AGRICULTURE & BUSINESS
U.S.–South Korea Agriculture Trade: A Practical Overview
South Korea is an important market for U.S. agricultural products and a useful example of how trade agreements connect farmers, food companies and consumers.
Where Korea fits
USDA's February 2026 outlook projected about $9.9 billion in U.S. agricultural exports to South Korea for fiscal year 2026.
KORUS and agriculture
The U.S.–Korea trade agreement created additional market access for American agricultural products.
Recent developments
In 2025, the United States and Korea announced a Strategic Trade and Investment Deal that included commitments addressing food and agricultural non-tariff barriers and regulatory processes.