0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityAccording to the Rural Development Administration's Nongsaroo, Arachis hypogaea L., English name: Peanut. It is an annual crop belonging to the legume family; although it is treated alongside nuts in the market, it is botanically distinguished from woody nuts. ( Nongsaroo )
Key roleGreen peanuts, dried seeds, roasted peanuts, confectionery, sauces, peanut butter, powder, edible oil ingredients
Harvesting principleGreen peanuts and ripe peanuts for seed are managed as separate Product Lots from the time of harvest.
Product separationGreen peanuts, shelled peanuts, kernel peanuts, roasted, chopped, powder, paste, butter, oil separation
Separation of similar itemsPlant Entity distinct from woody nuts such as almonds and walnuts, and soybeans
Variety managementSinpalgwang, Haeol, K-ol No. 2, Danmi, etc., are managed as internal peanut cultivars. According to 2025 data from the Rural Development Administration, the nationwide cultivation ratios for these varieties are presented as 53.4% ​​for Sinpalgwang, 3.8% for Haeol, and 0.8% for K-ol No. 2. ( Rural Development Administration )
Domestic production statisticsBased on official statistics presented in the Rural Development Administration's 2025 press release, the cultivated area in 2023 was 3,590 ha and the production volume was 9,186 tons . This represents a decreasing trend from 5,381 ha and 13,991 tons in 2010. ( Rural Development Administration )
main production areaAccording to the Rural Development Administration in 2025, Gochang in North Jeolla Province, Taean in South Chungcheong Province, Yecheon in North Gyeongsang Province, and Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province are major production areas, accounting for approximately 30% of the national cultivation area. ( Rural Development Administration )
Key growthSowing after mid-April, pod formation after flowering in June, and moisture management during the seed enlargement stage in July and August are important. ( Rural Development Administration )
Harvest classificationAccording to Nongsaroo, green peanuts are harvested when the pods are fully developed, and mature seeds are harvested when the net-like pattern on the pod becomes distinct.
Quality and SafetyPeanuts are subject to domestic allergen labeling requirements, and managing aflatoxin risks is critical. In the 2026 non-compliance cases reported via the Food Safety Korea system, instances were confirmed where the total aflatoxin standards of 15.0 μg/kg or less and B1 standards of 10.0 μg/kg or less were applied. ( Food Safety Korea )
Supply and demand riskDecrease in cultivated area · Rural labor shortage · Lack of mechanization · Heatwave · Drought · Heavy rainfall · Pests and diseases · Poor drying · Aflatoxin · Allergy
Operating PrinciplesConnecting Cultivar–Origin–Harvest Stage–Moisture–Drying–Quality–Processing–Lot–RFQ
Final goalFeedback of recurring transaction data from domestic producers, processing companies, distributors, confectionery companies, and PB buyers into production, variety, and mechanization decision-making

According to 2025 data from the National Institute of Food Science and Technology, the domestic peanut cultivation area was 3,590 hectares and production was 9,186 tons in 2023 , marking a continuous decrease from 5,381 hectares and 13,991 tons in 2010. In response, the Rural Development Administration is promoting the distribution of varieties such as Haol and K-ol No. 2, which possess suitability for mechanical harvesting and high oleic acid characteristics, as well as the expansion of mechanization models. ( Rural Development Administration )

1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Basic fields

detail

Korean namepeanut
English namePeanut
Representative scientific nameArachis hypogaea L. ( Nongsaroo )
classificationAnnual seed crop of the genus Arachis, family Fabaceae
Edible partsSeeds inside the pod
Non-edible · Separate managementStems, leaves, roots, pod shells, and processing by-products
Major harvesting stagesImmature/early maturing for green peanuts → Fully ripe for seeds
Basic product formGreen peanuts, shelled peanuts, kernel peanuts, roasted peanuts, chopped peanuts, powder, paste, butter, oil
Basic processing stageDigging, hull removal, drying, shelling, sorting, roasting, grinding, pressing, and pasteurization
Basic useRaw food · Boiled food · Snacks · Confectionery · Baking · Sauces · Butter · Seasoned food · Cooking oil
Principle of similar itemsVarieties are managed as a sub-Cultivar of peanuts, while almonds, walnuts, etc., are managed as a separate Plant Entity.

