Republic of Korea - Frozen Yellowfin Tuna - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Price in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

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

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Price in South Korea (FOB) - 2022

The average frozen yellowfin tuna export price stood at $2,336 per ton in December 2022, declining by -4.6% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 14% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,764 per ton. From June 2022 to December 2022, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Ecuador ($5,471 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Philippines ($1,411 per ton) 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 Indonesia (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Price in South Korea (CIF) - 2022

The average frozen yellowfin tuna import price stood at $4,463 per ton in December 2022, surging by 5.3% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2022 when the average import price increased by 150% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $6,392 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to December 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was Kiribati ($6,511 per ton), while the price for France amounted to $4,120 per ton.

From December 2021 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kiribati (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Exports in South Korea

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen yellowfin tuna decreased by -1.1% to 35K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26%.

In value terms, frozen yellowfin tuna exports totaled $82M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $84M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Export of Frozen Yellowfin Tuna in South Korea (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Vietnam22.620.932.431.912.2%
Japan12.212.315.014.86.7%
Spain11.622.34.912.32.0%
Thailand11.712.310.010.7-2.9%
China3.34.61.53.0-3.1%
Ecuador3.82.02.12.5-13.0%
Philippines0.71.61.91.939.5%
Mexico1.50.20.80.8-18.9%
Mauritius1.50.60.30.7-22.4%
ItalyN/A4.15.8N/A41.5%
Others2.12.86.43.922.9%
Total71.083.781.382.55.1%

Top Export Markets for Frozen Yellowfin Tuna from South Korea in 2022:

  1. Vietnam (12.6K tons)
  2. Thailand (7.6K tons)
  3. Spain (4.9K tons)
  4. Japan (3.1K tons)
  5. Philippines (1.2K tons)
  6. China (1.2K tons)
  7. Ecuador (1.2K tons)
  8. Mexico (0.5K tons)
  9. Mauritius (0.5K tons)

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Imports in South Korea

Frozen yellowfin tuna imports into South Korea shrank to 747 tons in 2022, with a decrease of -12.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year.

In value terms, frozen yellowfin tuna imports contracted to $1.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36%.

Import of Frozen Yellowfin Tuna in South Korea (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)811457747560-11.6%
Kiribati3,802462595508-48.9%
Vanuatu3,401110165317-54.7%
China19825240730515.5%
Seychelles41434.112090.4-39.8%
Ghana74.749.574.155.6-9.4%
Spain89.556.835.826.9-33.0%
Japan1290.513.713.3-53.1%
NauruN/A119N/AN/A0%
Papua New Guinea445N/AN/AN/A0%
Others16547.86.8N/A-79.7%
Total9,5291,5892,1641,877-41.8%

Top Suppliers of Frozen Yellowfin Tuna to South Korea in 2022:

  1. Kiribati (285.3 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (155.7 tons)
  3. Vanuatu (120.6 tons)
  4. China (91.4 tons)
  5. Ghana (36.6 tons)
  6. Seychelles (26.2 tons)
  7. Spain (20.0 tons)
  8. Japan (11.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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      10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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      12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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      14. Production Volume And Growth
      15. Exports And Growth
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      17. Market Size And Growth
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      19. Imports And Growth
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      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
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