Vietnam becomes largest grape importer of RoK
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam surpassed China and Hong Kong to become the largest importer of Korean grapes, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
 Grapes grown in the Republic of Korea (Photo: Gimcheon City Office ) |
Last year, Korean grape exports reached 23 million USD, a year-on-year surge of 64 percent. Shine Muscats accounted for 72 percent of all grape exports, followed by Geobong grapes (14 percent), and Campbell grapes (13 percent). Shine Muscats grapes have been popular in Vietnam, and the purchase of the grapes surged during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.