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Korea Build Week COEX 2025: Export Opportunities in Construction and Interior Solutions

Korea Build Week 2025: A Comprehensive Exhibition for Construction and Interiors

Korea Build Week, hosted by the Korea Institute of Registered Architects and COEX, is one of the country's leading integrated exhibitions for construction, architecture, and interior design. It covers the full construction value chain, from building materials and interiors to landscaping, smart construction, and energy-efficient building solutions, while attracting buyers across Asian construction markets.

Bangladesh, supported by annual GDP growth of roughly 6 to 7 percent, is rapidly expanding into a construction market estimated at more than USD 25 billion. Major projects such as the Dhaka Metro, follow-on infrastructure linked to the Padma Bridge, and special economic zone development are creating broader demand for high-quality Korean construction materials.

800+ booths
Exhibition Scale
Full COEX venue
500+
Participating Firms
20 countries
50,000+
Visitors
Construction professionals
7 sectors
Show Segments
Across construction
$25B+
BD Construction Market
2025 estimate
8-10%
Annual Growth
Construction investment
$150M+
Korean Exports
Building materials to BD
1:1 meetings
Buyer Matching
Linked with KOTRA

Exhibition Segments and Product Scope

Korea Build Week 2025 Exhibition Segments
HallMain ProductsDemand in BangladeshRepresentative Korean Firms
Building MaterialsSteel, cement, windows, glassMaterials for high-rise projectsKorea Steel, 코리아유리, 코리아LX Hausys
InteriorsFlooring, wallpaper, tiles, furnitureHotels and commercial facilities코리아디스플레이 Hausys, Korea Hanwha L&C
Smart ConstructionBIM, drone surveying, IoTConstruction automationKorea C&T, Korea E&C
Energy EfficiencyInsulation, high-efficiency windows, ZEBBuilding energy savingsKEA, 코리아유리
Landscaping & EnvironmentLandscape materials, green roofs, waterproofingUrban greening projectsKILA
Equipment & MachineryElevators, HVAC, fire systemsHigh-rise building equipmentKorea Motors Elevator, Korea C&T
Safety & Disaster PreventionSeismic systems, fireproofing, safety gearResilient building demandKorean Society of Construction Safety

Bangladesh's Construction Market and Korean Building Materials

Residential and Commercial Construction
Market Size$15B+ (2025)
Core ItemsSteel, cement, tiles
Import Share30%+ of materials imported
Korean EdgePremium finishing materials
Infrastructure and Industrial Construction
Market Size$10B+ (2025)
Key ProjectsSEZs, metro, roads
Funding SourcesADB, WB, JICA, EDCF
Korean RoleEPC, design, equipment

Export Strategy for Building Materials to Bangladesh

01
Premium Finishing and Interior Materials
Demand for premium finishing materials is rising as high-end residential complexes, hotels, and commercial buildings expand in Dhaka. Korean products such as 코리아디스플레이 Hausys flooring, 코리아유리 paint, and Korea Hanwha L&C engineered stone can differentiate themselves from Chinese and Indian competitors through design quality and durability. Korea Build Week is an effective venue to display physical samples and meet Bangladeshi construction buyers.
02
Energy-Efficient Building Materials
As Bangladesh tightens building energy-efficiency standards, demand is rising for insulation, high-performance windows, Low-E glass, and energy management systems. Korean zero-energy building technology and related materials can be proposed as integrated packages tied to SREDA energy-efficiency programs.
03
Elevators and Building Equipment
With more high-rise construction projects in Dhaka, demand is increasing sharply for elevators, escalators, HVAC systems, and fire-protection equipment. Products from firms such as Korea Motors Elevator and Korea-based manufacturing operations of global brands can compete effectively against European suppliers on both pricing and after-sales service coverage.
04
Participation in SEZ and Industrial Park Construction
The Bangladeshi government is advancing the development of 100 special economic zones, concentrating investment in factory construction and supporting infrastructure such as roads, electricity, and water. Korean builders should target EPC and design roles in EDCF- and ADB-backed projects while using Korea Build Week to engage with BEZA and other project stakeholders.

Participation Process for Korea Build Week

Korea Build Week 2025 Participation Flow
Apply to Participate
Register online with the organizer
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Booth Allocation
Choose a sector-specific hall
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Invite Buyers
Request KOTRA matching support
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Exhibit and Consult
Product demonstrations and 1:1 meetings
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Follow-Up Deals
Samples, quotations, and distributorships

Korea Build Week COEX 2025 serves as a practical platform linking Bangladesh's rapidly growing construction market with Korean strengths in building materials and equipment. In premium finishes, energy-efficient materials, and building systems, Korean companies should use the exhibition together with KOTRA buyer matching to build a disciplined entry strategy for Bangladesh's construction sector.

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