Korea’s K-food exports keep rising, defying global shipping strains

“Korea’s food exports are climbing steadily even as war-driven disruptions in the Middle East force exporters to reroute shipments, absorb higher logistics costs and rebuild supply chains in real time. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Thursday that cumulative K-food exports reached 5.38 trillion won ($3.58 billion) through April, up 4.7 percent from $3.42 billion a year earlier. Instant noodles remained the dominant export category at $616.6 million, followed by confectionery at $265 million, beverages at $236.7 million and processed rice products at $101.2 million. Fresh fruit exports also rose, led by strawberries at $57.4 million, grapes at $17.5 million and pears at $7.7 million. Officials said exports to the Gulf region surged 37.6 percent to $159.7 million despite the ongoing regional conflict and higher shipping and insurance costs tied to instability in Middle Eastern waters. Exports to the United States rose 8.9 percent, while shipments to China increased 15.5 percent. The European Union posted an 8.7 percent gain and Latin America rose 13.6 percent. The m

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