Monthly trade statistics
South Korea shrimp import data
In August 2026, South Korea imported 10,397.88 metric tonnes of shrimp in the covered source classifications, with a reported value of USD 72,515,741.
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Year to date: January 2026–August 2026
All months in this period are present in the source. Volume: 72,151.9 MT. Reported value: USD 513,054,338. Volume changed by 2.62% against the same months a year earlier.
| Month | Volume (MT) | Value (USD) | Unit value (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 9,663.23 | 64,889,887 | 6.72 |
| February 2026 | 8,650.85 | 63,808,506 | 7.38 |
| March 2026 | 7,949.23 | 59,192,313 | 7.45 |
| April 2026 | 8,382.6 | 67,074,319 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 7,935.81 | 59,369,223 | 7.48 |
| June 2026 | 9,826.59 | 67,256,395 | 6.84 |
| July 2026 | 9,345.72 | 58,947,954 | 6.31 |
| August 2026 | 10,397.88 | 72,515,741 | 6.97 |
Leading suppliers
Top 10 by volume for January 2026–August 2026; all covered product groups.
| Trading partner | Volume (MT) | Value (USD) | Unit value (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35,696.07 | 222,786,957 | 6.24 |
| China | 16,949.7 | 124,964,144 | 7.37 |
| Peru | 6,333.05 | 46,590,108 | 7.36 |
| Thailand | 3,441.6 | 40,191,421 | 11.68 |
| India | 2,579.84 | 16,718,371 | 6.48 |
| Malaysia | 2,288.31 | 21,605,737 | 9.44 |
| Ecuador | 1,552.27 | 7,914,668 | 5.1 |
| Argentina | 1,538.75 | 19,542,994 | 12.7 |
| United States | 647.13 | 2,050,179 | 3.17 |
| Canada | 312.15 | 5,043,963 | 16.16 |
Annual import history
Partial years contain reported months only, without projections. Years have different coverage where marked.
| Year / coverage | Volume (MT) | Value (USD) | Unit value (USD/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 · full year | 99,500.97 | 663,556,609 | 6.67 |
| 2020 · full year | 98,093.24 | 644,046,571 | 6.57 |
| 2021 · full year | 102,464.3 | 744,957,015 | 7.27 |
| 2022 · full year | 105,479.58 | 855,725,228 | 8.11 |
| 2023 · full year | 96,299.26 | 705,993,595 | 7.33 |
| 2024 · full year | 104,976.92 | 699,203,025 | 6.66 |
| 2025 · full year | 109,035.35 | 771,516,858 | 7.08 |
| 2026 · 8 months, partial year | 72,151.9 | 513,054,338 | 7.11 |
Sources, scope and limitations
Trade data: Global Trade Tracker. Compilation and analysis: Shrimp Insights. Reported imports.
Displayed coverage: January 2019–August 2026. All source shrimp product classifications are included; this is not an HS 030617-only series. Source coverage is not independently certified customs completeness.
Missing source months: none within the displayed coverage. Positive value with zero weight remains in the value total. Unit value is total USD divided by total kilograms; it reflects product and partner mix and is not a market price. Full methodology and definitions.
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