Peanuts have the characteristic that after pollination , the pod stalk grows toward the ground, entering the soil to form a pod. Nongsaroo explains that they grow well in abundant sunlight and high temperatures, and that well-drained loam or sandy loam is suitable .

Product Master

Product ID

Actual product form

Key Management Standards

PEANUT-P01seeds for cultivationCultivar · Germination Rate · Seed Lot
PEANUT-P02Green peanut podHarvest date, pod fullness, and freshness
PEANUT-P03Green peanuts for boilingRipening · Size · Washing · Refrigeration
PEANUT-P04Ripe peanutsDry moisture, pod damage, and diseases
PEANUT-P05raw peanutsPeeling · Lip thickness · Color · Flaws · Moisture
PEANUT-P06Roasted peanutsSize, uniformity, moisture, variety
PEANUT-P07Roasted peanutsRoasting, Color, Aroma, Moisture, and Allergy Labels
PEANUT-P08Peanut powderGrain size, roasting level, foreign matter
PEANUT-P09peanut powderParticle size, moisture, fat, microorganisms
PEANUT-P10peanut pasteViscosity, particle size, roasting, oil separation
PEANUT-P11peanut butterIngredients, Formula, Viscosity, and Allergy Information
PEANUT-P12High oleic peanut raw materialCultivar · Oleic Acid Variety · Lot Verification
PEANUT-P13peanut oilPressing, Extraction, Purification, and Rancidity Management
PEANUT-P14Confectionery and Baking B2B IngredientsSpecifications for powder, granules, and pastes
PEANUT-P15PB · Finished ProductsIngredient Traceability · Allergy Labeling · Use-by Date
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationArachis hypogaea L.Basic Plant Entity
varietiesSinpalgwang, Haeol, Keiol No. 2, Danmi, etc.Managed by Cultivar ID
Super-typecrawling, semi-erect, and uprightCultivation and Mechanical Harvesting Dataset
ripeningEarly-born, mid-born, late-bornHarvest plan
Seed sizeOpposition, Neutrality, MinorityProduct Specification
Harvesting stageGreen peanuts and ripe seedsMust be a separate product
Cultivation methodOrdinary cultivation, mulching cultivation, etc.Production Type
Distribution methodsPeeling, peeling, raw, stir-fryingSKU separation
Processing formBoiled, roasted, minced, powder, paste, oilProduct ID
Final useSnacks, school meals, confectionery, sauces, butter, fatsBuyer Specification
Transaction typeSpot products from production · Contract farming · Regular supply · Processed raw materials · PB/OEMContract NDA
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planCultivar · Area · Foot/Seed/Processing UseProduction and Buyer Plans
satelliteVariety · Seed Lot · Germination Ratebreed tracking
soilSoil texture, drainage, lime, continuous cropping historyPoisoning and disease management
sowingSowing date, depth, and planting distanceGrowth history
germinationGermination date and germination rateHair care
growthPlant type, branching, plant heightBreed and Robe Management
risingTemperature, rainfall, sunshine, heatwaveweather risks
WateringTiming, quantity, and soil moistureStability during maturity
drainageDrainage channels and flooding timesmoisture prevention
disputeFertilizer, Lime, Input AmountPod formation and growth
floweringFlowering date and amountHarvest forecasting
Formation of the ovaryUnderground entry/constrictionYield Forecast
pestsBrown spot disease, net spot disease, white silk disease, grubs, etc.Quality and quantity
Harvest judgmentGreen/Ripe · Pod MaturityProduct Branch
ExcavationHarvest day · Machinery/ManpowerRaw Lot
Breaking downPod separation and loss rateYield
purifyingApplication of green peanuts, etc.hygiene
dryMoisture, Time, MethodStorage stability
peelingSeed recovery rate · DamageKernel Lot
SelectionSize, color, defects, foreign matterGrade
saveTemperature, humidity, and moisturePrevents mold and rancidity
stir-fryTime, temperature, and roasting levelRoasted Product
smashParticle size of powder/fragmentIngredient
PasteViscosity and oil separationPeanut Butter
Pressing and extractionRaw materials and yieldOil Product
packagingOxygen, moisture, and allergy indicatorscirculation
shipmentBuyer · Lot · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

Raw peanuts · Peanuts

Peeled/Pre-treated products

processed goods

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
CultivaressentialessentialRaw material standardstrackingVerified
mountainous districtessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
Cultivation methodessentialsuccessiontracking-Member
farmhouseIDsuccessiontrackingtrackingVerified
LotessentialnewnewnewVerified/NDA
Sowing dateessentialsuccessiontracking-Verified
Harvest dayessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingVerified
Harvesting stageGreen/RipeessentialRaw material standardstrackingVerified
appearancePods and seedscoreRaw Material EvaluationProduct StandardsMember
weightWeight of the premisesSeed weightInput and OutputDisplay amountMember
Size · LipscorrespondingcoreRaw material specificationsProduct StandardsMember
ratingMountain area standardsRaw material standardsBuyer specificationsProduct specificationsMember
Broken lipcheckcoreRemoval/Acceptance CriteriaProduct StandardsVerified
immature teethcheckcoreRaw material compatibilitytrackingVerified
Discoloration and moldessentialessentialNon-conformity exclusionmanagementVerified
pestsessentialtrackingtracking-Verified
alien substancecheckessentialessentialessentialVerified
moistureDrying coreessentialBy productProduct StandardsVerified
pesticide residuesLegal standardssuccessioncheckLegal standardsVerified/NDA
AflatoxinKey Safety ItemscorecoreProduct StandardsVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessaryapplycoreProduct StandardsVerified/NDA
allergyRaw material identificationCross-contact managementLabeling and Process ControlIndication requiredPublic/Verified
Roasting-correspondingcoretrackingNDA
Island-PowdercoreProduct StandardsVerified
Maintenance quality-royal statusPaste and oilProduct StandardsVerified
Processing history-correspondingessentialessentialNDA
packagingThe ConfessionRaw material packagingOxygen and moisture managementLabeling packagingMember
saveDry storageDrying, refrigeration, etc.By productBy productVerified
Expiration dateThe relevant cityBy productTest-basedmarkVerified
ShipmentrecordrecordrecordrecordVerified
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseconnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

The Korea Food Safety Agency includes peanuts in the list of domestic allergens subject to labeling . Therefore, for finished products using peanut ingredients—such as ground peanuts, powder, paste, sauces, and confectionery—as well as for peanuts themselves, allergy labeling and cross-contact management are mandatory items in the Buyer Specification. ( Korea Food Safety Agency )

In addition, in 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced cases of recalling peanut or processed nut products that exceeded aflatoxin standards, and for 2026, the non-compliance cases on the Food Safety Korea website present standards of 15.0 μg/kg or less for total aflatoxin and 10.0 μg/kg or less for B1 . Therefore, moisture, storage, and mold management, along with test reports, are directly linked to the Lot. ( Food Safety Korea )


Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item · Product Type · Species · Scientific Name · Cultivar · Cultivation Type · Origin · Cultivation Area · Producer · Seed Lot · Sowing Date · Flowering Date · Podding · Maturity Information · Harvest Stage · Harvest Date · Quality Indicators · Podding Weight · Seed Weight · Dimensions · Grade · Grain Weight · Broken Grains · Immature Grains · Discolored Grains · Pests & Diseases · Appearance Check · Pesticide Use Records · Pesticide Residues · Aflatoxin · Microbiological Test Report · Dry Moisture · Storage History · Raw Material Lot · Podding · Shelling · Roasting · Grinding · Paste · Pressing History · Allergy Cross-Contact Management · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns · Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Agricultural cooperatives and producer organizations in producing regionsVariety · Shell/Coal Peanut · Harvest DateJoint Selection and Contract Sales
Distribution of green peanutsVariety, Freshness, Pod SizeDirect from the farm
Wholesale and retailSpecifications, Grade, Moisture, Country of OriginRegular supply
Roasted peanut companySize, uniformity, moisture, tasteRoasting RFQ
confectionery companyMinced meat, stir-frying, allergy, aflatoxinB2B Ingredient
Baking and BakeryPowder, pasteRegular raw material supply
Peanut butter manufacturerSolids, Roasting, Oil, VarietyContract Processing
sauce manufacturerPaste, viscosity, scentFood Ingredient
Edible oil productionFat, high oleic acid varieties, yieldOil RFQ
School and public mealsSafety, Allergy Management, Country of OriginMeal Plan & Delivery Management
food service companiesStir-fry, minced meat, sauceRegular supply
HMRPowder, powder, pasteProduct Development
PB·OEMStir-fry, butter, crackers, sauceManufacturing cooperation
Seed and breeding institutionsCultivar · High oleic acid · Mechanical harvestingVariety Verification
agricultural machinery companiesPlant type, lodging, and harvest lossMechanical Harvest Pilot
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Production in the producing regionCultivar · Area · Crop ConditionsDomestic supply forecast
contract farmingUses of green/seed/high oleic acidBuyer Demand Linkage
harvestMaturity and mechanical harvesting statusYield Labor
Decongestion and dryingMoisture lossStorage stability
Dehulling and sortingDamage, breakage, defectsProduct Grade
saveMoisture, temperature and humidity, moldAflatoxin Risk
Import procurementOrigin, HS, Quality, InspectionDomestic shortage
stir-fryRaw material varieties · RoastingSnack/B2B
Grinding/PasteParticle size, oil content, viscosityIngredient
Maintenancefat and oil yieldOil
Distribution and supplyAllergy Report, Test Report, Delivery DateBuyer Compliance
RFQ · RepurchaseQuality, Yield, ClaimsSupplier Ranking

Import and export management

item

Management principles

HS CodePeanuts, shelled peanuts, roasted peanuts, processed products, and peanut oil are classified by product type in the current Korea Customs Service HSK.
Import volumeInput after verification of raw data from the Korea Customs Service's import and export trade statistics.
RevenueInput after official verification of raw data
Export volume and valueInput after official verification of raw data
Major suppliersEnter after verifying the raw data for the official country, quantity, and amount by HS code.
originSeparate domestic, imported, and FTA origins
FTAVerification of Agreement Tariff Rates and Criteria of Origin by Country, HS, and Product Status
Incoming inspectionCheck by Product for Pesticide Residues, Aflatoxins, Microorganisms, etc.
allergyVerify supplier data at the pre-finished product manufacturing and labeling stages.
Storage and LogisticsPrevents high temperature and humidity, condensation, and moisture rise
Customs clearance unit priceCalculate after verifying quantity, amount, and unit in the original source data.
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

green peanutsHarvest maturity · Pod fullnessFresh RFQ
Ripe peanutsMoisture and pod conditionRaw RFQ
Shelled peanutsSize, damage, color, moistureIngredient RFQ
raw peanutsSafety · AflatoxinFood Manufacturer
Roasted peanutsRoasting, aroma, color, moistureSnack RFQ
BuntaeGrain size and stir-fryingBakery/Confectionery
powderParticle size, fat, and moistureFood Ingredient
PasteViscosity, oil separation, roastingSauce/PB
peanut butterFormula, Viscosity, and Allergy IndicationsOEM/PB
High oleic acid raw materialCultivar · Oleic Acid Variety VerificationPremium Ingredient
peanut oilPressing, extraction, and purificationOil RFQ
Oilseed mealSafety, Ingredients, and Legal UseSeparate verification of feed and food materials
Pod shellDryness, contamination, foreign matterCompost and biomaterials
Non-product erectionMold, discoloration, damageSafety inspection before food conversion
Non-conformingAflatoxin, mold, etc.Removed from the food supply chain

Product Research Profile (PRP)

PRP area

Key question

CultivarWhich use is it suitable for among green peanuts, seeds, high oleic acid, and mechanical harvesting?
Harvesting stageWhat is the optimal harvest time for green peanuts and ripe seeds?
mechanical harvestingHow do plant type and lodging affect mechanical harvest losses?
dryHow quickly and evenly moisture is lowered
peelingWhat are the recovery rate and breakage rate of kernel peanuts compared to shelled peanuts?
Seed sizeDoes it meet the Buyer's conflict-neutral specifications?
safetyDoes it meet the standards for aflatoxin, pesticide residues, and microorganisms?
stir-fryWhat are the optimal roasting and aroma quality for each cultivar?
high oleic acidDo variety characteristics and storage stability increase buyer value?
PasteWhat are the particle size, viscosity, and oil separation stability?
milkingWhat is the actual oil yield relative to the seed?
BuyerHow do variety, country of origin, and processing standards affect the repurchase rate?
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Species·Cultivar·Origin·Harvest Stage·Lot made mandatoryRequired value completion rate
2Separation of Green, Shelled, Whole, Roasted, Chopped, and Paste ProductsProduct identification rate
3Linking weather, flowering, podding, pollination, and harvest dataProduction history connection rate
4Datafication of drying, moisture, test reports, storage, and processing historyTraceability rate
5Farm – Processing Company – Distribution – Buyer RFQ ConnectionRFQ Match Rate
6Video AI Pod and Seed Defect SortingAutomatic judgment accuracy
7Pest and disease AI diagnosisEarly detection rate
8Monitoring soil moisture during maturityQuantity and quality stability
9Production volume and harvest time forecastError compared to actual
10Mechanical Harvesting Suitability AnalysisWorking hours and loss rate per hectare
11Drying Endpoint and Storage Risk PredictionTarget moisture suitability rate
12Aflatoxin Risk ScoringNon-conformity early detection rate
13Prediction of roasting and processing yieldsYield Error
14AI Supplier/Buyer MatchSample→Contract Conversion Rate
15TraceabilitySeed Lot → Finished Product Traceability
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Decrease in cultivated areaContinuous shrinking of domestic production baseArea and farms by year
Decrease in productionReduction of production base and weather fluctuationsProduction volume · Yield
Mixed varietiesUnseparated uses of green, seed, and high-oleic acidCultivar
labor shortageBurden of excavation, dehulling, and sorting workWorking hours and manpower
mechanical harvesting shortageDifferences in variety, plant type, and mechanical suitabilityUniforms · Loss Rate
abnormal weatherDamage to ripening crops due to heatwaves, droughts, and torrential rainsWeather and soil moisture
Poor drainageMoisture damage and disease outbreaksRainfall and drainage
diseaseBrown spot, net spot, white silk, etc.Occurrence and Control
grub damageDirect damage to underground podssoil pests
Harvesting time errorConfusion between unripe and fully ripened productsMaturity
Poor dryingMold and quality degradation during storageMoisture and dryness
AflatoxinFood safety non-compliance riskMoisture, Mold, and Test Report
Allergy managementFinished product labeling and cross-contact riskRaw materials and processes
peeling lossProduct yield decreases due to damage and immaturityShelling Yield
Variation in stir-fry qualityRoasting Differences Based on Size and MoistureRoasting Dataset
Competition in imported raw materialsPrice and specification differences between domestic and imported productsOrigin·Price
Dispersion of test reportsFarm/Processing Lot and Inspection Data Not LinkedCertificate
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer evaluation not linked to next variety/farm selectionEvaluation·Reorder
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

Green peanuts sourced directlyVariety, Region, Harvest PeriodFarm, Volume, Unit Price
Peanut salesVariety, pollination, specificationsLot · Actual Price
Peanut salesSize, Grade, MoisturePhysical quantity and price
purchaseProduct · SpecificationsMOQ · Unit Price
Regular supplyProduct Type · Delivery CycleContract volume and price
contract farmingCultivar · For greens/seedsFarm, Area, Contract Conditions
High oleic variety contractverified varieties such as Haol and K-Oll No. 2Variety certification · Actual quantity
Mechanical harvesting complexVariety, Area, EquipmentHarvest loss and costs
Ingredients for stir-fryingLips · Moisture · GradeRoasting yield and price
PowderGrain size · RoastingTest Reports · MOQ
PasteViscosity and raw material varietiesProcessing yield and price
Peanut Butter OEMBlending, Packaging, Raw MaterialsManufacturing Conditions · MOQ
Confectionery and BakingPowder/SmallergyRegular supply
School meals and dining outCountry of Origin · Safety · AllergyTest Report · Delivery Date
cooking oilFor cultivar, fats, and oilsExtraction yield and unit price
PBStir-fry, butter, snackOEM conditions
import substitutionDomestic vs. Imported IngredientsPrice · Quality · Lead Time
Technology demonstrationMechanical harvesting, drying, and AI sortingTest conditions
Research cooperationVariety · High Oleic Acid · Storage · ProcessingDataset·IP
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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · Cultivar · Domestic Production · Green Peanuts · Ripe Seeds · Roasting · Processing · Safety · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1Verification of Official Raw Data for 2024·2025 National Production Statistics, Regions, Markets, HS Codes, and Imports/Exportsexpected
v2.0Subdivision of quality standards for Cultivar, ripeness, mechanical harvesting, drying, aflatoxin, roasting, paste, and oilexpected
v3.0Seed Supplier–Producer–Mechanization–Dryer–Processor–Distributor–Buyer Verified Container combinationexpected