Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

The Korea Feed Ingredients Association (KFIA), based in Seoul, South Korea, serves as a pivotal non-profit organization representing the interests of the feed ingredient industry. Established in 1975, KFIA plays a critical role in stabilizing the supply and demand of feed ingredients, promoting quality control, and supporting the overall advancement of the Korean feed industry through policy coordination, international cooperation, and information exchange.

Core Business

KFIA's principal mandate is to act as a liaison between the government, domestic feed ingredient suppliers, international exporters, and livestock producers. The association focuses on:

• Import coordination and supply stabilization of feed grains and ingredients
• Monitoring global market trends and providing market intelligence to members
• Regulatory policy advocacy and representing members' interests to the Korean government
• Technical education and dissemination of feed ingredient knowledge
• Promoting quality assurance standards across the Korean feed sector

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

KFIA distinguishes itself by being the only organization in South Korea fully dedicated to the feed ingredient industry. It acts as a central node in facilitating:

• Large-scale procurement of feed grains through collective tendering processes
• Efficient risk management strategies for global price fluctuations
• Early warning systems and intelligence on supply chain disruptions
• Industry-wide compliance with global safety and nutritional standards

Its strategic coordination capabilities give South Korean livestock producers a competitive edge in cost control and product quality.

Financial Overview

As a non-profit association, KFIA’s financial model is based on member contributions and public funding:

• The association includes over 100 member companies, representing more than 85% of the country's feed ingredient imports
• South Korea imports around 10 million metric tons of feed grains annually, a major portion of which is coordinated through KFIA-backed procurement
• Government partnerships, particularly with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), fund strategic initiatives and public-private programs

KFIA’s collective tender system is estimated to manage transactions worth over USD 3 billion annually, based on average global commodity pricing.

Shipment and Trade Data

• South Korea ranks as the sixth-largest importer of feed ingredients globally
• KFIA members import major commodities including corn, soybean meal, wheat bran, and other additives
• In 2022, South Korea imported:
  • 4.6 million tons of corn
  • 2.2 million tons of soybean meal
  • 1.3 million tons of feed wheat
• The association also supports imports of feed additives and Total Mixed Ration (TMR) from global suppliers

KFIA has played a major role in facilitating stable supply contracts with key trading partners like the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, Ukraine, and Australia.

Target Market

KFIA’s initiatives directly serve:

• Feed manufacturing companies supplying South Korea’s poultry, swine, and cattle industries
• Government bodies requiring expert consultation on food security and agricultural policy
• Global feed exporters looking to access the Korean market through collective procurement processes
• Industry stakeholders and researchers focusing on animal nutrition and food chain safety

Capabilities

• Collective import tendering and market stabilization
• Global supply chain intelligence and data analysis
• Government and legislative advocacy
• Nutritional standardization and feed safety inspection coordination
• Hosting industry forums, seminars, and international conferences
• Publication of trade reports, price trends, and nutritional guides

Certifications and Compliance

KFIA ensures that imported feed ingredients comply with:

• Korea Feed Control Act
• HACCP and ISO standards
• Global food and feed safety standards through strict documentation and inspection processes

It works closely with the Korea Feed Association, Korea Customs Service, and Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA) to ensure compliance.

Customer Testimonials

While individual testimonials are not publicly listed due to the organizational nature of KFIA, regular participation from over 100 companies and long-term collaboration with international exporters and governments reflect a high level of trust and credibility.

Annual events and symposiums hosted by KFIA consistently feature positive feedback from stakeholders for its role in stabilizing the Korean feed market and ensuring transparency in procurement.

Major Achievements

• Spearheaded the Collective Import System that revolutionized bulk feed ingredient procurement in Korea
• Facilitated long-term contracts with global exporters that led to price stabilization for over 20 years
• Published the 2022 Member Guide Book, providing comprehensive market and regulatory insights for stakeholders
• Launched digital tools to track real-time feed grain pricing and shipping status
• Played a key role in shaping Korea’s Feed Management Policy in alignment with global standards

The Korea Feed Ingredients Association continues to be a cornerstone institution in the South Korean agricultural sector, driving innovation, stability, and growth in the feed supply chain.