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Fresh Cabbage Suppliers & Prices in South Korea — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dongchimi, Dried Cabbage, Sauerkraut
HS Code
070490
Last Updated
2026-06-27
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • South Korea Fresh Cabbage market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for South Korea are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies and 0 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Cabbage in South Korea.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 1 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-27.

Fresh Cabbage Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in South Korea

0 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cabbage 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 Fresh Cabbage in South Korea (HS Code 070490)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Cabbage export volume and value in South Korea to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202410,214,3266,691,669 USD
202317,563,02612,041,645 USD
202221,117,96315,962,153 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Cabbage Exports from South Korea (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Cabbage exports from South Korea.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Canada1,002,060710,285 USD
2Guam93,475.28159,470 USD
3Hong Kong136,517.81159,100 USD
4Northern Mariana Islands71,546122,009 USD
5Singapore18,584.84884,556 USD

Fresh Cabbage Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in South Korea: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

0 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Cabbage in South Korea. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cabbage in South Korea (HS Code 070490)

Track 3 years of Fresh Cabbage import volume and value in South Korea to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202427,922,52511,001,020 USD
20237,106,3612,166,334 USD
20226,703,6292,869,612 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Cabbage to South Korea (HS Code 070490) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 1 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Cabbage to South Korea.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1China27,922,52511,001,020 USD

Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in South Korea

Track Fresh Cabbage wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in South Korea.

Historical Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Supplier Prices in South Korea (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Cabbage wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in South Korea.
Fresh Cabbage yearly average wholesale prices in South Korea: 2020: 0.54 USD / kg, 2021: 0.33 USD / kg, 2022: 0.47 USD / kg, 2023: 0.51 USD / kg, 2024: 0.56 USD / kg, 2025: 0.53 USD / kg, 2026: 0.93 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20200.54 USD / kg0.18 USD / kg0.95 USD / kg-
20210.33 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg1.08 USD / kg-
20220.47 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg1.19 USD / kg-
20230.51 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg1.38 USD / kg-
20240.56 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg1.92 USD / kg-
20250.53 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg1.54 USD / kg-
20260.93 USD / kg0.12 USD / kg11.55 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Cabbage Wholesale Export Price Updates in South Korea

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Cabbage wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in South Korea.
Fresh Cabbage latest wholesale updates by date in South Korea: 2026-06-01: 1061.19 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 173.81 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 7148.63 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 146.30 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 399.13 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-06-01양배추 ********* * *** ** ***** ****1061.19 USD / kg-
2026-06-01양배추 ********* * *** ** ***** ****173.81 USD / kg-
2026-06-01양배추 ********* * *** ** ***** ****7148.63 USD / kg-
2026-06-01양배추 ********* * *** *** ***** ****146.30 USD / kg-
2026-06-01양배추 ********* * *** *** ***** ****399.13 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh cabbage in Korea is a domestic staple crop with year-round availability built from staggered summer, autumn, and winter production windows. Supply is anchored by Gangwon highland summer cabbage, Jeonnam and Jeju winter cabbage, and nationwide autumn cabbage for kimchi season. Weather shocks can quickly tighten the market, so the government has periodically relied on stock releases and emergency imports to stabilize supply. Imports are therefore a backstop rather than the core structure of the market.
Market RoleMajor domestic producer with seasonal import supplementation
Domestic RoleStaple vegetable for household cooking, kimchi-making demand, and foodservice use
SeasonalityYear-round supply is maintained by shifting production between summer highland cabbage, autumn cabbage, and winter cabbage. The market is most sensitive around the summer monsoon, autumn transition, and late-autumn kimchi season.

Specification

Primary VarietyGreen head cabbage
Physical Attributes
  • Firm, dense heads
  • Uniform size
  • Fresh green outer leaves
  • Low bruising and disease damage
Grades
  • Wholesale grade
  • Retail grade
  • Kimchi-processing grade
Packaging
  • Wholesale crates or cartons
  • Retail-packed heads for modern trade

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Harvest -> field trimming and sorting -> wholesale market or packing house -> domestic distribution -> household, retail, and kimchi-processing use
  • Government stock release and emergency imports are used when seasonal shortages emerge
Temperature
  • Rapid removal of field heat helps preserve firmness
  • Summer shipments need short transit times to limit wilting
Atmosphere Control
  • Ventilated packaging helps prevent condensation and spoilage
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is moderate but drops quickly with heat exposure, bruising, or poor humidity control
Freight IntensityHigh
Transport ModeLand

Risks

Climate HighHeat waves, heavy rain, and typhoon-related moisture stress can hit both Gangwon highland summer cabbage and southern winter cabbage, quickly cutting yield and head quality; Korean authorities have repeatedly responded with stock releases and emergency imports to stabilize supply.Spread procurement across regions and crop windows, and pre-arrange storage and import backstops before the summer monsoon and kimchi season.
Pest Pressure MediumCyst nematode and other soil-pest pressure in Gangwon highland cabbage fields can reduce stand vigor and head formation.Use crop rotation, soil monitoring, and extension guidance before planting.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFresh imported cabbage needs plant quarantine clearance plus MFDS food-safety processing, and document mismatches can delay release at port.Align invoices, packing lists, origin documents, and phytosanitary paperwork before shipment.
Food Safety MediumResidue levels and quarantine findings can block import release and reduce retail acceptance.Pre-check residues against MFDS MRLs and confirm APQA documentation before shipment.
Logistics MediumCabbage is bulky and perishable, so trucking, storage, and cold-chain discipline can erode margin quickly, especially in summer.Use fast cross-dock flows and avoid dwell time at port and warehouse.
Market / Price Volatility MediumKimchi-season demand and weather-driven supply shifts can move wholesale prices sharply up or down.Use staggered buying and monitor government stabilization announcements.
Sustainability
  • Climate volatility in open-field and highland cabbage production
  • Soil-borne pest pressure in summer cabbage zones
  • Dependence on storage and market intervention to smooth seasonal swings
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal harvest labor tightness
  • Worker safety during hot-weather field operations
Standards
  • Korean GAP (GAP)

FAQ

Is Korea mainly a cabbage producer or an importer?Korea is mainly a producer. Imports are used as a seasonal backstop when weather or kimchi-season demand tightens supply.
Which regions matter most for supply?Gangwon highlands are the main summer source, while Jeollanam-do and Jeju are important winter-cabbage regions. Autumn cabbage is produced across the country for kimchi season.
What documents are needed if fresh cabbage is imported?A phytosanitary certificate is required, and the shipment also has to pass Korea's import food-safety checks before it can clear.
What most often moves cabbage prices in Korea?Weather, especially heat and heavy rain, can cut supply quickly and push prices around during kimchi season.

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