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Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
27 May - 31 May, 2025

Product Offerings

Product Categories:

fruits and vegetables, Fruits and Vegetables, Fish and Seafood Products, Agricultural Products, Marine and Fishery Products, Industrial Products, Grains

Products:

Agricultural products: kiwi fruit, enoki mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms, sweet persimmons, strawberries, melons, paprika, mini tomatoes, pears, dried persimmons, watermelon

Fishery products: frozen squid, other seafood

Processed food: seafood products (laver, fish cake), sauces, salted fish, side dishes, tea and juices, snacks, rice cakes, noodles, health food

Product Gallery:

Gyeongnam Trading Inc. (GNTI), headquartered in Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea, is a government-affiliated export platform dedicated to promoting high-quality agricultural, fishery, and processed food products from the Gyeongsangnam-do region to the global market. Established to serve as a bridge between local Korean producers and overseas buyers, GNTI plays a vital role in the internationalization of Korea’s regional specialty products.

Core Business

GNTI’s main function is to support the overseas expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural and food industries by offering integrated export services including logistics, market entry consulting, branding support, and international buyer matchmaking. As a trading arm of the Gyeongsangnam-do provincial government, GNTI upholds strict quality control standards while promoting local economic development.

Product Offerings

  • Agricultural Products

    • Kiwi Fruit
    • Enoki Mushrooms
    • King Oyster Mushrooms
    • Sweet Persimmons
    • Strawberries
    • Melons
    • Paprika
    • Mini Tomatoes
    • Korean Pears
    • Dried Persimmons
    • Watermelon
  • Fishery Products

    • Frozen Squid
    • Other seasonal frozen seafood
  • Processed Foods

    • Roasted Laver and Seasoned Seaweed
    • Fish Cake Products
    • Salted Fish (Jeotgal)
    • Side Dishes (Banchan)
    • Korean Sauces (Gochujang, Soy Sauce, etc.)
    • Teas and Fruit Juices
    • Snacks and Traditional Confectionery
    • Rice Cakes (Tteok)
    • Noodles (including Buckwheat and Sweet Potato)
    • Health Foods (Ginseng Extracts, Herbal Tonics)

These products are sourced from cooperative partnerships with certified local producers and are prepared for international distribution with multilingual packaging and adherence to import regulations.

Specialization and USP

GNTI’s unique position stems from:

  • Public-Private Partnership Model: Backed by provincial government funding with a mandate for export development
  • End-to-End Export Services: From product sourcing to overseas marketing and customs clearance
  • Multinational Trade Expertise: GNTI staff are specialists in overseas trade laws, packaging, and labeling compliance
  • Focus on Korean Traditional and Functional Foods: Meeting rising global demand for healthy, unique Asian food options

Financial Strength

Although GNTI operates as a public trade support corporation, some achievements and data highlight its economic performance:

  • Export turnover facilitated by GNTI surpassed $50 million USD across its partner producers by 2023
  • GNTI collaborates with over 300 SMEs and producer organizations
  • Annually supports 50+ overseas trade events and business meetings across Asia, the Middle East, and North America

Shipment Data

According to trade facilitation reports and public export records:

  • Over 1,200 containers exported through GNTI-supported channels in the past 3 years
  • Destinations include Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, UAE, USA, and Hong Kong
  • Primary HS codes used include 0709 (vegetables), 0808 (fruits), 1604 (prepared seafood), and 2103 (sauces and condiments)

Products are typically shipped using controlled cold-chain logistics and consolidated shipments for efficiency.

Target Markets

  • Geographic: Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, North America
  • Segment: Food distributors, supermarket chains, health food importers, Korean and Asian grocery stores
  • Customer Base: B2B buyers in retail, foodservice, and health product sectors

Capabilities

  • Export packaging and labeling in English, Japanese, Arabic, and Chinese
  • Temperature-controlled logistics for fresh and frozen categories
  • Strategic sourcing from certified GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) farms
  • Coordination with global exhibitions and buyer tours
  • In-house multilingual staff and export documentation expertise

Certifications and Compliance

  • Products meet HACCP, ISO 22000, and KFDA standards
  • Select SKUs also comply with USDA, Halal, and Organic certifications depending on export destination
  • GNTI conducts third-party verification and audits on all major export consignments

Customer Testimonials

While direct consumer feedback is limited due to B2B focus, GNTI has established repeat business relationships with overseas importers. Notable buyer feedback highlights:

  • High-quality seasonal fruits with consistent grading
  • Excellent after-sales support and logistics coordination
  • Competitive pricing for value-added seafood and sauces

GNTI’s reputation for reliability and product safety is a strong factor in renewing annual MOUs with distributors and grocery chains across Asia and the Middle East.

Major Achievements

  • Recognized as a strategic export agency for the Gyeongsangnam-do provincial government
  • Supported entry of over 1,000 Korean food SKUs into global markets
  • Regularly participates in international expos such as Gulfood Dubai, Foodex Japan, SIAL China, and Thaifex
  • Implemented digital export tools for remote buyer-seller matchmaking during COVID-19 disruptions
  • Developed GNTI brand label to enhance global recognition of Korean-origin agricultural goods

Gyeongnam Trading Inc. continues to play a vital role in globalizing Korean agrifood by offering world-class export services to bridge regional Korean producers with the international marketplace.