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Food For Better Future

Coex Food Week, the largest food related exhibition in Korea!
Celebrating its 19th edition, Coex Food Week has been an optimal business platform for F&B industry in Korea. Held in conjunction with World FoodTech Expo and Bakery Fair, it features products and services of the global food industry.

Show Overview

  • Title Coex Food Week 2024
  • Dates November 20 - 23, 2024
  • Venue Coex Hall A, B, C, D / Seoul, South Korea
  • Scale 20 Countries, 900 Companies, 1,400 Booths, 50,000 Visitors
  • Organizer Coex, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Exhibits Fresh Food, Processed Food, International Food, Seasonings & Spices, HMR & Snacks, Bakery & Dessert, Beverages, Functional Food, Alternative Food, HORECA F&B Equipment, Smart Farm Equipment & Solutions, Food Processing & Packaging Equipment, Eco-friendly & ESG Solutions, Smart Logistic & Distribution System, Consumer & Retail Solution
  • Certification(s) UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry), AKEI (Association of Korea Exhibition Industry)
  • Supporting Organizations (TBD) Korea Food Research Institute, Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency, Korea Food Cold Chain Association, Korea Agency of HACCP Accreditation & Service, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Gangnam-gu

Concurrent Shows

  • World FoodTech Expo (Hall C, D)

    Food Tech & Food Automation Solution
  • Bakery Fair (Hall C)

    HORECA Equipment & Supplies

Why Coex Food Week?

  • 1
    Largest B2B Food Exhibition in Korea

    Most Established Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show in Korea

    Coex Food Week 2024 is one of the most anticipated international exhibitions in Seoul, expecting more than 900 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors to join the show. In 2023, 609 exhibitors from 17 countries featured over 1,274 booths while welcoming 50,567 visitors around the globe. As a global food comprehensive exhibition, we provide the best opportunity for your business. It is an optimal platform to meet buyers with commercial purpose!

  • 2
    Explore a Growing Food Market

    Korean consumers are open to new international food as exposure to foreign food culture expand

    Korea is recognized as the 10th largest economy in the world and its annual GDP is to grow by 3.6 % in 2022. The nation’s growing GDP and high urbanization are the basis for the country’s thriving foodservice industry. In 2019, the Korean food market had a volume of USD 128.7 billion, accounting for approximately 1.9% of the global food market. At Coex Food Week, exhibitors and buyers can learn all about trends and promising fields of food industry and expand their business into Asia.

    • • The food market volume is expected to amount to 35.03 billion kg by 2028. The Food market is expected to show a volume growth of 3.6% in 2025.
    • • The revenue in the food market amounts to US$138.20 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 5.16% (CAGR 2024-2028).
    • • In 2023, the retail sales of food and beverages in South Korea reached more than 177.4 trillion South Korean won.
    • • The South Korea foodservice market size is estimated at 110.11 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 254.17 billion USD by 2029.
  • 3
    The Best Business Opportunities Presented

    Broaden your business with qualified buyers

    Coex Food Week invites domestic and overseas buyers to participate in a 1:1 business matching program. The program has been extremely successful, boasting an 80% satisfaction rate every year. In 2023, approximately 280 exhibitors and 99 qualified buyers with purchasing power participated in the 1:1 business matching program.