In October 2020, South Korea experienced a significant increase in frozen pollock imports, with a volume of 374 tons, marking a 225% rise from the previous year. The total import volume from January to October reached 8,602 tons, showing a 3% annual increase. October's imports were predominantly from Russia, contributing 90%, and the remaining 10% were sourced from the United States. The import value for October was US$680,000, marking a 326% increase from the previous year, with the average import price per ton rising to US$1.81, a 31% increase from the previous year.