South Korea
U.S. Trade with South Korea in 2025
Export Market Rank
#5 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$9.76 Billion
3-Year Average
$8.58 Billion
Compound Average Growth
4.5% (2016-2025)
Total Export Value 2016 - 2025
Export Value by Commodity 2025
Top 10 Exports to South Korea in 2025
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef & Beef Products | $2.23 Billion | 232,054 | $1.92 Billion | 108% |
| Corn | $1.85 Billion | 8.14 Million | $801.22 Million | 114% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $669.85 Million | 206,792 | $575.26 Million | 84% |
| Wheat | $559.69 Million | 2.3 Million | $400.65 Million | 126% |
| Food Preparations | $523.33 Million | 12,904 | $412.67 Million | 59% |
| Dairy Products | $517.69 Million | 122,184 | $371.17 Million | 124% |
| Fresh Fruit | $351.52 Million | 128,077 | $401.7 Million | -10% |
| Tree Nuts | $346.74 Million | 47,114 | $299.83 Million | 17% |
| Distillers Grains | $324.49 Million | 1.49 Million | $286.62 Million | 85% |
| Soybeans | $241.54 Million | 523,674 | $315.78 Million | 6% |
Data and Analysis
FAS Seoul forecasts continued declines in the Republic of Korea (ROK) cattle herd and lower beef production for 2026 and 2027. High domestic beef prices continue to support demand for imported beef but tight supplies from major suppliers will limit...
Attaché Report (GAIN)
South Korea: US-Korea Free Trade Agreement Tariff Rate Quota and Agricultural Safeguard Update
This report provides an update on the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) and Agricultural Safeguard (ASG) product fill rates. A notable development this month is that the orange TRQ (3,782 metric tons) will be...
Attaché Report (GAIN)
South Korea: ROK Increases Soybeans for Sprouting WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Volume
On July 13, 2026, the Republic of Korea (ROK) announced a 10,000 metric ton (MT) increase in soybean-for-sprout imports under the 2026 WTO tariff-rate quota (TRQ) voluntary add-up plan to curb rising market prices and address potential tightened...
News and Features
Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea during MY 2026/2027.
Private exporters reported sales of 136,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea during MY 2025/2026.
Private exporters reported the following sales activities for MY 2025/2026: 136,000 MT of corn for delivery to South Korea and 334,000 MT of soybeans for delivery to China.