Other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled production in South Korea
In 2024 South Korea produced 2,812 t of other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled, the 21st largest in the world (0.18% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 0.9%. The record was 4,700 t in 2003.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 2,812 t
- World rank
- 21 of 38
- 10-year change
- +0.9%
- Record
- 4,700 t
- 2003
Other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.18%
- 0.18% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 0.19
- 10-year change
- +0.9%
- world +3.5%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | New Zealand | 5,158 | 0.33% |
| 20 | Iceland | 3,337 | 0.21% |
| 21 | South Korea | 2,812 | 0.18% |
| 22 | Canada | 2,653 | 0.17% |
| 23 | Japan | 2,500 | 0.16% |
Map of world production of other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,812 | −0.0% |
| 2023 | 2,813 | −0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,815 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 2,792 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 2,752 | −0.5% |
| 2019 | 2,765 | −0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,779 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,771 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,759 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 2,710 | −2.8% |
| 2014 | 2,787 | −2.0% |
| 2013 | 2,843 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 2,678 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 2,500 | −7.4% |
| 2010 | 2,700 | −3.6% |
| 2009 | 2,800 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 2,700 | −10.0% |
| 2007 | 3,000 | −12% |
| 2006 | 3,400 | −8.1% |
| 2005 | 3,700 | −12% |
| 2004 | 4,200 | −11% |
| 2003 | 4,700 | +52% |
| 2002 | 3,100 | −18% |
| 2001 | 3,800 | +23% |
| 2000 | 3,100 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 3,000 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,000 | −25% |
| 1997 | 4,000 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 4,000 | +14% |
| 1995 | 3,500 | +17% |
| 1994 | 3,000 | −6.3% |
| 1993 | 3,200 | −8.6% |
| 1992 | 3,500 | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 3,200 | +10% |
| 1990 | 2,900 | −6.5% |
| 1989 | 3,100 | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 2,900 | +38% |
| 1987 | 2,100 | +24% |
| 1986 | 1,700 | +13% |
| 1985 | 1,500 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 1,500 | +50% |
| 1983 | 1,000 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 1,000 | −50% |
| 1981 | 2,000 | −20% |
| 1980 | 2,500 | +25% |
| 1979 | 2,000 | +33% |
| 1978 | 1,500 | −25% |
| 1977 | 2,000 | +33% |
| 1976 | 1,500 | +50% |
| 1975 | 1,000 | +100% |
| 1974 | 500 | +400% |
| 1973 | 100 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 100 | +100% |
| 1971 | 50 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 226 t USD 1.1 m
- Importer rank
- 19 of 84
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled in South Korea?
South Korea produced 2,812 t in 2024, 0.18% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled?
South Korea ranked 21st of 38 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.1% of the world total.
How has the production of other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled in South Korea changed?
It rose by 0.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +3.5% for the world. The record was 4,700 t in 2003.
Does South Korea export or import other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 South Korea reported no exports and imports of 226 t (USD 1.1 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for South Korea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing other meat of mammals, fresh or chilled
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.