Market Survey on Agricultural Products
by Korean Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation
A survey reveals that, as distribution fees of agricultural products are increasing, the consumer price index soared 45% last year. If a consumer purchases 10,000 worth of agricultural products, 5,500 won of the price is for the product, but 4,500 won is for distribution fees.
The Korean Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation yesterday conducted its annual market survey of 24 major agricultural products showing domestic distribution fees covered 45.6% of the product, up 4.2% compared to last year. The ratio of distribution last year showed 40.6% of the product; 43.7% in 2001; 45.0% in 2002; 43.7% in 2003; and 40.8% in 2004.
A source from the corporation said, “A part of the reason for increased distribution fees is due to an increase in benefits of distributors dealing with agricultural products,” adding, “However, we consider it is because of higher labor fees and oil prices.”
In detail, the sales price of a Korean cabbage was 702 won from the farmer, but the consumer price was 2,490 won, implying that over 71.8% of distribution fees were added. In case of other agricultural products, 83.1% was added to green onions; 62.7% to apples; 66.8% to chickens; 74.0% to potatoes; 65.0% to lettuce; 69.1% to carrots; and 68.8% to onions.
In the case of rice, it is surveyed that 23.2% was added, a little lower than other agricultural products, but a higher percentage compared to last year. Comparatively lower products were dried peppers (30.0%), beef (36.6%), garlic (37.5%), strawberries (38.7%), and pork (39.7%). A source said, “Compared to distribution fees in the US, they are still lower in Korea.”
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