Edible vegetables: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 07 · 식용의 채소ㆍ뿌리ㆍ괴경(塊莖) · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $5.5 million of edible vegetables (HS 07) to Japan, up 23.5% from September 2026 and up 64.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of edible vegetables (HS 07) to Japan totalled $52.3 million, down 1.8% from the 12 months before ($53.2 million).
Japan took 45.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 1st of 68 destinations.
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.45 per kg of net weight, compared with $4.05 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $114,939 (up 59.0% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $5.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $5.5M | +64.5% | 2,257 t | $2.45 | $115K | 78.2 t |
| September 2026 | $4.5M | +20.7% | 1,046 t | $4.28 | $56K | 1.4 t |
| August 2026 | $3.3M | -20.7% | 1,402 t | $2.32 | $42K | 402 kg |
| July 2026 | $5.9M | +2.2% | 3,708 t | $1.58 | $54K | 518 kg |
| June 2026 | $4.5M | -12.6% | 2,397 t | $1.89 | $49K | 438 kg |
| May 2026 | $4.6M | +13.1% | 1,737 t | $2.65 | $43K | 351 kg |
| April 2026 | $4.5M | -13.0% | 1,494 t | $3.02 | $42K | 312 kg |
| March 2026 | $4.3M | +6.5% | 1,330 t | $3.24 | $55K | 402 kg |
| February 2026 | $2.8M | -17.0% | 660 t | $4.24 | $43K | 306 kg |
| January 2026 | $2.9M | -42.3% | 954 t | $3.06 | $48K | 432 kg |
| December 2025 | $4.6M | -6.2% | 1,510 t | $3.05 | $76K | 554 kg |
| November 2025 | $4.9M | +8.3% | 1,487 t | $3.30 | $76K | 22.5 t |
| October 2025 | $3.4M | -15.4% | 831 t | $4.05 | $72K | 46.0 t |
| September 2025 | $3.7M | -7.1% | 1,019 t | $3.64 | $55K | 473 kg |
| August 2025 | $4.1M | -11.9% | 1,071 t | $3.83 | $43K | 414 kg |
| July 2025 | $5.7M | +12.0% | 3,047 t | $1.88 | $77K | 622 kg |
| June 2025 | $5.2M | +2.7% | 2,296 t | $2.25 | $70K | 563 kg |
| May 2025 | $4.1M | -8.0% | 1,642 t | $2.48 | $61K | 448 kg |
| April 2025 | $5.2M | -9.8% | 1,499 t | $3.46 | $58K | 459 kg |
| March 2025 | $4.0M | -21.7% | 1,059 t | $3.82 | $60K | 487 kg |
| February 2025 | $3.4M | -23.7% | 1,053 t | $3.20 | $79K | 6.2 t |
| January 2025 | $5.1M | +30.5% | 1,405 t | $3.60 | $47K | 401 kg |
| December 2024 | $4.9M | -8.8% | 1,193 t | $4.11 | $63K | 551 kg |
| November 2024 | $4.5M | -31.6% | 1,434 t | $3.16 | $104K | 45.8 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled | $46.1M | 88.2% | -7.4% | $3.3M |
| 0702 | Tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $4.0M | 7.7% | +53.5% | $614K |
| 0705 | Lettuce and chicory fresh or chilled, etc. | $1.6M | 3.0% | +1,079% | $1.4M |
| 0704 | Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, etc. | $195K | 0.4% | -55.4% | $195K |
| 0703 | Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, etc. | $126K | 0.2% | +25.5% | $8,940 |
| 0712 | Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, etc. | $95K | 0.2% | +64.0% | $6,099 |
| 0710 | Vegetables, frozen, etc. | $91K | 0.2% | +61.7% | $54 |
| 0714 | Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, etc. | $27K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 0706 | Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, etc. | $1,503 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 0707 | Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled | $155 | 0.0% | -98.7% | $6 |
See also: Edible vegetables to all countries · all exports to Japan