Rice in   South Korea

Exports In 2023, South Korea exported $36.8M in Rice, making it the 35th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 498th most exported product in South Korea. The main destination of Rice exports from South Korea are: Ethiopia ($11.7M), United States ($9.97M), Kenya ($4.52M), Burma ($3.31M), and Djibouti ($1.6M).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of South Korea between 2022 and 2023 were United States ($6.18M), Ethiopia ($2.95M), and Burma ($2.33M).

Imports In 2023, South Korea imported $208M in Rice, becoming the 49th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 306th most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Rice primarily from: China ($117M), United States ($68.3M), Thailand ($20.7M), India ($1.13M), and Pakistan ($398k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for South Korea between 2022 and 2023 were India ($1.07M), Pakistan ($394k), and Singapore ($104k).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as Wismettac Asian Foods (11) and Riviana Foods (4) were at the forefront of shipping Rice from South Korea to the United States.