Tomato production in South Korea
South Korea: Tomato production was 319,941 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomato production in South Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 319,941 tonnes for tomato production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and down 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomato production in South Korea peaked at 499,960 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 12,120 tonnes, in 1961.
South Korea ranks 54th of 173 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 29,619 tonnes | 12,120 tonnes | 55,751 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,796 tonnes | 35,011 tonnes | 57,300 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 60,213 tonnes | 32,688 tonnes | 94,039 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 174,505 tonnes | 77,723 tonnes | 290,738 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 351,750 tonnes | 205,763 tonnes | 479,851 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 396,402 tonnes | 324,806 tonnes | 499,960 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 350,035 tonnes | 319,941 tonnes | 378,808 tonnes | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomato production in South Korea?
- Tomato production in South Korea was 319,941 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tomato production recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 499,960 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest tomato production recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,120 tonnes in 1961.
- How does South Korea rank for tomato production?
- South Korea ranks 54th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomato production rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tomato production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Tomato production is measured in tonnes.