ANALYSIS: Korea's H1 2026 Beef Imports Hit Record 284,045 MT on Australia’s Safeguard Rush
Korea's beef imports delivered a record first half in 2026, reaching 284,045 metric tons (MT) through June, according to the latest Korea Customs Service data.
The result surpasses the previous H1 high of 258,430 MT recorded in 2025, representing a year-on-year (YOY) gain of 25,615 MT or 9.9%, and marks the strongest first-half performance in the data series going back to 1994.
The record pace was set early. January 2026 registered 87,162 MT, the highest single month ever...
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