Korea’s kimchi exports are anticipated to hit an all-time excessive this 12 months amid rising international demand for Korean meals, customs information confirmed Monday.
Abroad gross sales of kimchi, a conventional Korean aspect dish sometimes created from cabbage, reached $137.39 million within the first 10 months of 2025, up 2 % from $134.67 million recorded over the identical interval final 12 months, in response to information by the Korea Customs Service.
Imports of kimchi rose 3.1 % on-year to $159.46 million from $154.59 million over the 10-month interval.
On the present tempo, full-year exports are anticipated to surpass the earlier document of $163.57 million set in 2024, backed by continued international curiosity in Korean delicacies.
Japan remained the most important purchaser of Korean kimchi, importing $47.55 million price from January to October, up 4.4 % from a 12 months earlier.
Exports to the USA fell 5.8 % on-year to $36.01 million, whereas shipments to the Netherlands declined 3.3 % to $7.97 million.
