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Republic of Korea: Olive Oil Market 2025

Olive Oil Market Size in Republic of Korea

After two years of growth, the South Korean olive oil market decreased by -12.3% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Olive Oil Exports

Exports from Republic of Korea

In 2022, approx. X tons of olive oil and its fractions were exported from South Korea; shrinking by -2.8% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 136%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, olive oil exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for olive oil exports from South Korea, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, olive oil exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mongolia (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-3.7% per year) and Mongolia (+34.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for olive oil and its fractions exports from South Korea, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Mongolia, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +7.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-3.0% per year) and Mongolia (+39.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive oil export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Olive Oil Imports

Imports into Republic of Korea

In 2022, purchases abroad of olive oil and its fractions decreased by -5.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, olive oil imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of olive oil to South Korea, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, olive oil imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +8.5%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of olive oil and its fractions to South Korea, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +11.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average olive oil import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.0%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the olive oil market in Republic of Korea. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 261 - Oil of Olives, Virgin

Country coverage:

South Korea

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Republic of Korea
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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3. TRADE BALANCE
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024