recently signed agreements to deliver feeding technology to land-based fish farming facilities in South Korea, […]
South Korean mackerel imports decline The import volume of frozen mackerel into South Korea in June 2024 decreased significantly . The imported frozen mackerel in June was 351 tons , a 71% decrease compared to 1,220 tons in June 2023 , and the cumulative import volume […]
South Korea’s seafood exports reach $3 billion. Seaweed, tuna and oysters led the way in seafood exports for South Korea last year. Seaweed exports, a typical export product that ranks […]
Aussie seafood on the menu in South Korea. Australia’s finest seafood was on the menu at a gala dinner in Seoul recently as food industry representatives gathered to taste the […]
Aussie food promotion in South Korea. South Koreans are being encouraged to bring the fresh flavours of Australia’s finest food and wine into their homes, thanks to the latest export […]
ASC expands presence in South Korea. Recent highlights include new GM, Sustainable Seafood Event and MoU signing. In line with the growing supply and demand of responsible aquaculture in Asia, […]
Quotas and taxes are hindering Vietnam’s shrimp exports to South Korea. Accounting for 14% of Vietnam’s total shrimp exports, South Korea is one of the important export markets of Vietnamese […]
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