ARTICLE Atomy HemoHIM, tops domestic health functional food exports, records $60.48 million.
Atomy HemoHIM, tops domestic health functional food exports, records $60.48 million.
Atomy announced on the 27th that HemoHIM topped domestic health functional food exports last year.
According to the '2021 Production Performance of Foods and Pharmaceuticals' released by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, 'HemoHIM Angelica gigas mixed extract' recorded $60.48 million (approximately 70 billion Korean Won, based on the 2021 average exchange rate) in exports, surpassing ginseng, which exported $48.32 million (approximately 55.3 billion Korean Won), to become the health functional food with the highest export value in South Korea
Atomy HemoHIM is exported to 16 countries worldwide, recording annual sales of over 350 billion Korean Won domestically and internationally. According to the Fair Trade Commission's announcement in July, Atomy HemoHIM achieved approximately 184.6 billion Korean Won in domestic sales. As a result, it has maintained its position as the industry's bestseller for eight consecutive years since 2014. The main ingredient, 'HemoHIM Angelica gigas mixed extract,' was developed by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute and was the first to be individually recognized for immune function enhancement by the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2016.
An Atomy representative stated, 'HemoHIM leads the globalization of K-health products,' adding, 'We will continue to strive for global popularity with even higher quality in the future.'
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