South Korea is heavily dependent on Russia for seafood imports.
Published 2025년 9월 23일
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97% of frozen cod comes from Russia, with an import price of $1.04 per kilogram, lower than the $1.63 per kilogram in the United States and $1.73 per kilogram in China. The average import price of cod is $1.06 per kilogram, up 9% from $0.97 per kilogram in the same period of 2024.
In August, the total amount of seafood imported from Russia by South Korea increased by 2%, reaching 19,684 tons.
The cumulative import volume from January to August decreased by 1% to 165,361 tons.
Russian seafood accounts for 27% of South Korea's total seafood imports.
The average unit price of Russian seafood increased by 2% to $3.17 per kilogram.
South Korea's heavy reliance on Russian seafood means that the future stability of its supply and prices depends on international developments and fluctuations in Russian catch volumes.
In August, the total amount of seafood imported from Russia by South Korea increased by 2%, reaching 19,684 tons.
The cumulative import volume from January to August decreased by 1% to 165,361 tons.
Russian seafood accounts for 27% of South Korea's total seafood imports.
The average unit price of Russian seafood increased by 2% to $3.17 per kilogram.
South Korea's heavy reliance on Russian seafood means that the future stability of its supply and prices depends on international developments and fluctuations in Russian catch volumes.
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97% of frozen cod comes from Russia, with an import price of $1.04 per kilogram, lower than the $1.63 per kilogram in the United States and $1.73 per kilogram in China. The average import price of cod is $1.06 per kilogram, up 9% from $0.97 per kilogram in the same period of 2024. In August, the total amount of seafood imported from Russia by South Korea increased by 2%, reaching 19,684 tons. The cumulative import volume from January to August decreased by 1% to 165,361 tons. Russian seafood accounts for 27% of South Korea's total seafood imports. The average unit price of Russian seafood increased by ...
Source: Foodmate
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