Raw Materials
Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Radishes
HS Code
200599
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- South Korea Dongchimi market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for South Korea are summarized.
- 8 export partner companies and 3 import partner companies are mapped for Dongchimi in South Korea.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Dongchimi Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Korea
8 export partner companies are tracked for Dongchimi in South Korea. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Dongchimi export intelligence in South Korea, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 200599.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Dongchimi in South Korea
5 sampled Dongchimi transactions in South Korea include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Dongchimi sampled transaction unit prices by date in South Korea: 2025-11-29: 1.92 USD / kg, 2025-10-30: 0.34 USD / kg, 2025-09-18: 0.51 USD / kg, 2025-09-18: 0.51 USD / kg, 2025-07-28: 0.48 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-29 | HOR ** **** ****** ********* | 1.92 USD / kg | (South Korea) | (United States) | |
| 2025-10-30 | DON****** ***** ******* ****** ******** ***** *** **** ******* ***** ********* | 0.34 USD / kg | (South Korea) | (Philippines) | |
| 2025-09-18 | DON****** ***** ******* ****** ******** ***** *** **** ******* ***** ********* | 0.51 USD / kg | (South Korea) | (Philippines) | |
| 2025-09-18 | DON****** ***** ******* ****** ******** ***** *** **** ******* ***** ********* | 0.51 USD / kg | (South Korea) | (Philippines) | |
| 2025-07-28 | DON****** ***** ******* ****** ******** ***** *** **** ******* ***** ********* | 0.48 USD / kg | (South Korea) | (Philippines) |
Top Dongchimi Export Suppliers and Companies in South Korea
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 8 total export partner companies tracked for Dongchimi in South Korea. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailFood Manufacturing
(South Korea)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
South Korea Export Partner Coverage
8 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of South Korea export network depth for Dongchimi.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Dongchimi partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in South Korea.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Dongchimi in South Korea (HS Code 200599)
Analyze 3 years of Dongchimi export volume and value in South Korea to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50,599,987 | 178,125,934 USD |
| 2023 | 47,390,922 | 170,368,528 USD |
| 2022 | 44,328,390 | 154,241,661 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Dongchimi Exports from South Korea (HS Code 200599) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Dongchimi exports from South Korea.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 18,608,410 | 54,689,987 USD |
| 2 | United States | 14,393,639 | 53,252,977 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 2,338,497.5 | 9,881,953 USD |
| 4 | Canada | 2,331,658.6 | 8,869,354 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 2,434,550 | 8,595,104 USD |
Dongchimi Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Korea: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
3 import partner companies are tracked for Dongchimi 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 62.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Dongchimi in South Korea
5 sampled Dongchimi import transactions in South Korea provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Dongchimi sampled import transaction unit prices by date in South Korea: 2026-05-04: 0.46 USD / kg, 2026-04-27: 0.46 USD / kg, 2026-04-27: 0.50 USD / kg, 2026-04-21: 0.55 USD / kg, 2026-04-21: 0.80 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | [김치* *** ***************** ***** ********* | 0.46 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-27 | [김치* *** ***************** ***** ********* | 0.46 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-27 | [김치* **************** ********* | 0.50 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-21 | [김치* ************* ***** ****** | 0.55 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-04-21 | [김치* ************* ***** ****** | 0.80 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Dongchimi Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in South Korea
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 3 total import partner companies tracked for Dongchimi 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: 2026-04-07
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(South Korea)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Trade
South Korea Import Partner Coverage
3 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Dongchimi in South Korea.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Dongchimi importers, distributors, and buyer networks in South Korea.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Dongchimi in South Korea (HS Code 200599)
Track 3 years of Dongchimi import volume and value in South Korea to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 415,277,027 | 303,747,862 USD |
| 2023 | 377,875,268 | 268,946,984 USD |
| 2022 | 348,648,495 | 271,668,957 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Dongchimi to South Korea (HS Code 200599) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Dongchimi to South Korea.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 410,792,800 | 291,113,574 USD |
| 2 | Vietnam | 2,205,340.2 | 3,491,882 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 377,311.4 | 1,522,297 USD |
| 4 | United States | 144,837.47 | 1,187,799 USD |
| 5 | Greece | 141,626.847 | 1,176,850 USD |
Dongchimi Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Korea
Track Dongchimi wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Korea.
Historical Dongchimi Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Korea (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Dongchimi wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Korea.
Dongchimi yearly average wholesale prices in South Korea: 2021: 1.03 USD / kg, 2022: 0.99 USD / kg, 2023: 1.16 USD / kg, 2024: 1.43 USD / kg, 2025: 1.13 USD / kg, 2026: 1.80 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.03 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 3.70 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 0.99 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 2.65 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 1.16 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 2.88 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 1.43 USD / kg | 0.19 USD / kg | 3.68 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 1.13 USD / kg | 0.18 USD / kg | 3.71 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 1.80 USD / kg | 0.26 USD / kg | 3.12 USD / kg | - |
Latest Dongchimi Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Korea
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Dongchimi wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Korea.
