Trade Trends
Middle Eastern and European Beauty Markets Dreaming of Healthy Skin with High-Functionality Products: What Are the Opportunities for Korean Companies? (opens in a new window)
KOTRACroatia
Russia Tightens Requirements for Employing Highly Skilled Foreign Workers, Increasing Workforce Management Burden for Korean Companies (opens in a new window)
KOTRARussian Federation
After Cola and Tea, Protein and Gut Health: India's Beverage Shelves Are Changing (opens in a new window)
KOTRAIndia
China's Economy in Q1-Q3 2026: Gradual Improvement Amid Imbalance Between Domestic Demand and Exports (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
K-Beauty Exports Remain Strong; SME Exports Hit Record High for a Third Quarter (opens in a new window)
Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Aging Pets in Japan Drive Rising Demand for Health Care (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Japan's Convenience Store Health Bread Market Evolves Around Health and Taste (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Global Startup EXPO 2026 Visit Report (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
"One Sea, One Safety": Meet the Future of Maritime Mobility in Busan (opens in a new window)
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
Why Is the United States Taking the Lead in a Joint Response to Steel Oversupply? (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
US Year-End Shopping Forecast to Surpass USD 1 Trillion for the First Time: How AI Is Changing the Consumer Purchase Journey (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
(GIM) Key Points of the US Proclamation on Imports of Wind Turbines and Components (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
Japan Responds to Rising Power Demand by Tightening Grid Connection Rules and Promoting Regional Dispersion (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Japan's Satellite Industry Strengthens Mass Production and Component Supply Chains as Low Earth Orbit Constellations Expand (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Gateway to East Africa's Healthcare Market: Visit Report on World Health eXpo 2026 in Nairobi (opens in a new window)
KOTRAKenya
Briefing for Exporters on the Phased Expansion of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to Downstream Products (opens in a new window)
From January 2028, the EU CBAM will expand to downstream steel and aluminum products, so exports of auto parts and home appliances will also incur certificate purchase costs.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
How the 2026 Value-Based Procurement Guidelines Are Changing the UK Medical Device Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited Kingdom
Despite the Extension of the US-China Trade Agreement, the US Continues to Diversify Its Rare Earth Supply Chain (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
Visit Report on the China National Standards (GB) Briefing in Shanghai, China: Advice from Local Experts for Fashion and Beauty Companies (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
European Parliament Outreach on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (opens in a new window)
Regarding deliberations on the EU Industrial Accelerator Act, the government asked Members of the European Parliament to prevent discrimination against Korean companies. It requested recognition as a trusted partner and application of the principle of equivalence.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
2026 Information on the Dutch Floriculture Industry (opens in a new window)
KOTRANetherlands
Italy's Medical Device Market Shifts Its Focus to Prevention and Regional Healthcare (opens in a new window)
KOTRAItaly
Poland Holds "Boat Technica 2026," a Trade Show for Yacht Manufacturing Technology, Equipment, and Parts (opens in a new window)
KOTRAPoland
Exports and Imports, October 1 to October 20, 2026 [Preliminary] (opens in a new window)
From October 1 to 20, 2026, exports rose 105.4% to USD 61.6 billion and imports rose 42.8% to USD 47.1 billion.
Korea Customs Service
Italy Strengthens Its Position as a European Pharmaceutical Production Hub (opens in a new window)
KOTRAItaly
From Dental Impressions to 3D Data: Poland's Dental Market Accelerates Digital Transformation (opens in a new window)
KOTRAPoland
Romania's Medical Device Market: Focus on Public Hospital Expansion and Diagnostic Technology Investment (opens in a new window)
KOTRARomania
France Tightens Management of Copper Scrap, Shifting It from "Waste" to "Strategic Raw Material" (opens in a new window)
KOTRAFrance
Convenience and "K-Flavor" Are Changing Vietnam's Sauce and Seasoning Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAVietnam
China's Rehabilitation Assistive Device Market: Demand Grows with Aging, with Focus on Smart Features and Service Integration (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
[Joint Ministries] Export of Korean Processed Chicken Products to Vietnam Begins as a Follow-Up to the Korea-Vietnam Summit (opens in a new window)
Exports of processed chicken products to Vietnam have begun as a follow-up outcome of the Korea-Vietnam summit.
