[2025 Chuseok distribution industry trend changes] Clear 'polarization' between practical and high-end... preference for fruits and beef increases

Published Sep 19, 2025

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[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporters Park Hyun-yeol and Kim Jin-oh] The word that penetrated the Chuseok gift set consumer market this year was 'polarization'. This naturally emerged as 'practicality' and 'luxury' divided the gift set trends. Consumers are enthusiastic about practicality (value for money) as the era of high prices continues. This strategy aims to open wallets wide in preparation for Chuseok by offering reasonable price ranges and discount benefits that reduce consumer burden. At the same time, there is also a trend of targeting high-end demand, such as Hanwoo beef, special products, luxury items, and expensive liquor. In relation to this, consumer preference for fruit and beef in this year's Chuseok gift sets was found to be high.

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Premium watermelons from Mt. Mudeung, Ulleungdo deer beef sets, and premium black pig selections stand out. Domestic fruit sets, seasonings, and canned food sets are also popular as cost-effective gift sets. The keyword that penetrated the Chuseok gift set consumer market this year was 'polarization'. The trend of gift sets is naturally divided into 'practicality' and 'luxury'. As the high-cost-of-living era continues, consumers are enthusiastic about practicality (cost-effectiveness). The strategy is to lower consumer burden with reasonable price ranges and discount benefits, and to open wallets wide for Chuseok. There is also a trend of targeting high-end demands such as Hanwoo beef, special products, luxury items, and expensive liquor. In this regard, this Chuseok, consumers showed a high preference for fruits and beef. According to a comprehensive survey conducted by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) through a professional research company on 3,000 people ...
Source: Aflnews

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