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Fresh grapes market in South Korea

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the South Korean fresh grape market saw gradual shifts in volume. Market size in physical terms decreased from 234 thousand tons in 2018 to 216 thousand tons in 2021, while domestic production remained relatively stable around 168 thousand tons. During the initial period, consumer trends favoring quality over price and small-packaged seasonal items supported demand for fresh produce, particularly among growing single- and two-person households.

Starting in 2022, domestic production increased notably, reaching 196 thousand tons in 2023, whereas imports fell sharply from 69 thousand tons in 2019 to 33 thousand tons in 2023. This shift was primarily driven by rising output of domestic Shine Muscat grapes, which displaced a portion of import volume. The expansion of greenhouse cultivation and diversification of grape varieties broadened domestic supply options. Concurrent government policies aimed at enhancing competitiveness—such as promoting smart farms and expanding online wholesale markets—supported production scale and efficiency.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in South Korea
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to South Korea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh grapes in South Korea

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fresh grapes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

South Korea's fresh grape production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 165.9 thousand tons of fresh grapes, showing little change from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.8%, with an average annual decline of 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.8%)	(5.3%)	(0.2%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh grapes from South Korea

Exports in kind, t

South Korea's fresh grape exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1,972 tons, marking a 5.7% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 61.9%, equivalent to an average annual increase of 17.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.7%	46.4%	5.7%	17.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and China were the leading destinations for South Korea's fresh grape exports in volume terms. Vietnam accounted for 22.7% of exports, Hong Kong for 21.9%, and China for 13.0%. Together, these three markets represented 57.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

South Korea's fresh grape exports in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 30.7 million US dollars, reflecting a 34.8% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 262.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 53.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	63.5%	64.3%	34.8%	53.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and China remained the key destinations for South Korea's fresh grape exports in value terms. Vietnam held a 27.3% share, Hong Kong 24.3%, and China 19.7%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 71.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from South Korea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh grapes to South Korea

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, South Korea's fresh grape imports in volume terms declined. In 2020, imports totaled 56,684 tons, a sharp drop of 17.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.6%, equivalent to an average annual rise of 3.4%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 69,075 tons, following the largest increase of 17.0% in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.0%	15.1%	(17.9%)	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea's fresh grape imports in volume terms were primarily sourced from Chile and the United States. These two countries together accounted for 82.2% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, South Korea's fresh grape imports in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 183.4 million US dollars, a 9.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 21.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 202.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 17.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	17.7%	(9.4%)	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chile and the United States remained the principal sources for South Korea's fresh grape imports in value terms. Together, they accounted for 81.0% of total import flows, while other partners each held significantly smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to South Korea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io