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Korea seafood import market report
Monthly import volume and average CIF price per kg for 14 seafood groups, by origin country. Source: Korea Customs Service. Data through 2026-09.
| # | Product group | Tonnes (12 mo) | CIF $/kg (last 3 mo) | vs prior 3 mo | Top origins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Squid & cuttlefish | 167,837 | $3.43 | +6% | China, Peru |
| 2 | Alaska pollock | 149,357 | $2.38 | +24% | Russia, United States |
| 3 | Shrimp | 109,494 | $6.91 | -7% | Vietnam, China |
| 4 | Octopus | 68,604 | $9.18 | +10% | China, Vietnam |
| 5 | Clams | 53,551 | $1.63 | +10% | China, Vietnam |
| 6 | Salmon | 48,871 | $12.07 | +12% | Norway, Chile |
| 7 | Crabs | 42,054 | $13.47 | +20% | Russia, China |
| 8 | Mackerel | 34,907 | $5.21 | +8% | Norway, China |
| 9 | Flatfish | 23,961 | $2.88 | +1% | Russia, United States |
| 10 | Scallops | 12,478 | $4.74 | -10% | Japan, China |
| 11 | Mussels | 3,949 | $3.61 | -20% | China, New Zealand |
| 12 | Abalone | 714 | $13.91 | +5% | Philippines, China |
| 13 | Oysters | 141 | $8.95 | -14% | Japan, United States |
| 14 | Eel | 0 | $4.50 | - | Vietnam |
Prices are average CIF (cost, insurance, freight; before duty) across all sizes, forms and processing in this customs group. Use them to read the market, not to quote a specific spec.
Frequently asked questions
What does the CIF price mean here?
It is the customs value per kg declared at import into Korea: cost, insurance and freight, before Korean duty and VAT. We divide total value by total weight for each month and country.
Where does the data come from?
Korea Customs Service import statistics by HS code and country of origin. We group the HS codes into product groups and update the report every month after Korea Customs publishes the previous month.
Why does the price move when the market did not change?
Each group mixes sizes, species and processing levels. If more processed or larger product arrives in a month, the average rises. Compare the trend over several months, and by country.
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Sources: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Korea) imported food data; Korea Customs Service trade statistics. Public data, compiled by Danganote.