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01/10/2026

Spanish Seafood Imports to South Korea Rise 13.5%
From January to August 2026, South Korea imported 3,484 tons of seafood from Spain, up 13.5% year-on-year.
Frozen squid imports increased 27.5% to 2,249 tons, driving overall growth, while frozen ray imports rose 59.7% to 230 tons.
In contrast, frozen Atlantic bluefin tuna fillets fell 41.6% to 216 tons, although the average import price increased 22.6% to USD 26.01/kg.
Spain’s ranking among seafood suppliers to South Korea also improved from 21st to 19th.
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28/09/2026

Sri Lankan Seafood Imports to South Korea Rise 13.2%

From January to August 2026, South Korea imported 43 tons of seafood from Sri Lanka, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Frozen bigeye tuna became the largest item at 14 tons, followed by dried anchovy at 10 tons and frozen swordfish at 8 tons.
Dried anchovy imports fell 60.0% from 25 tons to 10 tons, while new imports of bigeye tuna and swordfish helped drive overall growth.
Sri Lanka’s seafood supply to South Korea is gradually shifting from dried products toward frozen large pelagic fish.

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27/09/2026

India’s Seafood Imports to South Korea Surge 77.1%

From January to August 2026, South Korea imported 2,515 tons of seafood from India, up 77.1% year-on-year.
Frozen croaker species led the increase with 759 tons, up 121.9%, followed by frozen Johnius species at 458 tons and frozen Acetes shrimp at 415 tons.
In contrast, frozen white leg shrimp meat fell 44.2% to 275 tons, with its share of total imports dropping from 34.7% to 10.9%.
The top five products accounted for 89.6% of total import volume.
Union Forsea Corp. noted that India’s seafood exports to South Korea are shifting from white leg shrimp toward a broader mix of fish and small shrimp products.

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26/09/2026

Pakistan Seafood Imports to South Korea Fall 39%
South Korea imported 2,268 tons of seafood from Pakistan from January to August 2026, down 39.0% year-on-year.
Frozen three spot crab remained the largest item at 1,679 tons, but imports fell 45.8%. Its average import price rose 20.7% to USD 2.73/kg.
Frozen cut three spot crab also declined 28.7%, while frozen hairtail, croaker species, and razor clams recorded increases.
Overall average import prices rose 19.5% to USD 2.77/kg despite the sharp drop in volume.
Pakistan’s seafood supply to South Korea remains heavily dependent on three spot crab, although the product mix is gradually diversifying.

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23/09/2026

Sri Lankan Dried Skipjack Rejected in South Korea

A dried skipjack product from Sri Lanka was rejected during import inspection in South Korea due to excessive histamine.

The permitted limit was 200 mg/kg or less, while the tested result reached 5,601 mg/kg.

The manufacturer/exporter was CAFEX EXPORTS (PVT) LTD., and the rejection was reported at Incheon Port on September 22, 2026.

This case applies to a specific product and manufacturer/exporter and should not be generalized to all Sri Lankan dried skipjack products.

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22/09/2026

Philippine Seafood Imports to South Korea Surge 160%

South Korea imported 2,294 tons of seafood from the Philippines from January to August 2026, up 160.4% year-on-year.
Frozen cooked octopus led the increase with 1,354 tons, accounting for 59.0% of total imports.
Frozen cooked abalone meat also rose 130.4%, while frozen cooked octopus legs increased 18.3%.

In August alone, imports reached 374 tons, down 13.2% from July but still 54.2% above the recent 36-month monthly average.
Average import prices were mixed, with frozen cooked octopus rising to USD 10.09/kg.
Union Forsea Corp. noted that frozen cooked octopus remains the main driver of Philippine seafood imports to South Korea.

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16/09/2026

Thailand Seafood Imports to South Korea Fall 41.4% in August

South Korea imported 655 tons of seafood from Thailand in August 2026, down 41.4% year-on-year and 21.2% from July.
Cumulative imports from January to August reached 7,112 tons, down 4.4% from the same period last year.
Frozen baby octopus imports fell 33.2% to 1,878 tons, while frozen white leg shrimp meat declined 20.6% to 734 tons.

In contrast, salted jellyfish imports increased 76.3% to 1,855 tons.
Average import prices also rose, with frozen baby octopus at USD 8.03/kg and frozen white leg shrimp meat at USD 12.94/kg.
Lower supply of key items may place upward pressure on domestic distribution prices if the current trend continues.

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15/09/2026

CONXEMAR 2026 to Open in Vigo, Spain

CONXEMAR 2026, the 27th International Frozen Seafood Exhibition, will be held from October 6 to 8, 2026, at IFEVI in Vigo, Spain.

The event will bring together global seafood producers, importers, exporters, processors, distributors, cold-chain companies, packaging suppliers, and machinery providers.

Key sectors include frozen fish, squid, octopus, shrimp, shellfish, processed seafood, cold chain, logistics, and value-added seafood products.

The 2025 edition welcomed 812 exhibitors from 46 countries and 30,405 industry visitors from 110 countries.

This year’s online B2B matchmaking program will also run from September 21 to October 16, supporting global seafood trade and supplier development.

Union Forsea Corp. expects CONXEMAR 2026 to be an important platform for Korean importers seeking new suppliers and updated market trends in Europe.

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14/09/2026

Fresh Salmon Imports to South Korea Decline, While Prices Rise

South Korea imported 1,230 tons of chilled salmon in August 2026, down 1.4% from the same month last year.

Cumulative imports from January to August reached 9,496 tons, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Norway remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 99.2% of total chilled salmon imports.

The average import price of Norwegian chilled salmon rose 7.4% to USD 11.53/kg.

Overall, the market showed slightly lower import volume but higher unit prices, with supply still heavily dependent on Norway.

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12/09/2026

Frozen Cooked Octopus Imports to South Korea Rise in August

South Korea imported 254 tons of frozen cooked octopus in August 2026, up 28.9% from the same month last year.

Compared with July, imports fell 5.9%, but the August volume remained 72.9% above the recent 36-month monthly average.

Cumulative imports from January to August reached 1,402 tons, up 16.4% year-on-year.

The Philippines remained the dominant supplier, accounting for 96.5% of total imports, with volume up 33.9% from last year.

Average import prices also increased, with the Philippines at USD 10.09/kg and Indonesia at USD 9.07/kg.

Overall, the market showed higher import volume and rising unit prices, while supply remained highly dependent on the Philippines.

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