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South Korea: The government needs to make mung bean purchase a reality

Dried Mung Bean
South Korea
Published Nov 25, 2022

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7,800 won for 1 kg of grade 1 Farmhouse “Not enough to meet production cost” Peruvian mass distribution at low prices Domestic consumption sluggish Price decline Amid the recent decline in domestic mung bean prices, it was found that more than 4,000 tons of Peruvian mung beans were imported this year as well. Producers are urging the government to come up with countermeasures, saying that domestic mung bean prices are declining as imports continue despite an investigation into the country of origin of Peruvian mung beans imported last year.

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7,800 won for 1 kg of 1st grade Farmers “not meeting production costs” Bulk distribution at low prices from Peru Declining domestic consumption prices While the price of domestic mung beans has continued to decline recently, it was found that more than 4,000 tons of Peruvian mung beans were imported this year as well. Producers are urging the government to come up with countermeasures, saying that domestic mung bean prices are falling due to continuing imports despite an investigation into the origin of Peruvian mung beans imported last year. ◆4,000 tons of Peruvian mung beans imported this year = According to the Korea Customs Service, 4,232.5 tons of Peruvian mung beans were imported from January to October this year. Peruvian mung beans were suspected of violating the country of origin last year (8561.2 tons), and a government investigation is currently underway. . Even under such circumstances, the reason why mung bean imports from Peru are proceeding this year is ...
Source: Nongmin
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