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South Korea’s frozen vannamei shrimp imports declined sharply in the first half of 2026.According to seafood trade stati...
30/07/2026

South Korea’s frozen vannamei shrimp imports declined sharply in the first half of 2026.

According to seafood trade statistics, imports totaled 906 tons from January to June 2026, down 70.4% from 3,059 tons a year earlier.
June imports reached 217 tons, down 43.5% year-on-year, but up 33.1% from May.

Malaysia remained the largest supplier with 533 tons, accounting for 58.8% of total imports.
Vietnam followed with 319 tons, while Ecuador supplied 44 tons.
By supplier, imports from Malaysia fell 42.7% year-on-year, while Vietnam increased 80.2% and Ecuador rose 33.3%.

Import prices showed mixed trends.
Malaysia-origin frozen vannamei shrimp averaged USD 7.01/kg in June, up 3.9% year-on-year.
Vietnam-origin products averaged USD 7.33/kg, down 10.4% from a year earlier.

Union Forsea Corp. analyzed that prices are expected to remain generally stable for now, but domestic market volatility may continue due to the sharp decline in overall import volume.

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27/07/2026

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함께한 친구: Fresh Catch Seafood Market Shrimp & Crab - 방금 우수 팬으로 인정받았습니다! 🎉
25/07/2026

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UK seafood imports into South Korea increased in the first half of 2026.According to seafood trade statistics, South Kor...
22/07/2026

UK seafood imports into South Korea increased in the first half of 2026.

According to seafood trade statistics, South Korea imported 3,718 tons of UK-origin seafood from January to June 2026, up 19.4% from 3,114 tons a year earlier.
Frozen mackerel led the growth, accounting for 64.6% of total UK seafood imports with 2,402 tons.
Frozen cooked whelk meat followed with a 29.5% share, while frozen herring roe for caviar substitute accounted for 3.0%.

By item, frozen mackerel imports increased by 59.1% year-on-year, while frozen herring roe for caviar substitute rose by 32.9%.
In contrast, frozen cooked whelk meat imports fell 24.6% year-on-year to 1,098 tons.

Import prices increased across major items.
UK-origin frozen mackerel averaged USD 5.39/kg, up 89.8% year-on-year.
Frozen cooked whelk meat averaged USD 14.27/kg, while frozen herring roe for caviar substitute reached USD 7.22/kg.

Union Forsea Corp. analyzed that rising import prices may affect Korea’s domestic distribution market in the second half of 2026.

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Canadian seafood imports into South Korea surged in the first half of 2026.According to seafood trade statistics compile...
20/07/2026

Canadian seafood imports into South Korea surged in the first half of 2026.

According to seafood trade statistics compiled by Union Forsea Corp., South Korea imported 2,702 tons of Canadian seafood from January to June 2026, up 77.6% from 1,521 tons a year earlier.

June imports reached 459 tons, up 57.7% year-on-year, although down 37.0% from May.

Chilled Atlantic salmon led the growth, accounting for 69.1% of total Canadian seafood imports.

Live lobster followed with a 20.3% share, while other seafood items accounted for 10.5%.

The average import price of Canada-origin live lobster stood at USD 31.57/kg in June, up 2.0% from a year earlier.

Union Forsea Corp. analyzed that chilled salmon and live lobster are becoming key items in Korea’s premium seafood market.

Source: Union Forsea Corp.
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19/07/2026

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19/07/2026

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South Korea’s frozen baby octopus imports declined in the first half of 2026, while import prices rose sharply.According...
17/07/2026

South Korea’s frozen baby octopus imports declined in the first half of 2026, while import prices rose sharply.

According to seafood trade statistics, South Korea imported 10,920 tons of frozen baby octopus from January to June 2026, down 11.3% from 12,316 tons a year earlier.

June imports totaled 1,951 tons, down 11.9% year-on-year and 7.8% from May.

Vietnam remained the largest supplier with 8,567 tons, accounting for 78.5% of total imports. Thailand followed with 1,606 tons, while China supplied 468 tons.

Import prices increased among major suppliers.

Vietnam-origin frozen baby octopus averaged USD 6.87/kg in June, up 13.2% year-on-year and 31.9% from the previous month.

Thailand-origin products averaged USD 7.97/kg, up 9.0% year-on-year and 43.1% month-on-month.

Union Forsea Corp. analyzed that lower import volume and rising supplier prices may put upward pressure on Korea’s domestic distribution prices.

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17/07/2026

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17/07/2026

함께한 친구: Haru Le - Logistics & Xuất Nhập Khẩu - 방금 우수 팬으로 인정받았습니다! 🎉

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