Queensland trade delegation headed to Japan and South Korea

Queensland Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett, is heading up a 21-person delegation for a high-level trade mission to Japan and South Korea.

Queensland’s largest agricultural export to South Korea is beef, valued at more than $1.53 billion in 2023-24. Japan is the state’s second-largest beef trading partner and fourth-largest agricultural export market, valued at $1.65 billion, including beef ($1.39 billion), cereals ($45.9 million) and fruit and vegetables ($36.9 million.) 

“Queensland’s agriculture sector has an outstanding global reputation for delivering clean, green and safe and sustainable products — and we’re taking that message directly to our trading partners in Japan and South Korea,” Mr Perrett (pictured) said. 

“Our beef, horticulture, timber and agtech industries will be on full display in Osaka, Tokyo and Seoul, highlighting Queensland’s strengths as a trusted producer of high-quality food, fibre and technology.” 

Minister Perrett said the mission supports the Queensland Government’s ambitious target to grow the sector to $30 billion by 2030. 

“This trade mission is about creating long-term prosperity for our primary producers by building stronger relationships, securing new market access, and exploring opportunities in innovation and sustainability,” Minister Perrett said. 

“Our producers don’t only have a raw product to offer, our value-add initiatives create great opportunities for our trading partners to welcome more Queensland products into their markets while presenting diversification opportunities back at home. 

“Labor misunderstood, mismanaged and left Queensland agriculture to wither on the vine, but I’m proud to take our produce to the world to grow the sector to its full potential,” he said.

Minister Perrett said the best of what Queensland producers have to offer will also be showcased at Osaka World Expo 2025 and Seoul Food and Hotel, coordinated by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).