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)
Myanmar's Import Substitution Policy and Local Manufacturing Investment Opportunities (opens in a new window)
KOTRAMyanmar
Trends and Entry Strategies in China's Cross-Border E-Commerce Market, from an Importer Specializing in K-Consumer Goods (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
K-Beauty Craze Reaches Kuwait: Korea Becomes the No. 1 Cosmetics Import Source (opens in a new window)
KOTRAKuwait
Distribution Expansion and Export Opportunities in India's Korean Food Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAIndia
Italian, Japanese, and Chinese Cuisines Have Settled In: Korean Food Is the "Vacant Seat" in Israel's Restaurant Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAIsrael
Hearing from the Colombia FIB Show: Opportunities and Challenges for Korean Industrial Machinery (opens in a new window)
KOTRAColombia
Automotive Industry Trends, September 2026 (opens in a new window)
In September 2026, auto exports fell 5.5% year on year to USD 6.05 billion. Exports to North America and the EU rose, while those to Asia and the Middle East fell.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
(Reference Material) Resolving the Biggest Difficulty for Korean Companies in Vietnam: Delayed Refunds of Value-Added Tax on Domestic Export and Import (opens in a new window)
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Korean Ultrasound Diagnostic Equipment Ranks No. 1 in Swiss Imports: Medical Device Market Changing with Digitalization, Registration Obligations, and Reimbursement Reform (opens in a new window)
KOTRASwitzerland
Germany's ESS Market: Industrial and Large-Scale Storage Grow as Energy Storage Rules Are Put in Place (opens in a new window)
KOTRAGermany
2026 Information on Bulgaria's Medical Device Industry (opens in a new window)
KOTRABulgaria
Intellectual Property Protection System and Regulatory Trends in Paraguay (opens in a new window)
KOTRAParaguay
Hong Kong's Tourism Market Diversifies into Multi-Destination, Halal, IP, and Luxury: New Opportunities for K-Consumer Goods and IP Exports (opens in a new window)
KOTRAHong Kong
Visit Report on Cosmobeaute and Beauty Expo Malaysia 2026 (opens in a new window)
KOTRAMalaysia
Visit Report on Saudi Megaprojects 2026, Hosted by MEED (opens in a new window)
KOTRASaudi Arabia
CES 2027 Preview from the 2026 Hong Kong Autumn Electronics Fair: Focus on Intelligent Products (opens in a new window)
KOTRAHong Kong
Monthly Exports and Imports, September 2026 [Final] (opens in a new window)
In September 2026, exports reached USD 121.1 billion, the highest ever, and the trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 50.0 billion.
Korea Customs Service
Bangladesh's Cable Market Grows 6-Fold in 10 Years, with Demand Shifting to Extra-High Voltage and Optical Fiber (opens in a new window)
KOTRABangladesh
Bangladesh's Feed Market Grows from 7.5 Million Tons a Year to 10 Million Tons by 2030: Raw Material Import Supply Chains Are the Key to Market Entry (opens in a new window)
KOTRABangladesh
Public-Private Unity in Full Response to the EU Industrial Accelerator Act (opens in a new window)
A public-private joint task force responding to the EU Industrial Accelerator Act was launched on October 15, 2026. The EU Council and European Parliament positions are expected to be finalized this year, so intensive outreach will be carried out.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Smaller, Lighter, and Reusable: Changes in Vietnam's Packaging Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAVietnam
The "Kaixin Farm Membership Store" That Shook Up Retail in Northeast China (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
China's "Emotional Connection Economy" Grows Through Pets, Seniors, and AI (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
Henan Province, China Accelerates Agricultural Modernization: What Are the Opportunities for Korean Smart Farming Companies? (opens in a new window)
KOTRAChina
Kazakhstan's Magnesium Production Declines: Check on Available Supply Volumes (opens in a new window)
KOTRAKazakhstan
September 2026 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Export and Import Trends (opens in a new window)
In September 2026, ICT exports rose 195.8% year on year to USD 75.15 billion, surpassing USD 70 billion for the first time ever. The trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 53.71 billion.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Mongolia Continues to Grow on Rising Copper Exports: Recent Economic and Trade Trends (opens in a new window)
KOTRAMongolia
K-Beauty Interest That Started on Social Media Spreads to Everyday Consumption in Belgium (opens in a new window)
KOTRABelgium
Fostering the Exhibition Industry as a Business Platform Befitting the USD 1 Trillion Export Era (opens in a new window)
On October 14, 2026, the government announced the "Exhibition Industry Development Roadmap 2030." It is pursuing 4 strategies with the goal of fostering at least 5 flagship exhibitions by 2030.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Cabinet Approves Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Foreign Trade Act (opens in a new window)
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Discussion of a Higher Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Gets Under Way in the Philippines; Beverage Industry Expected to Reshape Pricing and Product Strategies (opens in a new window)
KOTRAPhilippines
EU Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA): Legislative Discussions Begin at Each Institution; Scope of "Made in Europe" Recognition Is the Main Issue (opens in a new window)
KOTRABelgium
3rd Panda Meetup: Inside Japan, Japan Market Entry Strategies Based on the Pharmaceutical, Bio, and Medical Device Value Chain (opens in a new window)
Applications are open until October 22, 2026 for the 3rd Panda Meetup, which shares strategies for entering the Japanese market. It covers market entry strategies for pharmaceutical and bio companies in Japan.
