WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/STR/N/4/KOR
10 December 1998
(98-4962)
Working Party on
State Trading EnterprisesOriginal:  English
STATE TRADING
New and Full Notification Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of the GATT 1994 and
Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII
KOREA
The following communication, dated 27 November 1998, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Korea.
_______________
The Korean Government has designated import agencies to manage the tariff quotas as
specified in Column 7 of Section I-B of Part I of Schedule LX-Republic of Korea, the contents of
which have been notified to the WTO Committee on Agriculture via the Notification of Tariff and
Other Quota of the Republic of Korea (G/AG/KOR/1).
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Korea, the Permanent Mission of the
Republic of Korea, under Article XVII:4(a) of GATT 1994 and Paragraph 1 of the Understanding onthe Interpretation of Article XVII, notifies the following in response to the questionnaire on state
trading (G/STR/3).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY, MAF ................................................. 2
II. AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION, AFMC ............ 4
III. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION, LPMO ......................... 6
IV. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVES FEDERATION, NLCF .......................... 8
V. CHEJU CITRUS GROWER'S AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE, CCGAC ............ 9
VI. KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERTION, KGCF ........................................ 11
VII. NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATIVES FEDERATION, NFCF .......................... 13G/STR/N/4/KOR
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I. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY, MAF
1. Description of Products Affected
Products HS number Products HS number
 Rice in the husk (paddy
or rough)1006.10.1000 Non-glutinous husked rice 1006.20.1000
Glutinous husked rice 1006.20.2000 Semi-milled or wholly milled
non-glutinous rice1006.30.1000
Semi-milled or wholly
milled glutinous rice1006.30.2000 Broken rice 1006.40.0000
Rice flour 1102.30.0000 Groats and meal of rice 1103.14.0000
Pellets of rice 1103.29.1000 Rolled or flaked of rice 1104.19.0000
Mixes and doughs for the
reparation of baker’s
wares of heading No.
19.05 of rice flour1901.20.1000 Mixes and doughs for the
preparation of baker’s wares of
heading No.1905 of other1901.20.9000
Food preparations of
goods of heading of rice1901.90.9091 Food preparations of goods of
heading other1901.90.9099
2. Reason and Purpose
A : Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The MAF has exclusive rights to import rice and a certain amount of barley where the
difference between domestic and import prices exists to a large extent to avoid domestic market
disturbances which may be caused by a sudden influx of imported rice and barley, and to ensure a
smooth implementation of the Uruguay Round commitments.
B Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision : Articles 12, 13 of the Food Grain Management Act.
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
Imports are conducted within the limit of quotas on rice and barley as established in Korea's
Country ScheduleG/STR/N/4/KOR
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B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
The MAF has the exclusive rights to import tariff quotas on rice and barley as established in
Korea's C/S in accordance with the Grain Management Act.
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Private enterprises can participate in a competitive bidding of the tariff quota of rice held by
the government.
Barley is imported directly by the recommended domestic feed companies.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
The tariff quotas set in Korea's C/S are imported.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The domestic sales prices of rice are determined by the MAF based on import prices,
management costs, domestic consumer prices and other economic factors.
Barley is imported directly by domestic feed companies and is used for feed.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contract ual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered for the importation of the tariff quotas on these items,
and equal opportunities are provided to all parties interested in rice and barley exports.
H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers enter into government purchase or sell their harvest in private markets at their will.
Especially for barley, imported quota is used as an ingredient of mixed feed.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicable
C. Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic ActivitiesG/STR/N/4/KOR
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5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
II. AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION, AFMC
1. Description of Products Affected
Products HS Number Products HS Number
Genus Capsicum 0904.20.1000
0904.20.2000Soya beans 1201.00.9000
Garlic 0703.20.0000
0711.90.1000
0712.90.1000Beans and
Small red beans0713.31.9000
0713.32.9000
Onions 0703.10.1000
0712.20.0000Buckwheat 1008.10.0000
Sesamum seeds 1207.40.0000 Ginger 0910.10..0000
Ground Nuts 1202.10.0000
1202.20.0000
2008.11.9000Potatoes 0701.90.0000
2. Reason and Purpose
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The AFMC was established in 1967 by the Agro-Fisheries Marketing Corporation Act to
stabilize domestic market prices of agricultura l and fishery products, promote exports, administer
imports, improve marketing, and foster food industry.
The AFMC is designated as an import agency to administer tariff quotas on relevant
items(Beans, small red beans, buckwheat, soybeans, potatoes, onions, garlic, genus capsicum, ginger,
ground-nuts and sesame seeds) where a wide gap exists between domestic and import prices in order
to stabilize domestic market and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR commitments.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision : Article 10.3 of the Agro-Fisheries Marketing Corporation Act/Articles 12,
13 of the Grain Management Act.G/STR/N/4/KOR
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3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
The AFNC imports tariff quota quantity specified in Korea's C/S.
