South Korea's seafood exports have achieved positive growth for three consecutive years

According to data from the Ministry of Oceans and Seas of South Korea, South Korea's seafood exports reached US$3.03 billion in 2024, up 1.2% year-on-year. Among them, kelp exports increased the most, reaching US$997 million, up 25.8% year-on-year, and tuna exports increased by 4.7%, close to US$600 million. Tuna products are mainly exported to Europe and the United States. By market, South Korea's main seafood markets include Japan and the United States, with exports to these two countries increasing by 3.4% and 11.7% respectively; exports to Europe also surged by 16.4%. The South Korean government's support has played a positive role in the growth of seafood exports. The state has provided companies with about US$90 million in loans and US$7.7 billion in export vouchers to help stabilize corporate operations and expand market access. The South Korean Ministry of Commerce plans to launch a non-tariff barrier platform in May and boost participation in the European ...