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SEOUL FOOD

Korea's Largest Food Trade Fair

Seoul Food & Hotel is Korea's largest food trade fair, held annually each May-June at KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Centre) in Goyang, near Seoul. With 1,500+ exhibitors and 55,000+ buyers covering Korean and Northeast Asian fo

Founded 1981 KINTEX Seoul Annual May-June 55,000+ Buyers
Korea's largest food trade fair Northeast Asia gateway Growing K-food ingredient demand Strong specialty rice and spice categories
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Visitor Countries
50+
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Trade Visitors
50,000+
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Exhibitors
1,500+
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Frequency
Annual · May/June
About the Trade Fair

About Seoul Food & Hotel

Seoul Food & Hotel is Korea's largest food trade fair, held annually each May-June at KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Centre) in Goyang, near Seoul.

With 1,500+ exhibitors and 55,000+ buyers covering Korean and Northeast Asian food import demand.

Strategic Importance

Why Seoul Food & Hotel Matters for Indian Exporters

Seoul Food & Hotel is the dominant regional trade calibration event for South Korea's food retail, foodservice, and brand procurement ecosystem — drawing modern retail chains, hotel and restaurant purchasing teams, and Korean food manufacturers setting sourcing priorities. South Korea's premium snacking and ready-to-eat food categories increasingly source from India for specialty spices, instant masala blends, and ingredient-grade botanicals under Korean MFDS (Food and Drug Administration) and K-Halal certification standards.

Key buyers: Korean retail chains (Lotte, E-Mart, Costco Korea) · K-food brands · HoReCa procurement · Specialty importers · Korean halal food traders

Seoul Food & Hotel venue

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Seoul Food & Hotel held?+
Annual at KINTEX. Confirmed dates and exhibitor lists are available at the official trade fair website. Radiance Overseas tracks editions for buyer-side market intelligence.
Who organizes Seoul Food & Hotel and who are typical buyers?+
Seoul Food & Hotel is organized by KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Centre). Typical attendees include Korean retail chains (Lotte, E-Mart, Costco Korea) · K-food brands · HoReCa procurement · Specialty importers · Korean halal food traders relevant to the host market — sourcing teams, B2B procurement, and distribution channels covering the regional supply chain.
What Indian product categories see strongest demand at Seoul Food & Hotel?+
Premium basmati rice, Korean MFDS-certified organic spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander), instant masala mixes, specialty oils (sesame, mustard), ghee, specialty teas (masala chai blends), and food-grade botanicals see strong demand from Korean e-commerce retailers, HoReCa procurement teams, and food manufacturers — anchored by Korean MFDS, K-Halal, and Korean Organic certification compliance standards.
Does Radiance Overseas attend Seoul Food & Hotel?+
Radiance Overseas currently follows but does not exhibit at Seoul Food & Hotel. We monitor the event for market signals and are happy to schedule sourcing meetings around the event window. Contact info@radianceoverseas.com or +91-9691201501 (India) to set up a B2B conversation.

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