The number of frozen Alaskan cod imported by South Korea in January increased by 59% year-on-year

South Korea saw a significant increase in the import of frozen Alaskan cod in January 2021, with a 59% rise from the previous year, reaching 14,799 tons. The average import volume from 2015 to 2020 was 11,504 tons. Russia and the United States were the primary suppliers, contributing 14,736 tons and 63 tons respectively. The average price per kilogram in the United States was $1.33, while in Russia it was $1.12. The total cost for the imports in January 2021 was $16.66 million, marking a 29% increase from the previous year.