WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
16 December 2010 
 (10-6752) 
Working Party on 
State Trading Enterprises Original:   English 
 
 
 
STATE TRADING 
 
Updating Notification Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of the GATT 1994 and   
Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII  
 
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 
  
 The following communication, dated 7 December 20 10, is being circulated at the request of 
the Delegation of the Republic of Korea.    
_______________ 
 
  The content of this notification is the same as that for G/STR/N/4/KOR and 
G/STR/N/4/KOR/Corr.1, circulated on 10 December 1998. 
 
 Pursuant to Article XVII:4(a) of GATT 1994 and Paragraph 1 of the Understanding on the 
Interpretation of Article XVII, the Republic of Korea submits the following notification for 1997. 
 
  
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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I. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE  & FORESTRY, MAF.....................................................2  
II. AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY MARKETI NG CORPORATION, AFMC................4  
III. LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETIN G ORGANIZATION, LPMO ............................6  
IV. NATIONAL LIVESTOCK COOPERAT IVES FEDERATION, NLCF.............................8  
V. CHEJU CITRUS GROWER 'S AGRICULTURAL COOP ERATIVE, CCGAC.............10  
VI. KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIV E FEDERATION, KGCF.........................................12  
VII. NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERAT IVES FEDERATION, NFCF .............................14  
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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) 1006.10.1000Non-glutinous husked 
rice 1006.20.1000 
Glutinous husked rice 1006.20.2000Semi-milled or wholly 
milled non-glutinous rice1006.30.1000 
Semi-milled or wholly 
milled glutinous rice 1006.30.2000 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 flour 1901.20.1000Mixes and doughs for the 
preparation of baker's 
wares of heading 
No.1905 of other  1901.20.9000 
Food preparations of 
goods of heading of rice 1901.90.9091Food preparations of 
goods of heading other 1901.90.9099 
Barley and its processed 
products 1003.00.9010
1003.00.9020
1003.00.90901102.90.1000
1103.19.1000
1103.29.20001104.11.0000
1104.21.0000  
 
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 infl ux of imported rice and barley, and to ensure a 
smooth implementation of the Uruguay Round commitments. 
 
B. Summary of legal basis for granting the releva nt 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.    G/STR/N/3/KOR 
 Page 3 
 
 
  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 Schedule.   
 
B.  Specification of exclusive or special right s 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 trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions for participation    
 
 Private enterprises can participate in a compe titive 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 domes tic 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 contractua l 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 par ties 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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
Page 4 
 
 
   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.  II. AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION, AFMC 
1.  Description of Products Affected 
 
Products HS Number Products HS Number 
Genus Capsicum 0904.20.1000 
0904.20.2000 Soya beans 1201.00.9000 
Garlic 0703.20.0000  
0711.90.1000 0712.90.1000 Beans and 
Small red beans 0713.31.9000 
0713.32.9000 
Onions 0703.10.1000 
0712.20.0000 Buckwheat 1008.10.0000 
Sesamum seeds 1207.40.0000 Ginger 0910.10.0000 
Ground Nuts 1202.10.0000 
1202.20.0000 
2008.11.9000 Potatoes 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 agricultural a nd 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, pot atoes, onions, garlic, genus capsicum, ginger, 
ground-nuts and sesame seeds) where a wide gap exis ts between domestic and import prices in order 
to stabilize domestic market and to ensure smooth implementation of the UR commitments.   G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  B.  Summary of legal basis for granting the rele vant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
  Legal provision:  Article 10.3 of the Agro-F isheries Marketing Corporation Act/Articles 12, 
13 of the Grain Management Act. 
 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 right s or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 
 Imports & sales of items subject to bound tari ffs (beans, red beans, buckwheat, soybeans, 
potatoes, onions, garlic, pepper, ginger,  genus capsicum, sesamum seeds).   
 
C.  Type of entities other than the state trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions 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 qu antity as set in Korea's C/S, and certain items 
are imported more than specified quantity in Ko rea's C/S depending on changes in domestic supply 
and 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 determ ined 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 contractua l 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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  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.   
 
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-
carcasses 0201.10.0000 Meat of bovine animals:  Fresh 
or Chilled Other cuts with bone in 0201.20.0000 
Meat of bovine animals: 
Fresh or Chilled Boneless 0201.30.0000 Meat of bovine animals, Frozen 
Carcasses and half-carcasses 0202.10.0000 
Meat of bovine animals, 
Frozen 
Other cuts with bone in 0202.20.0000 Meat of bovine animals, Frozen 
Boneless 0202.30.0000 
 
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 rele vant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 
 Legal provision:  Article 53 of the Internati onal Trade Law, and Article 14.2 of the Livestock 
Farming Act.  G/STR/N/3/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 LPMO is in charge of the tariff quota quantity of beef as set in Korea's C/S.   
 