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
Imports & sales of items subject to bound tariffs(beans, red beans, buckwheat, soybeans,
potatoes, onions, garlic, pepper, ginger, genus capsicum, sesamum seeds)
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
For sesamum seeds, ginger and soybeans, private companies are allowed to import part of the
quotas.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
Imports are carried out by an annual quota quantity as set in Korea's C/S, and certain items
are imported more than specified quantity in Korea's C/S depending on changes in domestic supplyand demand.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The resale prices of imported products are determined by open auction above 70 per cent of
the wholesale prices determined on the basis of their quality.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contract ual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered, and equal opportunities are granted to all countries
concerned.
H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers generally sell their harvest in private markets at their will.
The products imported by the AFMC are either  sold directly by the AFMC or sold to
consumers through a wholesale auction system.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicableG/STR/N/4/KOR
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C. Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
III. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION, LPMO
1. Description of Products Affected
Products HS Number Products HS Number
Meat of bovine animals;
Fresh or Chilled
Carcasses and half-
carcasses0201.10.0000 Meat of bovine animals : Fresh or
Chilled
Other cuts with bone in0201.20.0000
Meat of bovine animals :
Fresh or Chilled Boneless0201.30.0000 Meat of bovine animals, Frozen
Carcasses and half-carcasses0202.10.0000
Meat of bovine animals,
Frozen
Other cuts with bone in0202.20.0000 Meat of bovine animals, Frozen
Boneless0202.30.0000
2. Reason and Purpose
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The LPMO was established in 1988 in accordance with the Civil Code to stabilize domestic
livestock markets.
The LPMO is designated as an import agency for the administration of tariff quotas on beef in
order to stabilize domestic beef markets and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR
commitments.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision: Article 53 of the International Trade Law, and Article 14.2 of the Livestock
Farming Act.
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
The LPMO is in charge of the tariff quota quantity of beef as set in Korea's C/S.G/STR/N/4/KOR
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B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
The LPMO is authorized to purchase foreign be ef used to stabilize domestic beef market, and
conduct the tasks of approval and post-import management of the beef quota purchase allocated toprivate companies under the Simultaneous Buy and Sell(SBS) system.
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Participation type:  SBS system
The private importers known as SBS super group purchase beef directly from overseas
exporters within annual quota amount.
Participation condition : SBS super group designated by the MAF or consumers and end-users
who belong to the group are eligible for participation.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
Import of the tariff quota as specified in Korea's C/S.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The domestic sales prices are determined by the MAF either on the basis of wholesale bid
prices or with reference to import prices, management costs, domestic consumer prices and other
economic factors.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contract ual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered for the importation of the tariff quota on beef, and the
item is imported through an open bidding system in order to allow foreign exporters equal market
access opportunities.
H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers generally sell live beef cattle in private markets at their will.
The products imported by the LPMO are sold either by auction to wholesalers or through
imported beef sales outlets to consumers.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicableG/STR/N/4/KOR
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C. Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
IV. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVES FEDERATION, NLCF
1. Description of Products Affected
Natural honey
2. Purpose and Reason
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The NLCF was established in 1981 by the Livestock Cooperatives Act in order to stabilize
domestic markets of livestock and its products and to promote the cooperation between local
cooperatives.
The NLCF is designated as an import agency in charge of administering the tariff quota on
natural honey in order to stabilize domestic market and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR
commitments in market access.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges ,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision  :  Article 14.2 of Livestock Farming Act.
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
The NLCF is in charge of importing the tariff quota on natural honey specified in Korea's
C/S.
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges  enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
The NLCF exercises rights to import natural honey and to sell and distribute it in domestic
markets.
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Part of the tariff  quota is imported by the NLCF at the request of Korea's Tourist Center.G/STR/N/4/KOR
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D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
Import of the tariff quota specified in Korea's C/S.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The resale prices are determined with refere nce to import prices, imposed tariffs, customs
clearance expenses and other fees.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contract ual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered and the item is imported in a manner of granting all
concerned exporters the opportunities to compete for the product and guaranteeing market
transparency.
H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers generally sell their harvest in private markets at their will.The products imported by the NLCF are sold to consumers through wholesalers.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicable
C.  Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
V. CHEJU CITRUS GROWER'S AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE, CCGAC
1. Description of Products Affected
Oranges
Mandarins and other tangerinesG/STR/N/4/KOR
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2. Reason and Purpose
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The CCGAC was established in 1960 in accordance with the Agricultural Cooperatives Act to
stabilize domestic market prices of oranges and Korean citrus fruits and to promote Korean citrus
farming.
