South Korea Seafood Market Overview
South Korea is a major Asian seafood importer with strong demand for shrimp, surimi (for fish cake/odeng products) and squid. MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) enforces strict residue and contaminant rules. Korean buyers value consistent quality and reliable supply.
Thailand exports frozen shrimp, surimi and squid products to South Korea for both retail and food processing industries.
Shipping Frozen Seafood from Thailand to South Korea
We ship reefer containers from Bangkok and Laem Chabang ports in Thailand to all major South Korea ports. Reefer transit is approximately 5-9 days maintaining -18°C cold chain throughout.
Destination Ports in South Korea
- ⚓Busan
- ⚓Incheon
- ⚓Pyeongtaek
Reefer Lines Serving South Korea
HMMONEEvergreenMaersk
Seafood Products Preferred in South Korea
Top Products
- • Frozen shrimp
- • Surimi
- • Squid
- • Tuna
- • Crab
Common Packaging
- • Master cartons
- • Retail consumer packs
Import Requirements for South Korea
- 📋MFDS import declaration
- 📋Health Certificate from Thai DOF
- 📋Korean-language labeling for retail
- 📋Antibiotic residue test results
- 📋HACCP certification preferred
FAQ — Seafood Import to South Korea
What seafood does Hanuman Seafood export to South Korea?
We export the full range of frozen seafood to South Korea: vannamei and black tiger shrimp (raw, cooked, peeled, breaded), tuna (skipjack, yellowfin — loins, steaks, canned), squid, octopus, surimi-based products, tilapia and crab. All products are HACCP, BAP and ASC certified where applicable.
How long does shipping seafood from Thailand to South Korea take?
Ocean transit from Bangkok / Laem Chabang to Busan is approximately 5-9 days in reefer containers. We ship via HMM, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk. Total lead time from PO to port arrival is typically 25-50 days including production.
Which ports do you ship to in South Korea?
We ship to all major South Korea reefer ports: Busan, Incheon, Pyeongtaek. Busan is the most common destination for seafood reefer containers.
What documents are required to import seafood into South Korea?
Standard import documentation for South Korea: MFDS import declaration; Health Certificate from Thai DOF; Korean-language labeling for retail; Antibiotic residue test results; HACCP certification preferred. We provide all export-side documentation including health certificates, COA and traceability records.
What is the minimum order for seafood to South Korea?
Standard MOQ is 1 x 40ft reefer container (~25 MT depending on species and packaging). For LCL we accept from 1 MT for stock items. We can combine multiple SKUs in one container.