Key Market Indicators
In a notable shift in North Korean dietary trends, spice consumption is projected to decline to approximately 4,300 metric tons by 2028. This represents a 2.4% annual decrease from the 5,000 metric tons recorded in 2023. Since 2019, the demand for spices in North Korea has been on a downward trajectory, falling at an annual rate of 6.5%. This decline has seen the country drop to the 73rd position globally in terms of spice consumption in 2023. Sierra Leone, with a consumption of 5,000 metric tons, has surpassed North Korea in the rankings. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Thailand hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in this global comparison.
