This year, kimchi preparation costs fell by 5.6%... household demand for kimchi decreases

Published 2025년 11월 21일

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As the kimchi-making season approaches, this year's kimchi-making costs have been found to be lower than last year. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT), as of last 17th, the cost of making kimchi is 201,151 won, a 5.6% decrease compared to mid-November last year (213,003 won). This survey was conducted on 14 major kimchi ingredients in 17 traditional markets and 36 large distribution companies across the country, reflecting the prices of the government and distribution companies' discount policies on kimchi ingredients. The government is currently promoting a support program that discounts major ingredients such as cabbage and radishes by up to 40%, and marine products such as salt and shrimp paste by up to 50%. Among the main ingredients, cabbage and radish are

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As the kimchi-making season approaches, a survey found that this year's kimchi-making costs have decreased compared to last year. The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) reported on the 17th that the cost of kimchi-making was 201,151 won, a 5.6% decrease from mid-November last year (213,003 won). This survey was conducted on 14 major kimchi-making ingredients in 17 traditional markets and 36 major distribution companies across the country, reflecting the prices of government and distribution companies' kimchi-making ingredient discount policies. The government is currently promoting a support program that offers discounts of up to 40% on major ingredients such as cabbage and radishes, and up to 50% on seafood products like sea salt and shrimp paste. Although the wholesale prices of main ingredients like cabbage and radishes increased due to frequent rainfall, the retail prices decreased by 10% for cabbage and 24% for radishes due to the large-scale discount support. ...

Source: Fisheco