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NIGERIANS SEARCH FOR CHEAP PROTEIN DRIVES RECORD MACKEREL IMPORT
Nigerians who love seafood played a starring role in boosting Korean mackerel exports last year, according to the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI).
Nigerians, along with Ghana and Ivory Coast, emerged as top destinations for Korean mackerel, collectively accounting for over 70% of Korea’s mackerel exports in the final quarter of 2023. This strong demand from Africa helped propel Korea’s overall mackerel exports to a record $167 million in 2023, a whopping 63% increase compared to 2022.