ABOUT US

SUNGBOO TRADING CO., LTD

Founded in 1984, Sungboo Trading has grown through manufacturing and export.
With joint-venture experience in Poland, China and Vietnam and a global network, we now open new markets through resource trading — including rare earths and non-ferrous metals — and global sourcing.

Sungboo Trading headquarters at dusk with its gold sign lit
  • 40+ YEARS Know-how since 1984
  • GLOBAL Network in 8 countries
  • TRUST Long-term partnership
  • CHALLENGE New ventures

OUR HISTORY

40 years of history and new challenges

  1. 1984 Sungboo Trading Co., Ltd. founded
  2. 1986 $1 Million Export Tower Award, 23rd Export Day
  3. 1987 $2 Million Export Tower Award, 24th Trade Day
  4. 1990 $5 Million Export Tower Award and Prime Minister's Award, 27th Trade Day
  5. 1992 Joint venture SUNGBOO Sp. z o.o. established in Poland
  6. 1994 Mungyeong factory established
  7. 2005 Joint factory with JIFA Group in Qingdao, China
  8. 2013 Cosmetics company SBL Inc. founded
  9. 2014 Company's 30th anniversary
  10. 2017 Art of Beauty Co., Ltd joint venture founded in Nha Trang, Vietnam
  11. 2020 Expanded into resource trading and trade offers
  12. 2022 Exclusive Korean distributor contract for rare earths and non-ferrous metals with TECHNOMETAL GROUP (Russia)
1992 · Poland factory
1992 · Poland factory
1994 · Mungyeong factory
1994 · Mungyeong factory
2005 · Qingdao factory
2005 · Qingdao factory

Sungboo Trading Vision

We connect people with people,Korea with the world

OUR PRINCIPLES

Our values and philosophy

  • Integrity Act with honesty
  • People Value every person
  • Purpose Do what is needed
  • Responsibility Own our commitments
  • Legacy Pass our spirit to the next generation

We believe that business is not only about profit, but also about people, trust and purpose.

Grain held in two hands

Trust is the core of resource trade

Experience 38 years of import-export know-howand our global network

SUNGBOO — OUR JOURNEY

Our journey

  1. 1992 Poland Factory 1992 Poland Factory
  2. 2005 Qingdao, China 2005 Qingdao, China
  3. 2017 Nha Trang, Vietnam 2017 Nha Trang, Vietnam
  4. TODAY SUNGBOO Today

GLOBAL PARTNERS

Our global network

  • KOREA
  • EUROPE
  • RUSSIA
  • CENTRAL ASIA

HQ: Korea
Network: Russia · USA · Japan · China · Poland · Vietnam · Kazakhstan · Uzbekistan

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What kind of company is Sungboo Trading?

Sungboo Trading is a Korean trading company founded in 1984. It started with apparel and glove manufacturing and export, and now focuses on natural resources such as rare earths and non-ferrous metals, as well as global sourcing and offers.

What are your main business areas?

Mining and energy resources (rare earths, non-ferrous metals, chemicals), agricultural and food resources (feed, corn, wheat, soybeans, seafood), and manufacturing and export (apparel, gloves, masks, functional cosmetics, pharmaceuticals).

Which countries do you work with?

From our headquarters in Korea, we have a global network in Russia, the USA, Japan, China, Poland, Vietnam, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Can I source Russian rare earths and non-ferrous metals in Korea?

Yes. In 2022 Sungboo Trading became the exclusive Korean distributor of rare earths and non-ferrous metals for TECHNOMETAL GROUP (Russia). Contact us with the items and quantities you need.

How can I contact you about a business inquiry?

Please call or email us using the contact details below. We can assist you in Korean, English and Russian.