Gyeonggi Fourth Industrial Revolution Center
Stable Supply Chains and Active Saemangeum Cooperation: Korea-China Trade Authorities Hold Working Meeting on Supply Chains and Industrial Complexes (opens in a new window)
At the Korea-China supply chain hotline meeting, Korea asked China to cooperate in ensuring smooth imports of key items, and both sides agreed to maintain a regular monitoring system.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Launch of "K Connect AI" (opens in a new window)
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources
Korea Is Already in the "Age of Zero": Will Japan's "Zero" Market Grow Too? (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
"Interior Decor in Normal Times, Survival Tool in Emergencies": "Non-Stockpiling Disaster Preparedness" Wins Over Japan, Phase Free Consumption (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Exports and Imports, October 1 to October 10, 2026 [Preliminary] (opens in a new window)
From October 1 to 10, exports rose 102.0% year on year to USD 26.1 billion and imports rose 65.5% to USD 22.3 billion.
Korea Customs Service
What Japanese Select Shops Look for in K-Brands: Hearing from Local Distributors (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJapan
Beauty and Personal Care (BPC) Trends Led by India's Southern IT Hub and K-Beauty (opens in a new window)
KOTRAIndia
Syria's Heavy Equipment Market as Reconstruction Orders Take Shape: Check Financing and Sanctions Conditions First (opens in a new window)
KOTRAJordan
What Does the German Auto Industry Want from Korean Parts Suppliers? Technology Cooperation and Supply Chain Entry Opportunities Seen at GP Europe 2026 in Frankfurt (opens in a new window)
KOTRAGermany
The Vehicle for 1.4 Billion Indians: Look at the World's Largest Two- and Three-Wheeler Market (opens in a new window)
KOTRAIndia
France's Apparel Market and K-Fashion Entry Trends (opens in a new window)
KOTRAFrance
US Wellness Market Expands from Oral Supplements to Patches (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
Vietnam's Home Wellness Appliance Market: Demand Grows for Automation and Air Quality Management (opens in a new window)
KOTRAVietnam
Türkiye's Zinc Supply Chain: Note the Dual Structure of Concentrate Exporters and Refined Zinc Importers (opens in a new window)
KOTRATürkiye
Will the Rise of K-Food in the UK Be an Opportunity for Korean Food Companies? (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited Kingdom
California Tightens Food Expiration Date Labeling Rules (opens in a new window)
KOTRAUnited States
Angola Emerges as an Alternative Naphtha Supplier Amid Middle East Risk (opens in a new window)
KOTRAAngola
Pakistan's Growing Imported Food Market: "Halal Certification" and "Traceability" Are Key (opens in a new window)
KOTRAPakistan
K-Biopharmaceutical Exports Reach USD 6.6 Billion Through Q3 2026, a Record High (opens in a new window)
K-biopharmaceutical exports reached USD 6.6 billion through Q3 2026, a record high.
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)
Ministries join forces from trade issues to corporate support (opens in a new window)
At the 60th Trade Promotion Committee meeting on October 8, 2026, the ministries discussed U.S. trade issues, follow-up Korea-China FTA services and investment negotiations, and plans for an industrial park for Korean companies in India.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources