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Buying imported hay and wheat straw in South Korea: a guide for feed importers

Guide for South Korean feed importers and Hanwoo and dairy farms buying wheat straw and Rhodes grass hay from Pakistan: products, specs, quarantine checks and shipping to Busan.

Updated 2026-11-08Desert Feed Supply
Key facts
  • South Korea imports large volumes of forage for Hanwoo beef and dairy cattle.
  • We offer wheat straw (HS 1213) and Rhodes grass hay (HS 1214.90) from Pakistan.
  • Forage imports are subject to quarantine by Korea's Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA). Confirm current conditions before ordering.
  • Containers ship from Karachi to Busan or Incheon.
  • Quotes within 24 business hours; samples available.

Forage demand in Korea

Korean Hanwoo beef and dairy farms depend on imported roughage because domestic forage production cannot cover demand. Importers and feed companies buy grass hays and cereal straws to blend into total mixed rations (TMR) and to feed directly.

What we supply

Wheat straw bales: clean, sun-dried Punjab straw at max 12% moisture and about 40% ADF, used as effective fibre in Hanwoo fattening and dairy dry-cow rations.

Rhodes grass hay: fine-cut, palatable grass hay at 9–12% crude protein, used for calves, heifers and lactating cows.

Quarantine and paperwork

Hay and straw entering Korea are inspected by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA). Conditions can include specific treatment, inspection or origin requirements. Ask APQA or your customs broker to confirm the rules for Pakistani forage before you order. We supply a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and third-party inspection report with every shipment, and can add treatments or declarations your permit requires.

How to order

  1. Send your specification

    Product, tons per month, bale size and port (Busan or Incheon).

  2. Get a CFR quote and sample

    We reply within 24 business hours and can send a lab report or sample.

  3. Trial container

    Most importers start with one container before a supply contract.

  4. Regular supply

    Monthly loadings from Karachi with consistent quality.

This guide is general information. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the authority or customs broker named above before you order.

Questions

Quick answers

Do you ship hay to Busan?

Yes, we quote CFR Busan and Incheon for containerised wheat straw and Rhodes grass hay from Karachi.

What documents come with forage shipments to Korea?

A phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection report, invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Confirm any extra APQA requirement with your broker.

Can I buy Rhodes grass hay for Hanwoo cattle?

Yes. Rhodes grass hay is a palatable, mid-protein grass hay that can be used in Hanwoo and dairy rations alongside straw and concentrates.

Need a price for your port?

Send product, tons and destination. We reply within 24 business hours.

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