※ Cumulative through Oct 15, 2026, vs. same period last year
WALNUTS imports totalled 250 cases in 2026, up 22% from the same period last year (205 cases). Main origins: United States of America, Chile, China.
Top importers: Yeolmaemaeul Co., Ltd. 42 cases (up 35%), Gutneot Co., Ltd. 26 cases (up 86%), Welneot Co., Ltd. 20 cases (up 33%).
Top exporters: PRIMA NOCE PACKING, INC. 38 cases (up 153%), GOLDRIVER OCHARDS 35 cases (up 94%), OG NUT COMPANY 15 cases (up 88%).
Top origin: United States of America accounts for 95.2% of all recorded cases in the stated period.
| Country | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | 238 | — |
| Chile | 9 | — |
| China | 3 | — |
| Importer | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| Yeolmaemaeul Co., Ltd. | 42 | ▲ +35% |
| Gutneot Co., Ltd. | 26 | ▲ +86% |
| Welneot Co., Ltd. | 20 | ▲ +33% |
| Seongunong Marine Co., Ltd. | 13 | ▲ +62% |
| Seonmyeongnong Marine Co., Ltd. | 11 | ▼ -8% |
| Exporter | Shipments | vs. last year |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMA NOCE PACKING, INC. | 38 | ▲ +153% |
| GOLDRIVER OCHARDS | 35 | ▲ +94% |
| OG NUT COMPANY | 15 | ▲ +88% |
| EMPIRE NUT COMPANY | 15 | ▲ +114% |
| TURLOCK WALNUT COMPANY | 13 | ▼ -19% |
Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety import records, compiled by TAAMs. Current period: 2026-05-01 ~ 2026-10-15; prior-year comparison: 2025-05-01 ~ 2025-10-15. Counts are source-record rows, not transaction value or contract counts.