The CCGAC was designated as an import agency of administering tariff quotas on oranges
and citrus fruits in order to stabilize domestic market prices and to ensure smooth implementation of
the UR commitments.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision : Article 10. 3 of Agro-Fisheries Marketing and Price-Stabilization Act.
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
The CCGAC imports the tariff quota quantity of oranges and Korean citrus fruits specified in
Korea's C/S.
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
The CCGAC is authorized to import and resell the tariff quota quantity in domestic markets.
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Imports of these items were liberalized as of 1 July 1997 so that private entities can also
import them unless they belong to the bound tariff quotas.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
The CCGAC imports the tariff quota quantity specified in Korea's C/S.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The resale prices are determined by auctions to wholesalers with reference to domestic market
prices.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered, and equal opportunities are given to all interested
countries to ensure fair market access.G/STR/N/4/KOR
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H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers generally sell their harvest in private markets at their will.
The products imported by the CCGAC are sold  to consumers through wholesale markets.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicable
C. Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
VI. KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION, KGCF
Description of Products Affected
Products HS Number
 Raw Ginseng
 Major Ginseng (of white ginseng)
 Tail Ginseng (of white ginseng)
 Undergrade Ginseng (of white ginseng) Major Ginseng (of red ginseng)
 Tail Ginseng (of red ginseng)
 Undergrade Ginseng (of red ginseng)
 Red ginseng Powder
 Red Ginseng Tablet and Capsule Other Red Ginseng Powder (except red ginseng powder, tablet
and capsule)
 Ginseng Leaves and Stem
 Ginseng Seed
 Other Ginseng (except ginseng roots, powder, leaves, stem andseed)
 Red ginseng Extract
 Red ginseng Extract Powder
 Other Red Ginseng Extract (except red ginseng extract and
extract powder)
 Red Ginseng Tea
 Other Red Ginseng Tea (except red ginseng tea)1211.20.1100
1211.20.1210
1211.20.1220
1211.20.12401211.20.1310
1211.20.1320
1211.20.1330
1211.20.2210
1211.20.22201211.20.2290
1211.20.9100
1211.20.9200
1211.20.9900
1302.19.12101302.19.1220
1302.19.1290
2106.90.3021
2106.90.3029G/STR/N/4/KOR
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2. Reason and Purpose
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The NGCF was established in 1971 by the Ginseng Business Act to stabilize domestic market
of ginseng products, and to promote ginseng industry.
The NGCF is designated as an import agency to administer tariff quotas on ginseng products
in order to stabilize domestic market prices and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR
commitments.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision  :  Article 20 of the Ginseng Business Act.
3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing overview of operations of state trading
The NGCF imports tariff quotas on ginseng products specified in Korea's C/S.
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
Import and sales of bound tariff amount of ginseng.
C. Type of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Private trading companies participate in open bidding for import of the tariff quota quantity.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise)
The tariff quota amount as set in Korea's C/S.
E. How export prices are determine
Export prices are determined with reference to international market prices.
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The resale prices are determined through an open bidding system in wholesale markets.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfil contractual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered and equal opportunities are given to all interested
countries.G/STR/N/4/KOR
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H. Brief description of market structure
Sold by producers directly to consumers and manufacturers of ginseng-related products.
The products imported by the NGCF are sold  to consumers through wholesale markets.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
C.  Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic Activities
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicable
VII. NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATIVES FEDERATION, NFCF
1. Description of Products Affected
Products HS Number
Pine nuts in shell 0802.90.1010
Pine nuts shelled 0802.90.1020
2. Reason and Purpose
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
The NFCF was established in 1949 by the Forestry Cooperatives Act to stabilize domestic
market price of forestry products, and to foster forestry resources.
The NFCF is designated as an import agency to administer tariff quota quantity of pine nuts
to stabilize their market prices and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR commitments.
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the relevant exclusive or special rights or privileges,
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers
Legal provision : Article 36 of the Forestry ActG/STR/N/4/KOR
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3. Description of the Functioning of the State Trading Enterprise
A. Summary statement providing an overview of operations of state trading
The NFCF imports tariff quota on pine nuts specified in Korea's C/S.
B. Specification of exclusive or special rights or privileges enjoyed by the state trading
enterprise
Imports and sales of bound tariff quotas on pine nutsType of entities other than the state trading enterprise that are allowed to engage in
importation/exportation and conditions for participation
Private companies participate in an open bidding for import of tariff quota on these products.
