The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) approved International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025, which for 17 days will celebrate global floriculture and innovation.
As cherry blossoms fade and spring deepens across Korea, anticipation is blooming for International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025. In just a few days, Ilsan Lake Park in Goyang Special City will transform into a vibrant celebration of flowers, innovation, and international friendship.
Officially approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), this 17-day festival—from 25 April to 11 May 2025—invites the world to experience the harmony of nature and culture through the theme: "Flower, Fantasy, and Fragrance."
Organized by the Goyang International Flower Foundation, the event blends Korea's rich horticultural heritage with global creativity, offering a joyful and immersive experience that reflects the spirit of springtime renewal and connection.
Highlights
The exhibition will span an impressive 200,000 square meters and be divided into two main zones. Outdoors, the Flower & Garden Exhibition will feature a series of themed gardens, including the Special Rose Garden, Local Flower Garden, and Iconic Flower Garden, designed to inspire visitors through vibrant, innovative landscaping.
© AIPHAt IHGK2024, AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio attended and gave prizes to the winners of the Goyang Flower Grand Prix alongside the Mayor of Goyang Special City, Mr Dong-Hwan Lee.
Indoors, the Industrial Exhibition Hall will serve as a dynamic hub for business and innovation. National pavilions, promotional booths, and displays of new plant breeds and exotic species will highlight the latest floriculture and horticultural technology advancements.
New buyer engagement program
For the first time, Goyang will collaborate with KOTRA through the Overseas Buyer Invitation Support Programme. This initiative will provide tailored buyer engagement and professional consulting services, positioning the event as a strategic gateway for international businesses looking to enter the Korean horticultural market and connect with key industry stakeholders.
Program and participants
An exciting and diverse program of events will enhance the visitor experience. Highlights include the official opening ceremony, a floral design competition, a local flower market, and live performances. Participants will represent all corners of the horticultural industry—governments, international organizations, trade associations, companies, florists, and garden designers—ensuring a vibrant and inclusive showcase of talent and expertise. Exhibits range from garden design and urban greening to floriculture, horticultural technology, and processed botanical products.
© AIPHFlowers, Fantasy & Fragrance is the theme of this year's International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025.
Market outlook and trade significance
South Korea's horticultural trade is thriving. In 2023, cut flowers and live plants exports reached €56.2 million, while imports stood at €11.5 million, according to the AIPH & Union Fleurs International Statistics Flowers & Plants 2024. Key export markets include China, Vietnam, and the USA, underscoring the growing global demand for Korean floriculture.
As an AIPH-approved event, International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2025 offers a unique platform to explore industry trends, open new markets, enhance global networks, and raise brand visibility. It supports AIPH's global mission to champion horticultural excellence by fostering knowledge exchange, sustainable practices, and cross-border collaboration.
Looking ahead
Following its successful AIPH-approved edition in 2024, which welcomed 687,899 visitors and 149 exhibitors from 24 countries, the 2025 event sets its sights even higher. Organizers aim to attract 700,000 visitors, 25 participating nations, and 200 exhibitors.
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