South Korea Agriculture Sector Report 2016/2017

The agricultural and fishing sector in South Korea contributed 1.97% to the country’s GDP in 2015. The farming population in Korea in 2015 was 2.6 million people, or 5.1% of the total population. The cultivation subsector provided 70% of the total value-added of agriculture in 2015. Rice is the main crop grown in Korea and the country is among the top ten rice producers in East Asia. The livestock subsector is growing at a faster pace than the cultivation subsector. The value of the livestock subsector grew by 78% in 2015, compared with 2011.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the agriculture sector for South Korea. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the agriculture sector in South Korea
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in South Korea
• Gain insight into land and climate issues
• Ascertain South Korea’s position in the global sector
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in South Korea
• Build a clear picture of trends, production and consumption for specific sub-sectors (e.g. grains, vegetables and livestock farming).

See below for a complete table of report contents: