Bangladesh highlighted its fisheries resources, seafood export potential and investment opportunities to international buyers and investors at the 24th Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo (BISFE) in South Korea in 2026, seeking to expand exports and attract foreign investment into the sector.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, in partnership with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), took part in a three‑day exhibition at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan from 4 to 6 November.
A principal feature of Bangladesh's involvement was a seminar on 5 November titled “Bangladesh: Your Emerging, High‑Value Sourcing and Investment Partner in Seafood & Fisheries.” The event presented the nation’s aquatic resources, production capacity and emerging investment prospects to international buyers and industry representatives.
According to a press release issued by the embassy on 6 November, the seminar identified several promising investment areas, including the modernisation of deep‑sea fishing trawlers, the development of cold‑chain infrastructure, marine biotechnology and joint‑venture seafood processing facilities.
The presentation also outlined government incentives available to foreign investors. These incentives include tax holidays and provisions permitting 100 % foreign equity ownership.
The embassy’s commercial minister delivered the keynote presentation, which was translated into Korean. The address was followed by an interactive question‑and‑answer session with international buyers and industry representatives.
Globe Fisheries Ltd, a private‑sector firm appointed by the Export Promotion Bureau, represented Bangladesh’s fisheries sector at the exhibition, displaying domestic products at the nation’s assigned booths K‑29 and K‑30.
Bangladeshi seafood products—particularly croakers, baim and shrimp—drew interest from visitors and business representatives from South Korea and other countries.
Freshwater fish produced in Bangladesh also drew considerable attention from prospective buyers, the embassy said.
The exhibition brought together 506 companies from 32 countries, which displayed seafood products and fisheries technologies across roughly 1,300 booths, marking the largest international participation in the event’s history.
The exhibition featured a wide array of fisheries and marine‑industry sectors, encompassing seafood processing, aquaculture technology, marine biotechnology and related equipment.
Dhaka seeks to strengthen seafood trade with Seoul
The embassy said Bangladesh's participation in the exhibition is part of a broader initiative to boost exports to South Korea and to showcase the country's fisheries resources and sourcing capabilities to international importers and investors.
The gathering also provided a platform for exploring prospective business partnerships and investment collaborations between Bangladeshi firms and international companies.
The embassy said it was optimistic that the country's participation, together with the investment‑focused seminar, would strengthen Bangladesh‑South Korea business relations, boost export earnings and draw additional investment into the fisheries sector.
Why it matters
Participation in the South Korea seafood expo supports Bangladesh's strategy to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, and strengthen bilateral trade ties.