D. How import/export levels are established by the state trading enterprise
The tariff quota specified in Korea's C/S is imported.
E. How export prices are determined
Not applicable
F. How the resale prices of imported products are determined
The resale prices are determined with reference to domestic consumer prices, operational
costs and import prices.
G. Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contract ual obligations entered into by the government
Long-term contracts are not considered, and equal opportunities are given to all interested
exporters to ensure fair market access.
H. Brief description of market structure
Farmers generally sell their harvest in private markets at their will.
The products imported by the NFCF are sold to consumers and confectionery companies by
auction in wholesale markets.
4. Statistical Information (see attached Tables I-III)
A. Table I:  Statistical Information, Imports
B. Table II:  Statistical Information, Exports
Not applicable
C. Table III:  Statistical Information, Domestic ActivitiesG/STR/N/4/KOR
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5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place
Not applicable
6. Additional Information
Not applicableG/STR/N/4/KOR
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TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt )
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading enterprisesAverage import
price
(US$/mt)Average representative
domestic sales price
(US$/mt)Mark-up
(US$/mt)National production
12 3 456 7
Rice
(1006.20.1000)'95 : 57,008
'96 : 71,260
'97 : 85,512'95 :  57008
'96 : 71,260
'97 : 85,512'95 :  327
'96 : 442
'97 : 367'95 : 603
'96 : 868
'97 : 729'95 : 276
'96 : 428
'97 : 362'95 : 4,694,956
'96 : 5,322,962
'97 : 5,449,561
Unhulled barley(1003.00.9010)'95 : 14,150
'96 : 51,000
'97 : 18,700'95 : 14,150
'96 : 51,000
'97 : 18,700'95 : 137
'96 : 141
'97 : 149'95 : n.a.
'96 : n.a.
'97 : n.a.'95 : 0
'96 : 0
'97 : 0'95 : 42,691
'96 : 39,266
'97 : 23,129
1. Milled basis2. Exchange Rate : Annual Average T/T selling rate  ('95:  W 774.28/$, '96:  W 807.67/$, '97:  W 959.90/$)
3. n.a.:  not availableG/STR/N/4/KOR
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STATE TRADING:  MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchase by  state
trading enterprisesNational production Domestic sales  by state
trading  enterpriseNational consumption
12 3 4 5
 Rice
(1006.20.1000)'95 : 1,375,056
'96 : 1,240,992
'97 : 1,224,000'95 : 4,694,956
'96 : 5,322,962
'97 : 5,449,561'95 :         0
'96 : 14,491
'97 : 57,148'95 : 5,557,000
'96 : 5,225,000
'97 : 5,070,000
Unhulled barley
(1003.00.9010)'95 : 34,246
'96 : 30,706
'97 : 14,306'95 : 42,691
'96 : 39,266
'97 : 23,129'95 : 14,150
'96 : 51,000
'97 : 18,700'95 : n.a.
'96 : n.a.
'97 : n.a.
1. Milled basis
2. n.a.:  not availableG/STR/N/4/KOR
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TABLE I
STATE TRADING : AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION
STATISTICAL  INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit : mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage import price
(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales price
(US$/mt)Mark up
(US$/mt)National production
123456 7
1.  Soya beans
(1201.00.2000)
(1201.00.9000)
2.  Small red beans
(0713.32.9000)
3.  Green beans
(0713.31.9000)'95 : 289,825
'96 : 298,586