B.  Specification of exclusive or special right s or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 
 The LPMO is authorized to purchase foreign beef  used to stabilize domestic beef market, and 
conduct the tasks of approval and post-import management of the beef quota purchase allocated to private companies under the Simultaneous Buy and Sell (SBS) system. 
 
C.  Type of entities other than the state trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions 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 desi gnated 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 auctions in wholesale markets. 
 
G.  Whether long-term contracts are negotiated by the state trading enterprise or whether the state 
trading enterprise is used to fulfill contractua l 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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
Page 8 
 
 
  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. 
 
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 Li vestock 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 rele vant 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 right s 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.  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  C.  Type of entities other than the state trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions for participation  
  Part of the tariff quota is imported by the NLCF at the request of Korea's Tourist Center. 
 
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 contractua l obligations entered into by the government  
 
 Long-term contracts are not considered and th e item is imported in a manner of granting all 
concerned exporters the opportunities to comp ete 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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  V. CHEJU CITRUS GROWER'S AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE, CCGAC 
1.  Description of Products Affected  
 
 Oranges. 
 Mandarins and other tangerines. 
 2.  Reason and Purpose  
 
A.  Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
 
 
 The CCGAC was established in 1960 in accord ance with the Agricultural Cooperatives Act to 
stabilize domestic market prices of oranges and Kor ean 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 mark et prices and to ensure smooth implementation of 
the UR commitments.  
B.  Summary of legal basis for granting the rele vant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 
 Legal provision:  Article 10. 3 of Agro-Fis heries 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 right s 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 trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions 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.  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  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 contractua l 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. 
 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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  VI. KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION, KGCF 
1. 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 and seed) 
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 1211.20.1240 
1211.20.1310 
1211.20.1320 1211.20.1330 
1211.20.2210 
1211.20.2220 1211.20.2290 
 
1211.20.9100 
1211.20.9200 
1211.20.9900 
 
1302.19.1210 
1302.19.1220 1302.19.1290 
 
2106.90.3021 2106.90.3029 
 2.  Reason and Purpose  
  
A. Reason or purpose for establishing and/or maintaining state trading enterprise
 
 
 The NGCF was established in 1971 by the Ginse ng 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 rele vant 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.  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  B.  Specification of exclusive or special right s 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 trad ing enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and c onditions 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 refe rence 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 contractua l obligations entered into by the government  
 
 Long-term contracts are not considered and equal opportunities are given to all interested 
countries. 
 H.  Brief description of market structure
 
 
 Sold by producers directly to consumers and manufacturers of gi nseng-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. G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  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 rele vant exclusive or special rights or privileges, 
including legal provisions and summary of statutory or constitutional powers  
 
 Legal provision:  Article 36 of the Forestry Act.   
 
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 right s or privileges enjoyed by the state trading 
enterprise  
 
 Imports and sales of bound tariff quotas on pine nuts.   
  Type of entities other than the state tradi ng enterprise that are allowed to engage in 
importation/exportation and cond itions 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.  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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  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 contractua l 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 Activities. 
 
5. Reason why no foreign trade has taken place  
 
 Not applicable.  6.  Additional Information  
 
 Not applicable.  
  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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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 
imported Quantity imported by 
state trading 
enterprises Average import 
price 
(US$/mt) Average representative 
domestic sales price 
(US$/mt) Mark-up 
(US$/mt) National production 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
Rice 
(1006.20.1000) '95 : 57,008 
'96 : 71,260 '97 : 85,512 '95 :  57008 
'96 : 71,260 '97 : 85,512 '95 :  327 
'96 : 442 '97 : 367 '95 : 603 
'96 : 868 '97 : 729 '95 : 276 
'96 : 428 '97 : 362 '95 : 4,694,956 
'96 : 5,322,962 '97 : 5,449,561 
Unhulled barley  
(1003.00.9010) '95 : 14,150 
'96 : 51,000 
'97 : 18,700 '95 : 14,150 
'96 : 51,000 
'97 : 18,700 '95 : 137 
'96 : 141 
'97 : 149 '95 : n.a. 
'96 : n.a. 
'97 : n.a. '95 : 0 
'96 : 0 
'97 : 0 '95 : 42,691 
'96 : 39,266 
'97 : 23,129 
  1.  Milled basis.  
2.  Exchange Rate:  Annual Average T/T selling rate (' 95:  W 774.28/$, '96:  W 807.67/$, '97:  W 959.90/$). 
3.  n.a.:  not available.   
  
