The Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) announced that it held the 22nd Korea Import Fair at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, on the morning of the 7th.
The Korea Import Fair is a business-to-business (B2B) fair for sourcing and exhibiting overseas products, held annually since 2003.
The event is hosted by the association and supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). This year, it has also collaborated with Alibaba.com, AliExpress, and the Highland Future Foundation.
Over 50 foreign ambassadors in Korea, including Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Korea, along with Seo Il-jun, a member of the People Power Party, Seo Ga-ram, director of the Trade Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and figures from domestic and international economic organizations attended the opening ceremony.
This year, over 200 overseas manufacturers and brands from more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa are participating directly, showcasing popular food items, consumer goods, specialties, and innovative products to domestic consumers.
The fair also includes various events, such as one-on-one import consultations between participating corporations and domestic distribution buyers, as well as the Global Distribution Seminar 2025. Companies like Alibaba.com, AliExpress, Shopee, and TikTok will participate in the seminar.
Yoon Young-mi, president of the Korea Importers Association, said, "Despite the challenging trade environment, the fair was successfully held, thanks to a lot of interest," adding, "I hope this opportunity will help domestic corporations discover promising supply chains."