'97 : 323,958
'95 : 21,577
'96 : 17,026
'97 : 18,092
'95 : 2,153
'96 : 8,075
'97 : 3,321'95 : 236,899
'96 : 237,257
'97 : 257,611
'95 : 19,778
'96 : 16,000
'97 : 17,829
'95 : 770
'96 :      -
'97 :      -'95 : 292.31
'96 : 345.24
'97 : 334.06
'95 : 366.05
'96 : 468.72
'97 : 378.72
'95 : 419.68
'96 :          0
'97 :          0'95 : 555.51
'96 : 532.52
'97 : 413.17
'95 : 1,192.20
'96 : 1,049.93
'97 :  847.80
'95 : 2,991.42
'96 :            0
'97 :            0'95 : 260.20
'96 : 187.28
'97 :  79.11
'95 : 826.15
'96 : 581.21
'97 : 469.08
'95 : 2,571.74
'96 :             0
'97 :             0'95 : 159,640
'96 : 160,081
'97 : 156,489
'95 : 18,973
'96 : 18,774
'97 : 13,405
'95 : 2,821
'96 : 3,479
'97 : 4,220
1. Exchange Rate : Annual Average T/T selling rate  ('95:  W 774.28/$, '96:  W 807.67/$, '97:  W 959.90/$)G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 19Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage import price
(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales
price(US$/mt)Mark up
(US$/mt)National production
1  2 345 6  7
 (2 + 3)
4.  Buckwheat
(1008.10.0000)
5.  Potatoes
(0701.90.0000)'95 : 23,730
'96 : 25,101
'97 : 21,413
'95 : 2,623
'96 :   991
'97 : 1,161
'95 :       0
'96 :    667
'97 : 4,869'95 : 20,548
'96 : 16,000
'97 : 17,829
'95 : 797
'96 : 760'97 : 837
'95 :        0
'96 :     667
'97 : 4,869'95 : 368.05
'96 : 468.72
'97 : 378.72
'95 : 249.01
'96 : 309.55'97 : 249.82
'95 :         0
'96 : 591.62
'97 : 532.42'95 : 1,259.62
'96 : 1,049.93
'97 :   847.80
'95 : 1,087.07
'96 :    941.85'97 :    681.53
'95 : 1,043.55
'96 :    822.12
'97 :    622.98'95 : 891.57
'96 : 581.21
'97 : 469.08
'95 : 838.06
'96 : 632.30'97 : 431.71
'95 :         0
'96 : 230.50
'97 :  90.56'95 : 21,794
'96 : 22,253
'97 : 17,625
'95 : 6,994
'96 : 4,884'97 : 4,730
'95 : 592,182
'96 : 731,027
'97 : 632,621G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 20
Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage import price
(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales
price(US$/mt)Mark up
(US$/mt)National production
1  234567
6.  Genus Capsicum
(0904.20.1000)
(0904.20.2000)
7.  Garlic
(0713.20.0000)
(0711.90.1000)
(0712.90.1000)
8.  Onions
(0703.10.1000)
(0712.20.0000)'95 : 4,807
'96 : 5,233
'97 : 4,189
'95 :   7,688
'96 :   7,600
'97 : 12,939
'95 : 14,273
'96 : 53,560
'97 : 27,367'95 : 3,841
'96 : 4,127
'97 : 3,335
'95 : 6,668
'96 : 7,600
'97 : 9,966
'95 : 12,369
'96 : 41,194
'97 : 13,730'95 : 2,718.72
'96 : 3,845.14
'97 : 2,062.59
'95 : 1,176.06
'96 :   897.93
'97 :   643.71
'95 : 453.91
'96 : 485.32
'97 : 409.97'95 : 7,648.51
'96 : 9,281.62
'97 :            0
'95 : 2,854.50
'96 : 1,439.47
'97 : 1,427.47
'95 : 728.34
'96 : 684.59
'97 : 749.94'95 : 4,929.79
'96 : 5,436.48
'97 :             0
'95 : 1,678.44
'96 :   541.54
'97 :   783.76
'95 : 274.43
'96 : 199.27
'97 : 339.97'95 : 193,000
'96 : 218,500
'97 : 201,000
'95 : 461,736
'96 : 455,955
'97 : 393,834
'95 : 974,619
'96 : 578,574
'97 : 740,187G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 21Description of
product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage import price
(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales
price(US$/mt)Mark up
(US$/mt)National production
1  234567
9.  Ginger
(0910.10.0000)
10.  Sesamum seeds
(1207.40.0000)
11.  Ground nuts
(1202.10.0000)
(1202.20.0000)'95 : 2,159
'96 :   481
'97 : 5,635
'95 : 42,061
