The Queensland Government has secured $26.1 million in confirmed export outcomes for Queensland businesses following targeted trade engagement at World Expo 20-25 Osaka.
Minister for finance, trade, employment, and training Ros Bates said the the results demonstrates a focus on measurable trade outcomes that deliver tangible benefits for Queensland businesses and workers.
“We are making sure trade activity leads to real deals, real jobs, and real benefits for Queenslanders,” Bates said.
“These export agreements mean local producers have steady demand from a market that values quality and reliability. We are focused on outcomes.”
The agreement includes $17.3 million in food and agri-export deals, covering products such as beef, and new market access for Queensland honey, mangoes, and wine. additional negotiations are underway across agribusinesses. education, and advanced industries, with further outcomes expected through 2026.
Trade and Investment Queensland worked with exporters through the Australia Pavilion at the Expo to connect Queensland businesses directly with Japanese buyers, converting trade interest into signed agreements.
Among the companies to benefit was LS Marketing Consulting, which expanded access to Japan’s premium wine market after participating in the Taste of Queensland mission. The company secured new clients and partnerships with Granite Belt wineries, strengthening Queensland’s foothold in a high-value export destination.
The expo outcomes build on a trade mission to Japan and Taiwan led by Minister Bates in July 2025 as part of the International Education, Research and Innovation program. That mission delivered a further $6.1 million in new partnerships, with more agreements anticipated next year.
The Government said the confirmed export deals would support local jobs, strengthen regional industries, and provide long-term confidence for businesses investing in production and employment to meet growing demand from Japan and broader North Asian markets.