Bangladesh showcased its growing export potential and investment opportunities at the three-day Korea Import Expo 2026 in Seoul, with the participation of 32 companies representing a wide range of sectors.
The exhibition, organised by the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), was held at COEX Hall B in Seoul from June 23 to 25.
Bangladesh's participation was coordinated by the Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) in close collaboration with the Bangladesh Embassy in Seoul.
The expo was jointly inaugurated by KOIMA Chairman YoungMi Youn, Bangladesh Ambassador to South Korea Toufiq Islam Shatil and ambassadors from several other countries, said a PID handout.
Following the opening ceremony, the dignitaries visited the Bangladesh pavilion, which was jointly inaugurated by Ambassador Shatil and KBCCI President Shahab Uddin Khan.
Under the theme of "Invest in Bangladesh: Advancing Trade and Investment Through Strong Bilateral Relations," the Bangladesh pavilion drew significant attention from buyers and visitors throughout the exhibition, highlighting the country's expanding manufacturing capacity and investment prospects.
The 32 participating Bangladeshi companies displayed products and services from sectors including ready-made garments, textiles, garment accessories, leather goods, footwear, jute and eco-friendly biodegradable products, handicrafts, agro and processed food, information technology, AI-driven software solutions and logistics services.
The Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) also had a strong presence at the fair.
Parallel to the main exhibition, the KBCCI delegation met with the KOIMA Chairman for a dedicated bilateral meeting.
During the high-level discussions, both sides strongly reaffirmed their commitment and promised to work closely together to enhance mutual economic cooperation.
This milestone participation follows strategic foundational partnerships, including the landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between KBCCI and KOIMA in September 2024 to enhance import-export mechanism frameworks between both friendly nations.
A powerful 41-member business delegation, led by KBCCI President Shahab Uddin Khan, traveled to Seoul to anchor Bangladesh’s participation. Proving to be a highly proactive mission, more than 15 B2B sideline meetings were successfully held during the three days of the expo, linking Bangladeshi entrepreneurs directly with Korean and foreign buyers.
During a reception in the Embassy on June 26, the Ambassador of Bangladesh committed all out cooperation from the Embassy to KBCCI and the delegation members in their pursuit to enhance trade & investment between Bangladesh and South Korea.
The reception was also attended by Ambassador Lee Yun Young, Vice President of KOICA and former Ambassador of South Korea to Bangladesh, Ambassador. Park Young Sik, former Ambassador of South Korea to Bangladesh and David Kim, Honorary Consul General of Bangladesh Embassy in Incheon, South Korea.
The main expo features aproximately 200 booths showcasing a wide range of products including food and beverages, cosmetics, consumer goods, household products, health & wellness items, electronics, industrial materials and innovative technologies.