'96 : 67,648
'97 : 65,191
'95 :  9,816
'96 : 14,438
'97 :  7,745'95 :  1,016
'96 :     392'97 :  1,281
'95 : 41,922
'96 : 67,496
'97 : 62,112
'95 : 2,500
'96 : 3,835
'97 : 3,551'95 :   558.47
'96 : 1,150.41'97 : 1,192.94
'95 : 1,037.53
'96 :    969.83
'97 :    786.06
'95 : 661.31
'96 : 761.31
'97 : 867.27'95 : 1,620.59
'96 : 1,198.42
`'97 : 3,785.71
'95 : 6,085.38
'96 : 5,778.10
'97 : 4,164.32
'95 : 1,845.59
'96 : 1,845.92
'97 : 1,637.83'95 : 1,062.12
'96 :      48.01'97 : 2,592.77
'95 : 5,047.85
'96 : 4,808.27
'97 : 3,378.26
'95 : 1,184.28
'96 :   820.61
'97 :   770.56'95 : 52,752
'96 : 27,890'97 : 32,708
'95 : 31,859
'96 : 29,370
'97 : 33,393
'95 : 172,000
'96 :  10,800
'97 :  10,900G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 22
TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit: mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational
ProductionDomestic sales by state trading
enterpriseNational consumption
123 4 5
 1.  Soya beans
 (1201.00.2000)
 (1201.00.9000)
 2.  Small red beans
 (0713.32.9000)
 3.  Green beans
 (0713.31.9000)'95 : 240,147
'96 : 238,526
'97 : 263,098
'95 : 20,871
'96 : 18,117
'97 : 17,926
'95 :  1,067
'96 :     177
'97 :        0'95 : 159,640
'96 : 160,081
'97 : 156,489
'95 : 18,973
'96 ; 18,774
'97 : 13,405
'95 : 2,821
'96 : 3,479'97 : 4,220'95 : 232,756
'96 : 250,586
'97 : 238,200
'95 : 20,258
'96 : 16,503
'97 : 17,340
'95 : 3,326
'96 :    135'97 :        0'95 : 416,000
'96 : 438,000
'97 : 448,000
'95 : 37,000
'96 : 30,000
'97 : 34,000
'95 : 10,000
'96 : 11,000'97 :   7,000G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 23(unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational
productionDomestic sales by state trading
enterpriseNational consumption
1234 5
 (2 + 3)
 4.  Buck wheat
 (1008.10.0000)
 5.  Potatoes
 (0701.90.0000)'95 : 21,938
'96 : 18,294
'97 : 17,926
'95 : 1,272
'96 : 1,760'97 :    837
'95 :       0
'96 :   667
'97 : 4,869'95 : 21,794
'96 : 22,253
'97 : 17,625
'95 : 6,994
'96 ; 4,884'97 : 4,730
'95 : 592,182
'96 : 731,027
'97 : 637,621'95 : 23,584
'96 : 16,638
'97 : 17,340
'95 : 1,258
'96 : 1,343'97 : 1,217
'95 :       0
'96 :    667
'97 :  4,869'95 : 47,000
'96 : 41,000
'97 : 41,000
'95 : 8,000
'96 : 7,000'97 : 6,000
'95 : 590,000
'96 : 731,000
'97 : 637,000G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 24 (unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational
ProductionDomestic sales by state trading
enterpriseNational consumption
123 4 5
 6.  Genus Capsicum
 (0904.20.1000) (0904.20.2000)
 7.  Garlic
 (0703.20.0000)
 (0711.90.1000) (0712.20.1000)
 8.  Onions
 (0713.10.1000)
 (0712.20.000)'95 : 3,481
'96 : 4,127'97 : 3,335
'95 :  8,420
'96 : 21,449
'97 :  9,966
'95 : 55,322
'96 : 41,194
'97 : 13,730'95 : 193,000
'96 : 218,500'97 : 201,000
'95 : 461,736
'96 : 455,955
'97 : 393,834
'95 : 974,619
'96 : 578,574
'97 : 740,187'95 : 3,732
'96 : 4,060
'97 :       0
'95 : 2,758
'96 : 5,721
'97 : 9,774
'95 :   7,315
'96 : 33,442
'97 : 16,142'95 : 175,000
'96 : 190,000'97 : 190,000
'95 : 450,000
'96 : 440,000
'97 : 440,000
'95 : 630,000
'96 : 670,000
'97 : 670,000G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 25(unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational
ProductionDomestic sales by state
trading enterpriseNational consumption
123 4 5
 9.  Ginger (0910.10.0000)
 10.  Sesamum seeds
 (1207.40.0000)
 11.  Ground nuts
 (1202.10.0000)
