South Korea's exports of agricultural products rose 6.2% on-year in the first four months of 2024 to set a fresh high, driven by growing demand for processed foodstuffs, including instant noodles, data showed. The combined exports of agricultural goods came to $3.12 billion over the January-April period, compared with $2.87 billion tallied a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. By destination, exports to the US moved up 15% to $478.7 million over the period. Outbound shipments to Southeast Asia and Europe also advanced 5% and 33.1%, respectively, the data showed. On the other hand, exports to China edged down 1.8%. Source: Qatar News Agency
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