Fruit and vegetable juices market in South Korea

Earlier Report Observations

The South Korean fruit and vegetable juice market experienced a notable expansion from 2018 to 2020, with volume growing from 74.1 M l to 95.4 M l and value rising from 167.3 M $ to 199.4 M $. This was followed by a contraction, stabilizing at 81.5 M l and 180.1 M $ by 2023, reflecting shifts in import levels and consumer demand.

In 2024, import volumes increased to 112.2 M l, supported by rising health awareness and a preference for natural beverages such as cold-press juices. The growth of online distribution channels enhanced consumer accessibility, while product innovation, including sugar-free and organic options, aligned with ongoing health trends.

Production fruit and vegetable juices in South Korea

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

World map of production of fruit and vegetable juices, 2017-2020

South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 221.7 thousand liters, marking a moderate gain of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 24.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 376 thousand US dollars, which is 10.4% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 55.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in South Korea in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports fruit and vegetable juices from South Korea

Exports in kind, M l

Fruit and vegetable juice exports from South Korea have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7.2 million liters, which is 9.8% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 20.7%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, China, Japan, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) were the main destinations for South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice exports in volume terms. China accounted for 47.9% of exports, Japan for 23.7%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 5.1%, together representing 76.7% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Fruit and vegetable juice exports from South Korea have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 44.9 million US dollars, showing a moderate drop of 5.0% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 51.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Japan remained the primary markets for South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 81.3% of total flows, with other partners making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports fruit and vegetable juices to South Korea

Imports in kind, M l

Fruit and vegetable juice imports into South Korea have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 102.5 million liters, marking a modest gain of 9.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to South Korea in kind, 2017-2020, M l

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Spain, and Vietnam led the structure of fruit and vegetable juice imports into South Korea in volume terms. The United States accounted for 21.1% of imports, Spain for 20.4%, and Vietnam for 10.0%, together representing 51.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice imports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 243.0 million US dollars, showing a gradual rise of 3.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 30.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Spain, and Turkey stood out as the main markets for South Korea's fruit and vegetable juice imports in value terms. The United States accounted for 28.0% of imports, Spain for 18.6%, and Turkey for 8.7%, together representing 55.3% of total flows.

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

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