 (1202.20.0000)'95 : 1,016
'96 :    392
'97 : 1,281
'95 : 42,012
'96 : 67,766
97 : 62,112
'95 : 5,051
'96 : 3,835
'97 : 3,813'95 : 52,752
'96 : 27,890
'97 : 32,708
'95 : 31,859
'96 : 29,370
'97 : 33,393
'95 : 17,200
'96 : 10,800
'97 : 10,900'95 :   974
'96 :   329
'97 : 1,234
'95 : 58,526
'96 : 60,314
'97 : 57,305
'95 : 4,996
'96 : 2,223
'97 : 3,795'95 : 44,000
'96 : 44,000
'97 : 44,000
'95 : 86,300
'96 : 94,000
'97 : 90,300
'95 : 27,200
'96 : 27,200
'97 : 27,200
1. Domestic Purchase by STE:  including Quantity imported, Procurement etc.)
2. Source:  AFMC (Domestic  Purchase by STE, Domest ic Sales), MAF (National Production, National Consumption)G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 26 TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of Product(s)
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage
 import price
(US$/mt)Average representative domestic
sales price
(US$/mt)Mark-up
(US$/mt)National
production
12 3 4  5 6 7
 Beef (0201.10.0000)
 (0201.20.0000)
 (0201.30.0000)
 (0202.10.0000) (0202.20.0000)
 (0202.30.0000)'95:148,059
'96:147,162
'97:151,989'95:111,100
'96: 88,200
'97: 75,266'95: 3,648
'96: 3,350
'97: 3,067'95:7,915 (6,124 Won/kg)
'96: 7,950 (6,424)
'97:5,849 (5,586)'95: 1,717
'96: 2,028
'97:   651'95: 154,722
'96: 173,666
'97: 227,728G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 27TABLE III
STATE TRADING : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic Purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational Production Domestic sales by
state trading enterpriseNational consumption
123 4  5
  Beef
  (0201.10.0000)
  (0201.20.0000)  (0201.30.0000)
  (0202.10.0000)
  (0202.20.0000)
  (0202.30.0000) '95: 111,100
 '96:  88,200
 '97:  83,500 '95: 154,722
 '96: 173,666
 '97: 227,728 '95: 110,816
 '96:  89,516
 '97:  60,468 '95: 301,217
 '96: 322,867
 '97: 361,952G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 28
TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COOPERATION FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of
production
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage imported price
(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales
prices(US$/mt)Mark-up
(US$/mt)National production
12 3 4 56 7
Natural honey
(0409.00.0000)'95:250
'96:266
'97:285'95:250
'96:266
'97:285'95:1,425
'96:1,470
'97:2,523'95:3,908
'96:2,445
'97:3,654'95:1,499
'96: 111
'97: NA'95:8,233
'96:8,449
'97:7,661G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 29TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COOPERATION FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit:  mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic Purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational Production Domestic sales by
state trading enterpriseNational consumption
123 4 5
   Natural honey
   (0409.00.0000) '95 : 0
 '96 : 0
 '97 : 0 '95 : 8,223
 '96 : 8,449
 '97 : 7,661 '95 :    0
 '96 : 250
 '97 : 174 '95 : n.a.
 '96 : n.a.
 '97 : n.a.
1. n.a.:  not availableG/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 30 TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  CHEJU CITRUS GROWER'S AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of products
(including HS number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading
enterpriseAverage import
price(US$/mt)Average
representative
domestic sales
price(US$/mt)Mark-up
(US$/mt)National production
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
 Oranges
 (0805.10.0000)
 Mandarins & other
tangerines
(0805.90.0000)'95: 13,985
'96: 18,169
'97: 22,531
'95: 1,247
'96: 1,329
'97: 1,444'95: 13,985
'96: 18,169
'97: 22,531
'95: 1,247
'96: 1,329
'97: 1,444'95:    838
'96: 1,039
'97:    782
'95: 1,647
'96: 1,515
'97: 1,157'95: 1,847
'96: 2,300
'97: 2,848
'95:  654
'96:  829
'97: 1,372'95:  9,117
'96: 14,909
'97: 33,882
'95: -1,924
'96: -1,621
'97: -1,306'95:    604
'96:    574
'97: 1,042
'95: 614,770
'96: 479,980
'97: 693,200
1. NO 5 (Unit:  kg/Million Won/Exchange Rate : '95:  W 774.28/$, '96:  W 807.67/$, '97:  W 959.90/$)
2. NO 6 (Unit:  Million Won/Exchange Rate : ' 95:  W 774.28/$, '96:  W 807.67/$, '97:  W 959.90/$)G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 31TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  CHEJU CITRUS GROWER'S AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit:  mt )
Description of products
(including number(s))Domestic purchases  by state
trading enterpriseNational production Domestic sales by state
trading  enterpriseNational  consumption
12 3 4 5
  Oranges
 (0805.10.0000)
  Mandarins & other
  Tangerines
 (0805.90.0000)'95: 13,985
'96: 18,169'97: 22,531
