Australia’s beef export success triggers tariff hike in South Korea

22/09/2025

The authorities in South Korea have implemented a 24% tariff on imports of beef from Australia.

Agreements between the two countries meant that meat companies in Australia were able to ship beef to South Korea with a tariff rate of 8% for the first 170,000 tonnes exported this year. Volumes passed this limit in early September, triggering the higher rate, which will remain in place for the rest of 2025.