Republic of Korea - Beer - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Republic of Korea - Beer - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Beer Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

  1. Beer Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022
  2. Beer Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022
  3. Beer Imports in South Korea
  4. Beer Exports in South Korea

Beer Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average beer import price stood at $887 per thousand litres in December 2022, stabilizing at the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 9.4% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $933 per thousand litres in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to December 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($2.0 per litre), while the price for Japan ($771 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

In December 2022, the average beer export price amounted to $654 per thousand litres, increasing by 1.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 an increase of 15% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $767 per thousand litres in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to December 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was the United States ($2.5 per litre), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($494 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports in South Korea

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of beer increased by 5.2% to 271M litres in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 360M litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, beer imports reached $225M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $281M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Beer in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China46.635.140.648.51.3%
Netherlands32.644.248.032.0-0.6%
Ireland18.418.118.224.710.3%
United States36.437.920.423.7-13.3%
Germany19.419.317.320.21.4%
Japan42.66.27.618.7-24.0%
Czech Republic9.45.48.813.613.1%
Belgium41.429.030.68.3-41.5%
Others34.031.931.635.11.1%
Total281227223225-7.1%

Top Suppliers of Beer to South Korea in 2022:

  1. China (64.5M litres)
  2. Netherlands (49.8M litres)
  3. Japan (26.0M litres)
  4. Ireland (25.5M litres)
  5. Germany (21.9M litres)
  6. Czech Republic (20.8M litres)
  7. United States (15.8M litres)
  8. Belgium (6.9M litres)

Beer Exports in South Korea

In 2022, shipments abroad of beer was finally on the rise to reach 88M litres for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 183M litres in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, beer exports expanded sharply to $77M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The exports peaked at $147M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Beer in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR32.530.831.633.00.5%
Japan1.92.17.611.682.8%
Iraq8.56.16.96.5-8.6%
United States5.24.16.35.94.3%
Singapore4.16.23.54.0-0.8%
Mongolia1.41.44.13.637.0%
Russia3.42.51.33.2-2.0%
China85.725.93.22.1-71.0%
Others4.75.34.46.813.1%
Total14784.569.076.7-19.5%

Top Export Markets for Beer from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (37.1M litres)
  2. Japan (11.3M litres)
  3. Iraq (11.0M litres)
  4. Singapore (5.5M litres)
  5. United States (5.2M litres)
  6. Mongolia (5.1M litres)
  7. Russia (4.8M litres)
  8. China (2.4M litres)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the beer 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 51 - Beer of Barley

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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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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