Food crisis in Ukraine... South Korean domestic potato prices soar
Potato prices continue to rise. At the Garak Market in Seoul on the 4th, a box of 20 kg of potatoes was sold at KRW 75,367 (about USD 58.48). Compared to the average value (48,105 won) from 2019 to 2021, it rose by 57%.
March 03, 2018
Dutch French Fries gaining ground in South Korea
Dutch potato processing companies are increasing their market share in the South Korean Frozen French Fry market.
December 22, 2017
South Korea Re-Opens Market for Table-Stock potatoes from Idaho, Washington and Oregon
Potatoes USA reports that the South Korean government has reopened its market for table-stock potatoes from the Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
April 15, 2015
South Korea potential growth market for Australian potatoes
South Korea could help provide Australian potato growers with some relief from domestic cost pressures via a potentially lucrative growth market for exports.
May 08, 2012
Lotte Mart (South Korea) now offers table-stock potatoes imported from the United States
Lotte Mart, with 93 stores nationwide (the 3rd largest retail group in Korea), started to sell US fresh table-stock potatoes in all stores on April 20, announcing the new product in their in-house paper and in their newspaper ads.
