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Azuki Bean Paste Suppliers & Prices in South Korea — Market Overview 2026

Sub Product
Sweetened Azuki Bean Paste
Raw Materials
Azuki Bean
HS Code
200551
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • South Korea Azuki Bean Paste market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for South Korea are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.

Azuki Bean Paste Export Supplier & Manufacturer Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Korea

0 export partner companies are tracked for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea (HS Code 200551)

Analyze 3 years of Azuki Bean Paste export volume and value in South Korea to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
2024819,3292,316,363 USD
2023857,7572,359,338 USD
2022921,7152,294,939 USD

Top Destination Markets for Azuki Bean Paste Exports from South Korea (HS Code 200551) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Azuki Bean Paste exports from South Korea.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States656,888.91,674,915 USD
2Japan13,286.74222,478 USD
3Australia56,765140,742 USD
4China22,22079,294 USD
5Canada23,376.1765,908 USD

Azuki Bean Paste Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Korea: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

5 import partner companies are tracked for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 5.1% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea

5 sampled Azuki Bean Paste import transactions in South Korea provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Azuki Bean Paste sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Korea: 2026-06-04: 1.30 USD / kg, 2026-06-04: 1.87 USD / kg, 2026-06-04: 1.30 USD / kg, 2026-06-04: 1.87 USD / kg, 2026-06-02: 1.25 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-06-04[조림** ******** **** ***** ****1.30 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-06-04[두류**** ** ** ********* ****** *** ****1.87 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-06-04[조림** ******** **** ***** ****1.30 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-06-04[두류**** ** ** ********* ****** *** ****1.87 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-06-02[조림** ******* ******************** ********** *** **** ***** ***1.25 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Azuki Bean Paste Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Korea

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
South Korea Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Azuki Bean Paste importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Korea.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Azuki Bean Paste in South Korea (HS Code 200551)

Track 3 years of Azuki Bean Paste import volume and value in South Korea to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202426,302,82634,197,629 USD
202323,981,89731,961,679 USD
202223,663,31931,180,514 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Azuki Bean Paste to South Korea (HS Code 200551) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Azuki Bean Paste to South Korea.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1China22,684,83029,090,729 USD
2Italy3,123,4973,924,170 USD
3Vietnam175,091.994246,255 USD
4Indonesia9,509.709227,019 USD
5Japan23,159.84199,874 USD

Classification

Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormPaste
Industry PositionProcessed ingredient for bakery, confectionery, and dessert manufacturing

Market

Azuki beans paste (danpat/red bean paste) in South Korea is a widely used processed ingredient for traditional and modern desserts (e.g., patbingsu, breads, rice cakes, and confectionery). The market is domestic-consumption led, supplied by Korean manufacturers and imported finished products/inputs under MFDS imported-food safety controls and labeling requirements.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with domestic manufacturing and supplemental imports (finished paste and/or imported azuki beans inputs)
Domestic RoleCore dessert and bakery ingredient used in seasonal and year-round products
Market Growth
SeasonalityYear-round demand and availability; end-use demand peaks may align with seasonal dessert consumption (e.g., summer shaved-ice desserts) depending on channel programs.

Specification

Physical Attributes
  • Texture specification (smooth vs. chunky)
  • Color uniformity (deep red-brown) and absence of foreign matter
  • Spreadability/viscosity suitable for filling or topping use
Compositional Metrics
  • Sweetness and moisture targets commonly specified for bakery/dessert performance (values vary by buyer specification)
Packaging
  • Canned formats for shelf-stable distribution
  • Pouches/tubs for retail or foodservice

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Azuki beans and ingredients sourcing → cooking/boiling → mashing/sieving (texture control) → sweetening/formulation → thermal pasteurization/sterilization → packaging (can/pouch/tub) → (if imported) MFDS import declaration and inspection → importer/wholesaler distribution → bakery/confectionery/retail use
Temperature
  • Shelf-stable products typically distribute at ambient temperature; after opening, quality retention depends on refrigerated storage and rapid use per pack guidance.
Shelf Life
  • Thermally processed packaged products can be shelf-stable; opened product shelf life is sensitive to hygiene and temperature control.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea

Risks

Regulatory Import Control HighMarket access can be blocked if the foreign manufacturing facility and/or shipment does not meet MFDS imported-food requirements (e.g., facility registration/acceptance of controls and compliance history-based inspection outcomes), which can result in import suspension or failure to clear MFDS import declaration completion.Confirm MFDS Imported Food Information Maru requirements with the Korean importer before shipment; align labels and formulation to Korea standards; maintain a compliance dossier and prior test results for high-risk parameters.
Labeling Allergen MediumLabel non-compliance (including allergen declaration when allergenic ingredients are used, or precautionary cross-contact statements where applicable) can trigger enforcement actions, relabeling, or shipment delay.Perform a Korean-label regulatory review against MFDS food labeling standards and allergen list; validate multi-component ingredient and allergen statements with the importer before printing.
Food Additives Compliance MediumUse of food additives not permitted in Korea for the relevant product category (or exceeding conditions of use) can lead to non-compliance at MFDS inspection and market withdrawal risk.Map each additive in the formulation to MFDS Food Additive Code permissions for the product category; keep additive specifications and COAs on file.
Logistics MediumPort congestion, inspection/testing holds, or freight rate spikes can disrupt supply continuity for heavy shelf-stable packs (cans/pouches), increasing landed cost and risking stock-outs for seasonal demand programs.Plan lead times to accommodate MFDS inspection variability; use safety stock for peak-season programs and diversify pack formats/suppliers.

FAQ

Which Korean authority manages import safety for azuki beans paste?For foods imported for sale or business use, the Korean importer files an import declaration with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), and shipments may undergo document review and inspection/testing before customs clearance.
What labeling issues most commonly create clearance or compliance risk in Korea?MFDS food labeling rules include allergen labeling requirements (when allergenic ingredients are used, or for cross-contact warnings in certain cases) and, for many processed foods, nutrition labeling rules; non-compliance can cause delays or corrective actions.
Can Korea suspend imports from a foreign facility if there are serious compliance problems?Yes. Under Korea’s imported food safety system, MFDS can take strong actions when there is a concern about hazards or when a foreign facility refuses or avoids required controls such as on-site inspection, which can result in suspending importation from the facility.

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