Homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes market in South Korea

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in South Korea grew from 5.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 6.2 thousand tonnes in 2019. This increase was supported by urbanization directly boosting demand for preserved foods, a rising consumer preference for healthy and nutrient-rich products, and the influence of global trends favoring natural-label goods, which expanded the fruit jelly segment. Regulatory strengthening in the health functional food sector further stabilized the market environment.

Market volume dropped sharply to 5.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, a period marked by increased export of health functional foods and heightened consumer interest due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery followed, with volume reaching 6.2 thousand tonnes by 2022, driven by sustained sales growth of functional foods, reinforced quality control policies, and greater consumer health awareness. External economic factors, including rising global grain prices and labor costs, began affecting production expenses during this recovery.

In 2023, the market contracted again to 4.8 thousand tonnes, even as export of health functional foods continued to grow and consumer interest in convenient products remained strong. Looking to 2024, vitamin and mineral products maintained their leading position within the health functional food market, while persistent external economic pressures such as international grain prices and exchange rate fluctuations, along with ongoing manufacturer reporting obligations, continued to influence the industry.

Production homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes in South Korea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, South Korea ranked 10th globally in the production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes.

Top producers of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2017-2020

World map of production of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes, 2017-2020

In 2020, South Korea produced 5 006 tonnes of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes, marking a 17.4% year-on-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 8.0%.

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

Exports homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes from South Korea

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, South Korea exported 0.8 tonnes of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes, representing a 7.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 42%, equating to an annualised rate of 12.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for South Korea's exports in kind were China (29.5% of exports), Asia, not elsewhere specified (27.3%), and Guam (17.1%). Together, these three destinations accounted for 74.0% of total export 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, K $ US

In 2020, the value of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes exported from South Korea reached 35.8 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp gain of 625.8% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 661.8%, equating to an annualised rate of 96.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Indonesia and China played the leading roles in South Korea's exports in value terms, together accounting for 80.2% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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 homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées and pastes to South Korea

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes into South Korea declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 101.5 tonnes, reflecting a 9.6% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States (53.1% of imports in kind), Italy (21.9%), and France (9.9%) formed the main group of sources for imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes into South Korea, with a combined share of 84.9% 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, K $ US

Imports of homogenised jams, jellies, marmalades, purées, and pastes into South Korea declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 396.7 thousand US dollars, which is 40.3% weaker compared with 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 50%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -20.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 848.3 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 7.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States and Italy remained the principal sources for South Korea's imports in value terms, jointly taking 80.6% of total flows; other partners each accounted for significantly smaller shares.

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

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