Through the first 10 months of 2025, U.S. beef exports to Korea are 3% higher in both volume (194,407 mt) and value ($1.85 billion) compared to the same period in 2024, and exports to Korea are expected to surpass $2 billion for the fifth consecutive year, accounting for nearly a third of Korea’s total beef consumption.

The sustained growth reflects U.S. industry efforts to build confidence in the safety of U.S. beef; a consumer survey from December 2025 shows more than 70% of respondents express confidence in the product’s safety, up three years in a row.

Support from the Beef Checkoff Program and USDA has played a critical role in these efforts.

Source: USMEF