[Graphic News] S. Korea’s fruit exports hit record high in H1: customs agency

South Korea’s fruit exports reached a record high in the first half of 2026, customs data showed, driven by global demand for premium products and improved shipping. Fruit exports during the January-June period reached $95.72 million, up 19.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the Korea Customs Service. The figure for all of 2025 stood at a record $240 million. The agency attributed the robust performance to South Korea’s strategy of offering premium products tailored to different markets

By The Korea Herald