Deep-sea fishing, cold-chain infrastructure, marine biotechnology and seafood processing emerge as key investment opportunities as Dhaka seeks to expand exports and attract foreign investors.
Export earnings have declined from nearly $529 million in 2016 to less than $300 million in 2025, despite growing global demand for shrimp. Photo: TBS
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Export earnings have declined from nearly $529 million in 2016 to less than $300 million in 2025, despite growing global demand for shrimp. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh has showcased its fisheries resources, seafood export potential and investment opportunities to international buyers and investors at South Korea’s 24th Busan International Seafood & Fisheries Expo (BISFE) 2026, seeking to expand exports and attract foreign investment into the sector.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, in collaboration with the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), participated in the three-day exhibition held from 4 to 6 November at BEXCO Exhibition Hall 1 in Busan.
A key highlight of Bangladesh’s participation was a seminar held on 5 November titled “Bangladesh: Your Emerging, High-Value Sourcing and Investment Partner in Seafood & Fisheries”, which showcased the country’s aquatic resources, production capacity and emerging investment prospects to international buyers and industry representatives.
According to a press release issued by the embassy yesterday (6 November), the seminar identified several promising investment areas, including the modernisation of deep-sea fishing trawlers, cold-chain infrastructure, marine biotechnology and joint-venture seafood processing facilities.
The presentation also outlined government incentives available to foreign investors, including tax holidays and provisions permitting 100% foreign equity ownership.
The embassy’s minister (Commercial) delivered the keynote presentation, which was translated into Korean, before an interactive question-and-answer session with international buyers and industry representatives.
Bangladeshi seafood draws international interest
Globe Fisheries Ltd, a private-sector company nominated by the EPB, represented Bangladesh’s fisheries industry at the exhibition, showcasing local products at the country’s designated booths, K-29 and K-30.
Bangladeshi seafood products, particularly croakers, baim and shrimp, attracted 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, displaying seafood products and fisheries technologies across approximately 1,300 booths, marking the largest international participation in the event’s history.
The showcase covered a broad range of fisheries and marine industry segments, including seafood processing, aquaculture technology, marine biotechnology and equipment.
Dhaka seeks to strengthen seafood trade with Seoul
The embassy said Bangladesh’s participation in the exhibition formed part of its broader efforts to expand exports to South Korea and introduce the country’s fisheries resources and sourcing capabilities to international importers and investors.
The event also offered opportunities to explore potential business partnerships and investment collaborations between Bangladeshi and international companies.
The embassy expressed optimism that the country’s participation, alongside the investment-focused seminar, would deepen Bangladesh-South Korea business ties, increase export earnings and attract greater investment into the fisheries sector.
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