Exports In 2022, South Korea exported $34.2M in Rice, making it the 38th largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 552nd most exported product in South Korea. The main destination of Rice exports from South Korea are: Kenya ($10.8M), Ethiopia ($8.79M), United States ($3.8M), Yemen ($3.55M), and Uganda ($1.14M).
The fastest growing export markets for Rice of South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were Kenya ($8.51M), Ethiopia ($4.11M), and United States ($2.21M).
Imports In 2022, South Korea imported $415M in Rice, becoming the 23rd largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 219th most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Rice primarily from: China ($210M), United States ($121M), Vietnam ($35.5M), Australia ($24.1M), and Thailand ($23.7M).
The fastest growing import markets in Rice for South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were China ($33.8M), Australia ($17.8M), and Thailand ($7M).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Riviana Foods (8) and Wismettac Asian Foods (2) were at the forefront of shipping Rice from South Korea to the United States.