On 2026-07-15, Korea cleared 3,346 imported-food shipments involving 1,258 importers, 1,648 overseas manufacturers, 63 origin countries and 2,303 distinct products. Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) customs clearance data · compiled by TAAMs
1. Products (top 10 product types)
#
Product type
Shipments
Share
1
Frozen
133
4.0%
2
Of polyesters
132
3.9%
3
Kim-chiⓚ
126
3.8%
4
Ceramic ware
117
3.5%
5
Carcasses and half-carcasses
112
3.3%
6
Metal utensils
109
3.3%
7
Carcasses and half-carcasses
108
3.2%
8
Carcasses and half-carcasses
74
2.2%
9
Processed fruit & vegetables
73
2.2%
10
Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled
63
1.9%
2. Importers (top 10)
#
Importer
Shipments
Share
1
Ikea Korea Ltd.
94
2.8%
2
Koseuteuko Korea Co., Ltd.
53
1.6%
3
Rikwideu Bridge Seupeurit Co., Ltd.
47
1.4%
4
Hairaendeu Food Co., Ltd.
43
1.3%
5
Hangukpepsikolra Co., Ltd.
37
1.1%
6
Sinsegyeelaenbi Co., Ltd.
34
1.0%
7
Aitiekseu Korea Co., Ltd.
33
1.0%
8
Samgyeongepeueseu Co., Ltd.
28
0.8%
9
Aseongeichiempi Co., Ltd.
27
0.8%
10
CJ Fresh Way Co., Ltd.
26
0.8%
3. Exporters (top 10)
#
Exporter (overseas manufacturer)
Shipments
Share
Main origin
1
JBS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
72
2.2%
Australia
2
CONCENTRATE MANUFACTURING (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.
37
1.1%
Singapore
3
SEARA ALIMENTOS LTDA
32
1.0%
Brazil
4
THE DENBY POTTERY CO LTD
24
0.7%
China
5
MOWI MARKETS NORWAY AS
23
0.7%
Norway
6
VILLEROY & BOCH AG
20
0.6%
Germany
7
SWIFT BEEF COMPANY
19
0.6%
United States of America
8
AUSTRALIAN MEAT GROUP PTY LTD
19
0.6%
Australia
9
FOOD FOR THE WORLD CO., LTD.
18
0.5%
Thailand
10
Cargill Meat Solutions
17
0.5%
United States of America
4. Origin countries (top 10)
#
Origin country
Shipments
Share
1
China
921
27.5%
2
United States of America
356
10.6%
3
Australia
268
8.0%
4
Japan
209
6.2%
5
Vietnam
188
5.6%
6
Italy
156
4.7%
7
Thailand
128
3.8%
8
Germany
115
3.4%
9
Spain
111
3.3%
10
Chile
106
3.2%
This report is compiled by TAAMs from official imported-food customs clearance records published by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of Korea. Sign in at TAAMs to explore the detail, trade directly with importers, and request international freight quotes from vetted forwarders.