Boom-Up Korea 2025 Week Overview
Boom-Up Korea Week is KOTRA's largest export consultation event in Korea. It brings together more than 2,000 overseas buyers from over 80 countries for one-on-one export consultations with Korean companies. The 2025 edition is expected to be the largest on record, with more than 20,000 meetings scheduled over five days.
Bangladeshi buyers participate every year, and more than 30 Bangladeshi buyers are expected to be invited in 2025. Covering consumer goods, industrial products, IT, food, beauty, and more, the event remains one of the most efficient platforms for Korean exporters seeking practical overseas sales opportunities.
Program Structure
Boom-Up Korea Week combines sector-specific export consultations, one-on-one buyer matching, corporate presentations, factory and showroom visits, and networking events. The program is sequenced by industry over five days, and participating companies typically conduct 8 to 12 meetings per day.
| Day | Sector | Participating Firms | Buyers | Consultations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Consumer Goods and Beauty | 400 firms | 300 buyers | 3,000+ |
| Day 2 | Food and Agrifood | 350 firms | 250 buyers | 2,500+ |
| Day 3 | Industrial Goods and Machinery | 500 firms | 400 buyers | 4,000+ |
| Day 4 | IT, Electronics, and Software | 400 firms | 300 buyers | 3,000+ |
| Day 5 | Bio, Medical, and Energy | 350 firms | 250 buyers | 2,500+ |
| All days | Comprehensive Track (Large Firms) | 50 firms | 500 buyers | 5,000+ |
Buyer Composition Analysis
Bangladeshi buyers show especially strong interest in industrial goods such as steel, chemicals, and machinery; consumer goods such as cosmetics and household products; and food items including noodles, snacks, and beverages. At Boom-Up Korea 2024, Bangladeshi buyers recorded more than 250 consultations, and the deal conversion rate reached 15%, equivalent to roughly 38 successful cases.
Bangladeshi Buyer Participation in Detail
| Area | Number of Buyers | Consultations | Deals Closed | Key Product Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Goods | 10 | 80 | 12 | Steel sheets, chemical products, machinery parts |
| Consumer Goods and Beauty | 8 | 60 | 10 | Cosmetics, household goods, hygiene products |
| Food | 5 | 40 | 8 | Noodles, snacks, beverages, seasonings |
| IT and Electronics | 4 | 35 | 5 | Electronic parts, LEDs, security equipment |
| Medical and Bio | 3 | 25 | 3 | Medical devices, diagnostic kits |
Corporate Participation Strategy
Boom-Up Korea Week remains the single most concentrated opportunity for Korean exporters to meet overseas buyers in one setting. The 2024 performance of more than $5B in export agreements shows that careful preparation can generate exceptional returns on participation. As Bangladeshi buyer participation continues to rise each year, companies exploring the Bangladesh market can use Boom-Up Korea as the most efficient first point of commercial contact.