Dongchimi latest wholesale updates by date in South Korea: 2026-02-01: 435.45 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 34.48 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 4.14 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 56.70 USD / kg, 2026-02-01: 20.84 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 동초 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 435.45 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | 동초 ******** * *************** ** | 34.48 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | 동초 ******** * *** *** ***** **** | 4.14 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | 동초 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 56.70 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-02-01 | 동초 ******** * *** ** ***** **** | 20.84 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormFermented (Chilled, Ready-to-eat)
Industry PositionProcessed Vegetable Product (Kimchi Category)
Market
Dongchimi is a watery kimchi widely consumed in South Korea as a chilled, ready-to-eat fermented vegetable product, typically centered on radish and brine. In Korean regulatory terms it falls under the broader "kimchi" category ("other kimchi"), with defined compositional and contaminant specifications (e.g., preservatives and tar colors not detected). The market includes both household preparation traditions and large-scale commercial production sold through modern retail and foodservice, supported by cold-chain distribution. For cross-border trade, kimchi (including dongchimi-type products) is commonly grouped under HS 2005.99 internationally, and Korean institutions have highlighted classification limitations and are pushing for a dedicated HS code in future HS revisions.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with established commercial production (kimchi category also participates in export trade, but dongchimi is primarily a domestic chilled product segment)
Domestic RoleCommon banchan/side-dish kimchi type and an input (broth base) for some cold-noodle offerings in Korean foodservice
Market Growth
SeasonalityCommercial dongchimi products are available year-round, while household production and consumption patterns are historically linked to late-autumn kimchi-making (kimjang) and winter-season eating.
Specification
Primary VarietyWatery kimchi (mul-kimchi) style centered on Korean radish (mu)
Physical Attributes
- Clear/light brine with crisp radish texture expectations
- Gas formation and turbidity can increase as fermentation progresses, affecting pack integrity and consumer acceptance
Compositional Metrics
- Brine salinity is commonly managed in the low-percent range for dongchimi-style watery fermentation (literature reports ~2–4% w/v solar-salt water in traditional preparation methods)
- Fermentation is associated with pH decrease over time, which is used operationally as a maturity/quality indicator
Packaging
- Sealed plastic tubs/pouches or PET/PP containers for refrigerated distribution
- Leak-resistant packaging and headspace management to accommodate fermentation-related CO2 production
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Vegetable sourcing (radish and optional vegetables) → washing/trimming → cutting/portioning → brine preparation → seasoning-mix preparation → packing/filling with brine → controlled fermentation/ripening → chilled storage → refrigerated distribution → retail/foodservice
Temperature
- Cold-chain control is central: low-temperature fermentation/ripening and refrigerated distribution help manage quality and over-fermentation risk
Atmosphere Control
- Fermentation produces CO2; packaging/headspace and venting strategy (where used) affects bloating/leakage risk in chilled distribution
Shelf Life
- Quality is time- and temperature-sensitive; extended warm exposure accelerates acidification and texture softening, increasing rejection risk
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighKorea’s kimchi product specifications include requirements that preservatives and tar colors are not detected (and include heavy-metal limits). Any detection or exceedance can lead to import holds/rejections, recalls, or enforcement actions, directly blocking market access for dongchimi sold as a kimchi product.Lock formulation to exclude prohibited preservatives/colorants for kimchi products, run pre-shipment testing (including preservative/tar color screening and heavy metals), and align product classification/labeling with MFDS kimchi requirements.
Food Safety MediumDongchimi is a live-fermented watery kimchi; microbial succession and pH change occur during storage, and yeast growth can be associated with spoilage/quality loss, increasing rejection and recall risk if sanitation and cold-chain controls fail.Apply HACCP controls for raw-vegetable washing, brine sanitation, fermentation monitoring (e.g., pH), and maintain continuous refrigeration through distribution.
Logistics MediumAs a water-heavy refrigerated fermented product, dongchimi has high logistics sensitivity: temperature abuse accelerates fermentation (gas generation, acidification, softening) and can cause package bloating/leakage and rapid quality downgrade during distribution.Use validated refrigerated logistics, specify maximum transit temperatures, and adopt packaging/headspace designs suitable for ongoing fermentation.
Documentation Gap MediumFor imports, MFDS requires foreign food facility registration prior to import declaration and applies inspection-based controls; incomplete registration or missing/incorrect documents can delay or block clearance.Complete MFDS foreign facility registration in advance via Imported Food Information Maru and maintain a shipment document checklist aligned to the applicable MFDS inspection pathway.
Standards
- HACCP (Korea HACCP system; accreditation/certification functions supported by Korea Agency of HACCP Accreditation and Services)
FAQ
Are preservatives allowed in dongchimi products sold in South Korea?Dongchimi sold as a kimchi product in South Korea is subject to MFDS kimchi specifications that state preservatives should not be detected (and tar colors should not be detected). This means formulations and supplier controls must be designed to avoid preservative use that would trigger a positive detection in compliance testing.
What label information is typically required on packaged dongchimi in South Korea?MFDS labeling rules require core information such as the product name, ingredients, manufactured date and expiration date (or quality retention date), net contents, the business identity/address, nutrition information, and storage instructions and warnings on the package.
If a foreign manufacturer wants to export dongchimi to South Korea, what is a key pre-import requirement?MFDS states that registration to MFDS is a mandatory requirement for foreign food facilities exporting products to Korea, and it must be completed before import declaration (via the Imported Food Information Maru system). MFDS can also conduct on-site inspections to verify sanitation status, and missing pre-registration can lead to import declaration rejection.
Sources
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Raw materials: Fresh Cabbage, Fresh Radishes
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