   G/STR/N/3/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 enterprises National production Domestic sales  by state 
trading  enterprise National consumption 
1 2 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 : 1,305,000 
'96 : 1,303,000 
'97 :    484,000 '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 : 51,000 
'96 : 40,000 
'97 : 42,000 
  
1.  Milled basis. 
2.  n.a.:  not available.  
  
  G/STR/N/3/KOR 
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STATE TRADING:  AGRICULTURAL & FISHERY MARKETING CORPORATION  
 
STATISTICAL  INFORMATION, IMPORTS 
 
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)  
Description of 
product(s) 
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average import 
price 
(US$/mt) Average 
representative 
domestic sales price 
(US$/mt) Mark up 
(US$/mt) National production 
1 2 3 4 5 6 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/$).   
  
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Description of 
product(s) 
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average import price 
(US$/mt) Average 
representative 
domestic sales  
price(US$/mt) Mark up 
(US$/mt) National 
production 
1 2 3 4 5 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 : 632,621 
  
 
  
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Description of 
product(s) 
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average import 
price (US$/mt) Average 
representative 
domestic sales  
price(US$/mt) Mark up 
(US$/mt) National production
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
 
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 : 740,187 
  
 
  
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Description of 
product(s) 
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average import 
price (US$/mt) Average 
representative 
domestic sales 
price(US$/mt) Mark up 
(US$/mt) National production
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 
 
 
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 :  10,900 
 
    
  
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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 enterprise National 
Production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 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 :   7,000 
 
   
 
  
  
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Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s)) Domestic purchases by state 
trading enterprise National 
production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 4 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 : 637,000 
 
  
 
   
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(unit:  mt) 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s)) Domestic purchases by state 
trading enterprise National 
Production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 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 : 670,000 
 
  
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(unit:  mt) 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s)) Domestic purchases by state 
trading enterprise National 
Production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 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, Domestic Sa les), MAF (National Production, National Consumption).   
  
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STATE TRADING:  LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS MARKETING ORGANIZATION 
 
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS 
 
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt)  
Description of 
Product(s) 
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average 
import price 
(US$/mt) Average representative domestic 
sales price 
(US$/mt) Mark-up 
(US$/mt) National 
production 
1 2 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: 227,728 
  
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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 enterprise National Production Domestic sales by 
state trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 4 5 
 
 
Beef (0201.10.0000) 
(0201.20.0000) 
(0201.30.0000) (0202.10.0000) 
(0202.20.0000) 
(0202.30.0000)  
 
  
'95:       0 
'96:       0 '97:       0 
  
 
  
'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: 361,952 
 
 
  
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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 
imported 
 Quantity imported 
by 
state trading 
enterprise Average imported 
price 
(US$/mt) Average 
representative 
domestic sales 
prices(US$/mt) 
 Mark-up 
(US$/mt) National production 
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 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 
'97:7,661 
 
  
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TABLE 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 enterprise National Production Domestic sales by 
state trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 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 available.   
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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 
imported Quantity imported 
by state trading 
enterprise Average 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/$, '97:  W 959.90/$). 
 
  
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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 enterprise National production Domestic sales by state 
trading  enterprise National  consumption 
1 2 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: 694,644 
   
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STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION 
 
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS 
 
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt) 
Description of products
(including HS 
number(s)) Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported by 
state trading enterprise Average import price
(US$/kg) Average 
representative 
domestic sales 
price(US$/kg) Mark-up 
(US$/kg) National production 
1 2 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 average 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$.    
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STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION 
 
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, EXPORTS  
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt )  
Description of 
products (including 
HS number(s)) 
 Total quantity 
exported Quantity exported by 
state trading 
enterprise Average 
procurement price
(US$/kg) Average representative 
domestic sales 
price(US$/kg) Average export 
price(US$/kg) National production 
1 2 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 ginseng. 
  
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STATE TRADING:  KOREA GINSENG COOPERATIVE FEDERATION 
 
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, DOMESTIC ACTIVITIES 
 
(unit:  mt )  
Description of products 
(including HS number(s)) Domestic purchases by state 
trading enterprise National production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 4 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:  Applyi ng national production + Total quantity imported - Total quantity exported- 
  
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STATE TRADING:  NATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATIVE FEDERATION 
 
STATISTICAL INFORMATION, IMPORTS  
 
 
(unit:  mt, US$, US$/mt) 
Description of product(s) 
(including HS number(s))Total quantity 
imported Quantity imported by 
state trading 
enterprises Average import 
price(US$/mt) Average representative 
domestic sales price 
(US$/mt) Mark-up 
(US$/mt) National 
production 
1 2 3 4 5 6 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, pr ovide an explanation under Section ÿ of this questionnaire. 
2.  Members may report either under columns 4 and 5 or under column 6. 
  
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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 enterprises National production Domestic sales by state 
trading enterprise National consumption 
1 2 3 4 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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