Korea is among the top economies in the world and has become a reliable consumer of Iowa products. The US has enjoyed the benefits of a free trade agreement since 2007 which has added to our competitive advantage there. In fact, Korea is now Iowa’s 9th largest export market and Iowa’s share has grown by more than 15 percent, per year, during the last 2 years. When you join this trade mission you will receive private, one-on-one meetings with prospective customers and partners with the goal of developing sales channels in this dynamic market. IEDA’s in-country representatives make it an easy and efficient business development trip including fast-track meetings with pre-qualified prospects. This trade mission is open to Iowa manufacturers and service companies from all sectors. Reserve your spot now by contacting [email protected], 515.348.6244.

IEDA is considering an Iowa pavilion at VIV Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Please respond as soon as possible if you have interest in participating. If there is insufficient interest, we will not apply for the space.

VIV Asia is the biggest and most complete feed to food event in Asia, dedicated to the world of livestock production, animal husbandry and all related sectors, from feed production to animal farming, breeding, veterinary, animal health solutions, slaughtering of meat, processing of fish, egg, dairy products and more. VIV Asia attracts 45,000 visitors from 120 countries and is considered a must-attend for professionals in animal protein production.

The first 6 qualified applicants will receive a turn-key exhibition space in the pavilion along interpretation and booth support from IEDA SE Asia office, all provided at a subsidized price. Contact us immediately for discussion if your company is interested. Completed forms to hold your place on a waiting list and confirm your intent to participate. Deadline July 29. Contact joseph.rude@iowaeda,com or 515.348.6244.

The first six qualified and eligible applicants will receive a turn-key exhibition space in the Iowa pavilion, along with interpretation and booth support from IEDA's Southeast Asia office, all provided at a subsidized price. Please reach out as soon as possible if your company is interested. If there is insufficient interest by July 29, IEDA will not plan on applying for the space.

The International Trade office will lead this trade mission that will focus on the Iowa livestock, grain, meat processors industries, and affiliated Iowa livestock and agriculture associations.

Vietnam and the Philippines are burgeoning markets with an appetite for US agricultural goods and services. The two countries have a combined population of nearly 200 million people, providing a large market potential for all Iowa agricultural interests, with continued export growth.

Vietnam has one of the faster growing middle classes, and the Philippines has a relatively high-income for the region. Agricultural exports across both grain and protein commodities have both countries as emerging opportunities to target, especially given global unrest in the commodity markets.

The IEDA team will develop a dynamic itinerary alongside industry partners, with meetings coordinated with government entities, commodity importers, and agricultural interest groups to engage in trade discussions. For more information, contact [email protected] or 515.348.6241.

The targeted Latin American countries of Chile and Peru are rapidly growing economies. Both countries have free trade agreement partnerships with the U.S., which provides opportunities for reduced barriers and increased profitability. In addition to creating more open markets, the free trade agreements have strengthened protection for intellectual property, regulatory transparency, and requires effective labor and environmental enforcement.

This is a multi-industry trade mission and is open for any Iowa manufacturing and commercial companies. An IEDA Trade Mission is an in-country, travel opportunity for companies to receive market research, matchmaking with potential customers or partners, and travel with our IEDA trade mission group to have a week of in-country, one on one meetings. While we travel as a group, business appointments and itineraries are customized for each individual company to help them achieve their business goals for the trip.

Limited space is available – registration will be open soon. Contact Andrea Smith at 515.348.6240, [email protected]