'95: 1,247
'96: 1,329
'97: 1,444'95:    604
'96:    574'97: 1,042
'95: 614,770
'96: 479,980
'97: 693,200'95: 13,985
'96: 18,169'97: 22,531
'95:  1,247
'96:  1,329
'97:  1,444'95: 14,589
'96: 18,743'97: 23,573
'95: 616,017
'96: 481,309
'97: 694,644G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 32 TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of products
(including HS
number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by state
trading enterpriseAverage import price
(US$/kg)Average representative
domestic sales
price(US$/kg)Mark-up
(US$/kg)National production
12 3 4 5 6 7
Ginseng
(1211.20.1100)
(1211.20.1210)
(1211.20.1220)
(1211.20.1240)
(1211.20.1310)(1211.20.1320)
(1211.20.1330)
(1211.20.2210)
(1211.20.2220)
(1211.20.2290)(1211.20.1000)
(1211.20.9200)
(1211.20.9900)
(1302.19.1210)
(1302.19.1220)(1302.19.1290)
(2106.90.3021)
(2106.90.3029)'95 : 37
'96 : 59'97 : 83'95 : 34
'96 :  7
'97 : 39'95 : 18
'96 : 21'97 : 23'95 : 19
'96 : 22'97 : 25'95 : 0.43
'96 : 0.77'97 : 1.31'95 : 11,971
'96 : 10,147'97 : 11,259
1. Average representative domestic sales price : Applying annual av erage of wholesale price of white curved ginseng 50pcs/300g and annual average of
exchange rate
2. Annual average of exchange rate : `95 - 771.04 Won/U$, `96 - 804.78 Won/U$, `97 - 951.11 Won/U$G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 33TABLE II
STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt )
Description of
products (including
HS number(s))Total quantity
exportedQuantity exported by
state trading enterpriseAverage
procurement price
(US$/kg)Average representative
domestic sales
price(US$/kg)Average export
price(US$/kg)National production
12 3 4 5 6 7
Ginseng
(1211.20.1100)
(1211.20.1210)(1211.20.1220)
(1211.20.1240)
(1211.20.1310)
(1211.20.1320)
(1211.20.1330)(1211.20.2210)
(1211.20.2220)
(1211.20.2290)
(1211.20.1000)
(1211.20.9200)
(1211.20.9900)
(1302.19.1210)(1302.19.1220)
(1302.19.1290)
(2106.90.3021)
(2106.90.3029)'95 : 386
'96 : 351'97 : 348'95 : 0
'96 : 0
'97 : 19'95 : 0
'96 : 39'97 : 39'95 : 112
'96 : 110'97 : 103'95 : 0
'96 : 0
'97 : 208'95 : 11,971
'96 : 10,147'97 : 11,259
 1. Average procurement price  and average representative domestic sales price:  Applying annual average of exchange rate
 2. Price basis:  number 4 -  raw ginseng,  number 5 - white ginseng, number : red ginsengG/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 34 TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
(unit:  mt )
Description of products
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchases by state
trading enterpriseNational production Domestic sales by state
trading enterpriseNational consumption
1234 5
Ginseng
(1211.20.1100)
(1211.20.1210)(1211.20.1220)
(1211.20.1240)
(1211.20.1310)
(1211.20.1320)
(1211.20.1330)(1211.20.2210)
(1211.20.2220)
(1211.20.2290)
(1211.20.1000)
(1211.20.9200)
(1211.20.9900)
(1302.19.1210)(1302.19.1220)
(1302.19.1290)
(2106.90.3021)
(2106.90.3029)'95 : 0
'96 : 55'97 : 99'95 : 11,971
'96 : 10,147'97 : 11,259'95 : 34
'96 :  7
'97 : 39'95 : 9,487
'96 : 7,813'97 : 9,097
 1. National consumption:  Applying national production + Total quantity imported - Total quantity exportedG/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 35TABLE I
STATE TRADING:  NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATIVE FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Total quantity
importedQuantity imported by
state trading enterprisesAverage import
price(US$/mt)Average representative
domestic sales price
(US$/mt)Mark-up
(US$/mt)National
production
1 2 3 456 7
 Pine nuts (shelled)(0802.90.1020)'95 :    8.9
`96 :   9.6
`97 : 10.2'95 :    8.9
'96 :   9.6
'97 : 10.2'95 :   54,275
'96 : 168,000
'97 : 172,380'95  : 118,700
'96 : 274,490
'97 : 169,520'95 :   64,425
'96 : 106,490
'97 :    -2,860'95 :  1,084
'96 :    496
'97 : 1,004
1. In cases where no imports have taken place under 2 or 3, provide an explanation under Section ÿ of this questionnaire
2. Members may report either under columns 4 and 5 or under column 6.G/STR/N/4/KOR
Page 36 TABLE III
STATE TRADING:  NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATIVE FEDERATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES
 (unit:  ton)
Description of product(s)
(including HS number(s))Domestic purchase by state
trading enterprisesNational production Domestic sales by state
trading enterpriseNational consumption
1 234 5
Pine nuts(shelled)
(0802.90.1020)'95 : 0
'96 : 0
'97 : 0'95 : 1,084
'96 :   496
'97 : 1,004'95 :  0
'96 : 0
'97 : 0'95 : 1,092.9
'96 :    505.6
'97 : 1,014.2
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