Korean seaweed's popularity is even hotter this year as exports to the US and China soared by 40%

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yun-gu = As the popularity of Korean seaweed is increasing in the global market, seaweed exports from January to February of this year increased by nearly 30% compared to the same period last year. In particular, exports to the US and Chinese markets each increased by more than 40%. According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries on the 31st, seaweed exports from January to February amounted to $141.36 million, a 28.1% increase from the same period last year. The volume increased by 15.3% to 6,074 tons (tons). Among major markets, exports to the United States, China, and Thailand increased noticeably. In the United States, the largest market for Korean seaweed, demand for seasoned seaweed has increased thanks to increased awareness of seaweed products. Accordingly, seaweed exports to the United States from January to February increased by 41.6% to $28.18 million. US export volume increased by 29.5% to 862 tons. The popularity of Korean seaweed ...