Wando County Eyes USD 5 Million Export Contracts at "Pre-Seaweed Expo"

Export Consultation Meeting Inviting 45 Buyers from 11 Countries, May 5-7

Industry-Focused Expo Drives Development of Seaweed Industry and Targets Overseas Markets

Wando County in South Jeolla Province is set to use the "2026 Pre-Wando International Seaweed Expo" as a platform to open up large-scale sales channels for the region's seaweed industry, aiming at expansion into the global market.

According to Wando County on April 29, the county will host an "Export Consultation Meeting Inviting Overseas Buyers" at the Wando County Farmers and Fishermen Cultural and Sports Center from May 5 to 7, during the expo period. Since this year's event is being held as an "industry-focused expo" that aims to drive tangible development in the seaweed industry, the consultation meeting has been organized to actively support outstanding local companies in targeting overseas markets.

Wando County will hold an 'Export Consultation Meeting Inviting Overseas Buyers' during the International Seaweed Expo. Provided by Wando County

At the event, 45 overseas buyers from 11 countries will participate and engage in one-on-one business matching consultations with seaweed production and processing companies both within and outside the county. In particular, the county has introduced a thorough pre-matching system to facilitate customized product discussions between companies and buyers and plans to lead concrete and in-depth negotiations regarding actual export potential.

Wando County has set a clear goal of achieving export contracts totaling USD 5 million through this large-scale export consultation meeting. The county expects the event to play a pivotal role in significantly expanding overseas sales channels for local companies and solidifying the foundation for global exports.

A representative from Wando County stated, "This consultation meeting was prepared to expand seaweed exports. Even after the event, we will manage the process systematically to ensure that it leads to actual contracts."

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