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Focused Trade Missions

Focused Trade Mission to Korea for Innovative, Healthy, & Convenient Products in Retail and Foodservice

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
October 29—31, 2025
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Early Registration Deadline
Jun 25, 2025
Early Registration Price
$425

Jumpstart Your Product Export Sales to Korea

USDA’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Seoul reports that as the fifth largest country export market for U.S. agricultural exports, Korea provides a promising market for U.S. agricultural products. In 2022, Korea imported about US$50 billion agricultural and food products from all over the world, and the U.S. supplied a fifth of it, ranking number one. Other key suppliers were China, Australia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The Korean market reflects global food trends. The rise in single-person households and the increase in women’s participation in the workforce are influencing food purchasing patterns. Consumers want convenient and good value food products that suit their lifestyle. At the same time, consumers continue to seek healthier and higher quality food options. Korea is a fast-paced market where new ideas and trends are eagerly tried and accepted, and rising incomes are creating demand for diverse and quality food. This offers excellent opportunities for U.S. exporters. 

U.S. Food & Agricultural Product Exports to South Korea, By the Numbers:

  • U.S. Processed Foods – US$1.9 billion (2023)

Products of Interest

Top U.S. products in demand: Upcoming

Mission Itinerary 

Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Group Travel from Tokyo / Arrive in Seoul, Retail Tour

Thursday, October 30, 2025: Briefing, one-on-one meetings with Buyers

Friday, October 31, 2025: One-on-one meetings with Buyers

Saturday, November 1, 2025: Depart Seoul

Schedule is subject to change.

Register for Two Back-to-Back Missions!

Focused Trade Mission to Japan for Retail and Foodservice

October 27—28, 2025

Travel Information

Due to the nature of the global pandemic and its impact on international travel, please consider resources such a www.travel.state.gov when determining if this event is appropriate for you or your company.

Focused Trade Mission Services Provided

  • One-on-one meetings with qualified buyers
  • Pre-event custom product research including market overview, importation and distribution analysis
  • Market briefing by local USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service
  • Retail store tour
  • Table top showcase
  • Inclusion in Trade Mission brochure containing your company profile, contact details and product lines
  • On-site assistance by Food Export’s In-Market Representative
  • Identifying top leads
  • Interpreter for Meetings
  • Translation of up to two pages of marketing material into the local language

Preparation Assistance

South Korea Country Profile

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