Live Eels Prices in South Korea
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (KRW) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 784.91 | 1,046,552 | ▲ 2,772.0% | n/a | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the live eels price in South Korea available is US$ 784.91 per kg (1,046,552 KRW).
In 2023, South Korea exported 1 tonne of live eels valued at US$35,256, ranking #30 out of 39 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of live eels. The latest export unit value is US$784.91 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - live eels in South Korea
In 2023, South Korea exported 1 tonne of live eels valued at US$35,256, ranking #30 out of 39 global exporters and accounting for 0.0% of world exports. The country is a net exporter of live eels. The latest export unit value is US$784.91 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, South Korea exported $35.3K (1.3 t) of live eels. That ranks #30 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top live eels exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 China $275.8M · 56.7%
- #2 Hong Kong $54.2M · 11.1%
- #4 Canada $23.9M · 4.9%
- #5 France $22.9M · 4.7%
- #6 US $20.3M · 4.2%
Annual export data South Korea · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $35.3K | 1.3 t | $27.33 |
| 2021 | $75.5K | 3.1 t | $24.59 |
| 2020 | $130.1K | 5.2 t | $25.21 |
HS Code
live eels is traded under Harmonized System code 0301.92. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.