Korea
Overview
Korea is Queensland's second largest export market with merchandise exports in 2007-08 totalling $3.72 billion.
While traditional exports from the resource sector account for more than half of Queensland's exports to Korea, Korea is emerging as a strong export partner across a broad spectrum of industries, from functional foods to clean technologies and education. When combined with an increase in the leisure time for Koreans now working a five-day week, this provides significant opportunities for Queensland businesses.
Potential also exists for Queensland companies in Korea's growing marine sector. A number of nationwide marina development projects are currently in the planning stages, which offers business opportunities in marina design, recreational boat and motor cruiser, parts and components sales, yacht academy training and management. This is an area Trade Queensland is focusing 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, equine services, processed and functional foods and sport business, including infrastructure.
Trade Queensland representation
Trade Queensland Korea is situated in Seoul and provides 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
Trade Queensland has a range of publications that provide more detailed information about export opportunities in Korea.
More information
For more information about how we can help you export to Korea contact Trade Queensland.
Our calendar of events and export training provides information about export and trade activities for Korea and other markets for 2009 and beyond.
Last updated 16 October 2009
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