Agricultural Trade Office

The U.S. Embassy, Seoul

www.atoseoul.com

• Data Source: Trade Data Monitor (TDM), CIF Value Basis, Rank 2018(Jan-Dec)

• This presentation tracks Korea’s imports of agricultural products on a four-digit HS Code.

• This presentation tracks those product categories that the U.S. exported $10 million or larger value to Korea in 2018. The only exceptions are, Live Fish (HS0301 – 8.9M) Butter and Dairy Spreads (HS0405 – 7.2M), Honey(HS0409 - $3.6M).

Korea’s Agricultural Imports From the World vs. From the U.S.

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Top 10 Ag. Exporters to Korea

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Korea, 5th Largest U.S. Export Market

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Source: BICO data, FOB Value Basis

Agricultural Imports by Sector From the World / From the U.S.

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000

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Intermediate

Cnsumer

Forest

Fishery

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Total 2017 Total 2018 Total `18 Sept Total `19 Sept

1,552

1,098

4,096

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164

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Korea’s Agricultural Imports From The U.S.

Sector Breakdown

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Live Horses (HS0101) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Germany Canada Netherlands Australia

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Beef, Fresh (HS0201) Top Exporters to Korea

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1,000

World The U.S. Australia Canada New Zealand Mexico

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Beef, Frozen (HS0202) Top Exporters to Korea

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800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

1,800

2,000

World The U.S. Australia New Zealand Mexico Canada

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ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

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800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

1,800

2,000

World The U.S. Germany Spain Chile Canada

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Pork, Fresh & Frozen (HS0203) Top Exporters to Korea

Bovine Edible Offal, Not Dried (HS0206)

Top Exporters to Korea

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100

150

200

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300

World The U.S. Australia New Zealand Spain Germany

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Poultry Meat (HS0207) Top Exporters to Korea

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100

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250

300

World Brazil The U.S. Thailand Denmark Australia

Mill

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Pig Fat (HS0209) Top Exporters to Korea

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10

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25

World The U.S. Canada Spain France Denmark

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Meat offal (HS0210) Top Exporters to Korea

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14

16

18

World The U.S. Spain Italy Australia Taiwan

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

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World China Hong Kong Japan Taiwan The U.S.

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fish, Live (HS0301) Top Exporters to Korea

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1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

World Russia China The U.S. Norway Taiwan

Mill

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fish, Frozen – Not Fillets (HS0303) Top Exporters to Korea

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400

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600

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World Vietnam The U.S. Norway China Russia

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ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fish, Fillets (HS0304) Top Exporters to Korea

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1,000

1,200

1,400

World Russia Vietnam China Canada The U.S. (#9)

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Crustaceans (HS0306) Top Exporters to Korea

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80

World The U.S. Australia New Zealand France Netherlands

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Milk and Cream (HS0402) Top Exporters to Korea

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20

40

60

80

100

120

140

World Netherlands Germany The U.S. Canada France

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Whey (HS0404) Top Exporters to Korea

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80

World New Zealand France The U.S. The U.K. Australia

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Butter and Dairy Spreads (HS0405) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. New Zealand Germany Australia France

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Cheese and Curd (HS0406) Top Exporters to Korea

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2

4

6

8

10

12

14

World New Zealand The U.S. Australia Argentina Canada

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s $

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Honey (HS0409) Top Exporters to Korea

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Guts, Bladders, Stomachs (HS0504) Top Exporters to Korea

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5

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25

World The U.S. Australia The U.K. - -

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Potatoes, Fresh or Chilled (HS0701) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Australia China Turkey Chile

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Almonds, Walnuts, Pistachio, etc. (HS0802)

Top Exporters to Korea

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World Philippines Thailand The U.S. Peru Mexico

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ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Dates, Fig, Pineapples, etc. (HS0804) Top Exporters to Korea

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50

100

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World The U.S. South Africa Chile Israel Australia

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Citrus Fruit, Fresh (HS0805) Top Exporters to Korea

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World Chile The U.S. Peru Australia Turkey

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Grapes, Fresh/Dried (HS0806) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Chile Uzbekistan New Zealand Australia

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Cherries, etc., Fresh (HS0809) Top Exporters to Korea

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Other Fresh Fruits – Cranberry, Blueberry, etc. (HS0810)

Top Exporters to Korea

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World China The U.S. Chile Vietnam Peru

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fruits & Nuts, Frozen (HS0811) Top Exporters to Korea

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World Colombia The U.S. Brazil Vietnam Ethiopia

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Coffee (HS0901) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Australia Ukraine Russia Canada

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Wheat & Meslin (HS1001) Top Exporters to Korea

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500

1,000

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2,000

2,500

World The U.S. Russia Argentina Brazil South Africa

Mill

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Corn (HS1005) Top Exporters to Korea

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World China Vietnam The U.S. Thailand Australia

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Rice (HS1006) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. China India Japan -

