Inbio Sees 71% YoY Surge in First-Half Sales to Nonghyup on Expanded Distribution Network

Inbio is recording strong sales growth, driven by peak farming season demand and the expansion of distribution channels through the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (Nonghyup).

According to Inbio on July 29, sales to Nonghyup for the first half of the year reached 7 billion won (based on electronic tax invoices), reflecting a 71% increase compared to the same period last year. This is interpreted as a tangible result of the expansion strategy for special sales teams promoted since last year.

Recently, the risk of pest and disease outbreaks has been rising due to prolonged heavy rains and hot, humid weather. In particular, the spread of pine wilt nematode disease has led to the government strengthening pest control measures nationwide, while concerns over crop diseases and pests such as rice planthoppers are also mounting. Coupled with the peak farming season, demand for crop protection products is increasing, and the crop protection market is entering its full peak, which is expected to benefit related industries.

Inbio has completed work efficiency improvements by expanding Nonghyup channels and reorganizing existing clients, thereby enhancing its market competitiveness. The Nonghyup Agribusiness Group has established a nationwide crop protection product supply market worth approximately 1.2 trillion won, based on Korea's largest agricultural materials distribution network. Inbio is accelerating the expansion of its market share by utilizing a sales strategy that links the Nonghyup special sales team with its 10 direct sales offices across the country.

An Inbio official said, "The increase in sales to Nonghyup in the first half of the year was the result of our channel expansion strategy and seasonal demand coinciding," adding, "Our efforts to reengineer our sales structure since last year are producing visible results."

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