It is said that Korea is the world's No. 1 importer of U.S. beef

American beef recorded a 52% market share in the domestic imported meat market last year, ranking first for seven consecutive years. In addition, in 2021, it became the largest importing country for U.S. beef for the third consecutive year. On the 18th, the U.S. Meat Export Association reviewed the status of U.S. beef last year based on domestic customs clearance data and consumer surveys and found that beef imports amounted to 472,866 tons (based on customs clearance), of which 245,686 tons of U.S. beef was imported last year. Among beef, American beef ranked first for 7 consecutive years with a 52% share. American beef has maintained a solid first place, maintaining a market share of over 50% since 2018. Last year, the proportion of refrigerated meat among American beef imports recorded 28.3%, showing a steady increase. This is interpreted as an indicator that the number of domestic consumers who purchase and consume high-quality American beef directly from distribution channels ...