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Grain Sorghum(HS1007) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Brazil China Canada Russia

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Soybeans (HS1201) Top Exporters to Korea

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200

250

World China India The U.S. Nigeria Pakistan

Mill

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Oil Seeds (HS1207) Top Exporters to Korea

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World Australia The U.S. China Japan Thailand

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Seed for Sowing (HS1209) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Australia Canada Spain Italy

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Hay and Fodder (HS1214) Top Exporters to Korea

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50

100

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World China Vietnam India The U.S. France

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Vegetable Saps & Extracts (HS1302) Top Exporters to Korea

0

50

100

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World The U.S. Vietnam Argentina Canada Thailand

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ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Soybean Oil (HS1507) Top Exporters to Korea

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World The U.S. Singapore Malaysia China Indonesia

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Margarine, Shortening (HS1517) Top Exporters to Korea

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s $

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2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Sausages & Similar Products (HS1601) Top Exporters to Korea

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World Thailand China The U.S. Denmark Netherlands

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Other Prepared or Preserved Meat (HS1602)

Top Exporters to Korea

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120

140

World China The U.S. Netherlands Germany France

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Glucose Syrup (HS1702) Top Exporters to Korea

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World China Germany Japan The U.S. Vietnam

Mill

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Sugar Confectionery (HS1704) Top Exporters to Korea

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350

World The U.S. China Belgium Italy Malaysia

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Chocolate Confectionery (HS1806) Top Exporters to Korea

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180

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World Germany France The U.S. New Zealand The U.K.

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Preparations of Flour, Groats (HS1901) Top Exporters to Korea

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40

World The U.S. Belgium China Thailand Taiwan

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s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Cereal Products (HS1904) Top Exporters to Korea

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100

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350

400

World Malaysia The U.S. China Japan Indonesia

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Bread, Pastry, Cakes, Cookies (HS1905) Top Exporters to Korea

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10

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30

35

40

45

World China The U.S. Italy Chile Spain

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Tomatoes, Prepared (HS2002) Top Exporters to Korea

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100

120

140

160

180

World The U.S. Canada Belgium China Netherlands

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Including: Frozen Potato Flake

Other Vegetables, Prepared/Frozen (HS2004)

Top Exporters to Korea

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100

150

200

250

300

World China Thailand The U.S. Spain Italy

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Including: Canned Sweet Corn

Other Vegetables, Prepared/Not Frozen (HS2005)

Top Exporters to Korea

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50

100

150

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350

400

World China The U.S. Vietnam Thailand Philippines

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Including: Canned Fruits, Peanut Butter

Other Preserved Fruits & Nuts (HS2008) Top Exporters to Korea

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250

World The U.S. Spain Chile Vietnam China

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fruit Juices (HS2009) Top Exporters to Korea

0

20

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60

80

100

120

World The U.S. China Brazil Vietnam Germany

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Preparations of Coffee or Tea (HS2101) Top Exporters to Korea

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100

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250

300

World China Japan The U.S. Thailand Hong Kong

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Sauces & Preparations (HS2103) Top Exporters to Korea

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800

1,000

1,200

1,400

1,600

World The U.S. New Zealand Canada Australia Japan

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

NES: Not Elsewhere Specified

Food Preparations, NES (HS2106) Top Exporters to Korea

0

20

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60

80

100

120

World The U.S. Thailand Japan Germany Austria

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Flavored Beverages (HS2202) Top Exporters to Korea

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

World Japan China Belgium The U.S. Germany

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Beer (HS2203) Top Exporters to Korea

0

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100

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250

300

World France Chile Italy The U.S. Spain

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Wine (HS2204) Top Exporters to Korea

0

50

100

150

200

250

300

World The U.S. Pakistan Brazil Australia Cambodia

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Ethyl Alcohol over 80% AC (HS2207) Top Exporters to Korea

0

50

100

150

200

250

World The U.K. China The U.S. France Japan

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Sprits & Whiskies (HS2208) Top Exporters to Korea

0

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100

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250

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350

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450

500

World The U.S. China Egypt Canada Ukraine

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Residues of Starch Manufacture (HS2303)

Top Exporters to Korea

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

World The U.S. China France Australia Thailand

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Animal Feeds, Prepared (HS2309) Top Exporters to Korea

0

50

100

150

200

250

World The U.S. Canada Japan Australia New Zealand

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Bovine Hides and Skins, Raw (HS4101) Top Exporters to Korea

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

World Denmark Finland Canada The U.S. Russia

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Fur Skins, Raw (HS4301) Top Exporters to Korea

0

100

200

300

400

500

600

World New Zealand Canada The U.S. Japan Papua NewGuinea

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Logs (HS4403) Top Exporters to Korea

0

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300

350

400

450

World The U.S. Brazil India Australia Turkey

Mill

ion

s $

USD

2018 2018 (Jan-Sept) 2019 (Jan-Sept)

Cotton (HS5201) Top Exporters to Korea