Japan and South Korea - March 2023

6-10 March 2023

From 6-10 March 2023, the Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP, Premier and Minister for Trade, led a trade and investment mission to Japan and South Korea.

The Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2019–2025 identifies Japan as a market for broad trade and international relations engagement, and South Korea for focused defence and advanced manufacturing engagement.

This mission provided an opportunity for Tasmanian businesses to explore new trade and investment opportunities across food & beverages, education, the Antarctic and investment sectors.

The 38-member delegation that included 21 Tasmanian businesses, held a series of business meetings, site visits and networking events to establish new partnerships and strengthen existing ones. This was rounded out in Japan by a Tasmanian showcase at the four-day FOODEX 2023 exhibition – one of the largest food and beverage shows in Asia with an audience of 85,000 prospective buyers from around the world.

The mission provided attending Tasmanian businesses with valuable market insights as well as access to key decision-makers and potential partners.