Boom Up Korea 2025 Consultation Log: Structure and Role
The consultation log used at Boom Up Korea 2025 is not a simple record form — it is a practical tool for quantifying consultation outcomes and determining follow-up actions. KOTRA's standardized format distinguishes between video and in-person consultations while maintaining the same core recording elements across both. Buyer information, products of interest, consultation outcome, estimated transaction value, and follow-up action plan are all captured on a single form — and as these records accumulate, they become the foundational data for post-show management and performance reporting.
For Korean companies consulting with Bangladeshi buyers, understanding and preparing for this format in advance makes a tangible difference in outcomes. Knowing what each field requires and which information to organize in advance allows consultation time to be spent where it matters most — improving the conversion rate from consultation to contract.
Consultation Log Form: Detailed Structure
The consultation log form is divided into three sections. The first is the buyer basic information section — company name, contact person name, country, industry, and primary products handled. The second is the consultation content section — products of interest, buyer requests, price terms, certification requirements, and MOQ. The third is the outcome and follow-up section — consultation grade, estimated contract value, follow-up action plan, and sample dispatch status.
| Section | Field | Content | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer Info | Company / Contact | Official English name + job title | Verify against business card |
| Buyer Info | Country / Industry | Bangladesh / distribution, manufacturing etc. | KOTRA DB integration |
| Buyer Info | Primary Products Handled | Korean products currently handled | HS code recommended |
| Consultation Content | Products of Interest | Specific products discussed in this consultation | Include catalog number |
| Consultation Content | Price Terms | FOB/CIF basis + target unit price | State exchange rate reference date |
| Consultation Content | Certification / Spec Requirements | BSTI, ISO, Halal etc. | Verify Bangladesh required certifications |
| Consultation Content | MOQ / Delivery | Minimum order quantity + desired delivery date | Include shipping schedule |
| Outcome / Follow-Up | Consultation Outcome Grade | A (contract) to E (no interest), 5 levels | KOTRA standard classification |
| Outcome / Follow-Up | Estimated Contract Value | Annual USD estimate | Estimate as of consultation date |
| Outcome / Follow-Up | Follow-Up Action | Sample dispatch / quote / follow-up meeting | Execute within 2 weeks recommended |
Video vs. In-Person Consultations: Performance Comparison
Boom Up Korea 2025 operates both video and in-person consultations. Video consultations run on pre-matched 30-minute slots with overseas buyers; in-person consultations take place at exhibition floor booths in 20-minute intervals. Each format has distinct advantages and limitations, and they differ in consultation log data density and post-consultation conversion rates.
Video consultations benefit from high pre-matching accuracy, enabling deep discussion with buyers whose product interests align — and recording enables team-level review of consultation content afterward. In-person consultations, by contrast, allow physical samples to be shown directly, making them effective with buyers like those from Bangladesh who prefer to inspect product quality on the spot. Performance data shows that in-person Grade B+ conversion rates are 10–15 percentage points higher than video — but the per-unit cost is correspondingly higher, so the efficiency relative to investment varies depending on the product category.
Consultation Performance Data and Key Metrics
Boom Up Korea consultation performance is measured across four dimensions: number of consultations, grade distribution, estimated contract value, and follow-up action completion rate. Isolating Bangladesh buyer-related performance from the full 2025 consultation dataset reveals the following patterns.
| Metric | Video Consultation | In-Person Consultation | Total / Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Consultations | 4,200+ | 6,800+ | 11,000+ |
| Bangladesh Buyer Share | Approx. 2.8% | Approx. 3.5% | Approx. 3.2% |
| Grade A (Contract Closed) | 3.2% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
| Grade B (High Probability) | 32.5% | 41.3% | 37.8% |
| Grade C (Further Review) | 38.7% | 31.2% | 34.2% |
| Grades D–E | 25.6% | 22.4% | 23.6% |
| Average Estimated Contract Value | USD 48,000 | USD 72,000 | USD 62,500 |
| Follow-Up Action Completion Rate | 68% | 74% | 71.5% |
Effective Consultation Log Completion and Pre-Consultation Preparation
The quality of a consultation log is determined in the preparation phase before the consultation takes place. Researching buyer background in advance and organizing the price range and certification status for products to be discussed allows consultation time to be focused on price negotiation and follow-up action agreement. For Bangladesh buyers, BSTI certification status, L/C payment terms, and CIF pricing to Chittagong Port are the core information items that arise repeatedly.
Bangladesh Buyer Consultation Utilization Strategy
The Boom Up Korea consultation log is more than an event record — it is the first stage of export pipeline management. In a market like Bangladesh, where building buyer trust takes time, the systematic completion of consultation logs and consistent execution of follow-up actions are the critical links that convert single transactions into repeat business. Designing a two-track strategy — using video consultations to establish initial contact and in-person consultations to confirm the relationship — and mapping that strategy to the consultation log format is how you maximize the return on investment from Boom Up Korea participation.