Market
In this record, "dried-green-beans" is treated as dried mung beans (Vigna radiata; HS 071331) in the South Korea market. South Korea is an import-dependent consumer market: UN Comtrade-based WITS data for 2023 show HS 071331 imports led by Peru and China. Domestic cultivation exists (Korean cultivar development and cultivation/sprout-use research is published), but imports are a major supply component. Market access hinges on MFDS imported-food declaration/inspection requirements and APQA plant-quarantine rules, making residue and quarantine/document issues the main clearance risks.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market supported by both imports and limited domestic cultivation (including local cultivar development and agronomic trials).
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighPesticide-residue non-compliance is a deal-breaker risk for dried mung beans entering South Korea: Korea Food Code MRLs apply and FoodSafetyKorea describes a default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg when a pesticide/commodity MRL is not listed. A failed MFDS import inspection can lead to non-entry actions (e.g., rejection/return/disposal) and increased scrutiny for future shipments.Align pesticide programs to Korea MRLs/import tolerances, run pre-shipment residue testing against Korea Food Code criteria (including the default rule where relevant), and ensure MFDS registration/declaration data are consistent and complete.
Phytosanitary MediumAPQA plant quarantine requirements (including phytosanitary certification for applicable plant/plant-product imports) create a shipment-hold risk if documents are missing/invalid or if quarantine findings are detected at inspection.Obtain phytosanitary certificates from the exporting-country competent authority when required, keep shipments free from soil/contamination, and implement pest-prevention controls and inspection prior to loading.
Supply Concentration MediumSouth Korea’s HS 071331 import supply is origin-concentrated (WITS 2023 indicates Peru and China as leading suppliers), increasing exposure to origin-specific disruptions (crop shocks, policy changes, logistics disruptions).Qualify multiple origins/suppliers and maintain safety stock for sprout/food-manufacturing continuity.
Documentation Gap LowInconsistencies between MFDS declarations, foreign facility registration information (where applicable), and shipment documentation can delay clearance and increase the likelihood of inspection escalation.Run a pre-shipment document/data reconciliation against MFDS Imported Food Information Maru workflows and importer checklists; use a single source of truth for product naming, origin, and facility identifiers.
Sustainability- Pesticide-use stewardship and residue-control programs aligned to Korea Food Code MRL/PLS expectations to avoid import non-compliance.
FAQ
What is the default pesticide residue limit in South Korea if a pesticide/commodity MRL is not listed?FoodSafetyKorea’s MRL application criteria state that if an MRL is not listed for a pesticide/commodity combination, a default MRL of 0.01 mg/kg applies. This makes pre-shipment residue control and testing critical for dried mung beans entering South Korea.
Which documents are commonly required for importing dried mung beans into South Korea?Key documents highlighted in official sources include an MFDS import declaration filed through MFDS systems (including Imported Food Information Maru) and, for quarantine-controlled plant/plant-product imports, a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting-country authority under APQA plant quarantine rules.
Which countries supplied most of South Korea’s HS 071331 imports in 2023?WITS (UN Comtrade-based) data for 2023 show Peru and China as the top suppliers of South Korea’s HS 071331 imports by value, with additional supply from countries such as the United States and Uzbekistan.