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South Korea recorded more meat consumption than rice for the second year in a row

Rice
Meat
South Korea
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Published Mar 13, 2024

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For the second year in a row, meat consumption in South Korea has exceeded rice consumption, with an estimated per capita meat consumption of 60.6 kilograms in 2021, marking a 1.3% increase from the previous year. This trend is attributed to a growing preference for dining out and Westernized food preferences among South Koreans. As one of the world's largest beef consumers, South Korea is currently being targeted by Paraguay for market entry.
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Faxcarne | Meat consumption in South Korea has surpassed rice consumption for the second year in a row, according to a report published by the South Korean Institute of Rural Economy. According to the material, per capita meat consumption was estimated at 60.6 kilograms last year, 1.3% more than the 59.8 kilograms of the previous year. Per capita meat consumption exceeded that of rice, at 56.4 kilograms. The increase in meat consumption is mainly attributed to South Koreans' tendency to eat out more and their Westernized tastes, ...
Source: Elagro
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