Korea
Overview
Korea is Queensland's second largest export market with merchandise exports in 2006-07 totalling $3.8 billion.
While traditional exports from the resource sector account for more than half of Queensland's exports to Korea, new export opportunities are emerging.
The Korean demographic is shifting and in the next ten years one in four Koreans will be aged over 60. Combined with the increased leisure time for Koreans now working a five-day week, this provides significant opportunities for Queensland businesses.
Significant potential exists for Queensland companies in Korea's growing marine sector.
A number of nationwide marina development projects are currently being planned which will lead to business opportunities such as marina design, recreational boat and motor cruiser sales, yacht academy training and management. This is an area we will focus on to maximise opportunities for the Queensland marine industry.
Trade Queensland is also targeting other key export growth areas such as creative industries, education and training, cosmetics and skincare, equine services, processed and functional foods and sport business.
Trade Queensland offices
Trade Queensland Korea is situated in Seoul providing export advice and assistance to Queensland businesses.
In addition, our overseas market teams based in Brisbane work closely with our network of export advisers throughout Queensland and overseas, enhancing opportunities for mutual support and collaboration to help build the export capability of Queensland firms and help drive export growth.
Publications
We produce a range of publications providing more detailed information about our export strategies for Korea and other markets.
More information
For more information about how we can help you export to Korea contact Trade Queensland.
Our Event Calendar provides information about export and trade activities for Korea and other markets for 2008 and beyond.
Information about past trade missions to Korea led by the Premier can be found on the Premier of Queensland's website.
Last updated 29 April 2008
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