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Busan Companies Break 50 Trillion Won Barrier
31 Busan firms hit 50 trillion won revenue mark for first time as shipping relocations drive 90% gain.
In brief
31 Busan firms hit 50 trillion won revenue mark for first time as shipping relocations drive 90% gain. 31 Busan-based companies surpassed 50 trillion won combined revenue for the first time in 2025, with shipping relocations accounting for 90.9% of the revenue increase. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Busan Companies Enter Top 1,000
31 Busan-based companies made South Korea's top 1,000 by 2025 revenue, three more than a year earlier.
Combined Revenue Surpasses 50 Trillion Won
Their combined revenue reached 51.1138 trillion won (approximately $38.0 billion), surpassing 50 trillion won for the first time.
HMM Leads Regional Revenue
HMM ranked 60th nationally with 10.7212 trillion won (approximately $8.0 billion) revenue.
Shipping Companies Drive 90.9% Gain
Three shipping companies accounted for 90.9% of the region's revenue increase.
New Entrants Show Growth
BNK Financial Group and Bizco entered the top 1,000 with significant revenue increases.
Finance Sector Gains Momentum
Five of the top 10 revenue growth companies were in finance and insurance.
Regional Economic Shifts
Busan's non-manufacturing share rose to 67.7% from 60.7% a year earlier, indicating diversification.
Vulnerability in Growth
The region's revenue could be shaken if the shipping cycle turns.
The takeaway
31 Busan-based companies surpassed 50 trillion won combined revenue for the first time in 2025, with shipping relocations accounting for 90.9% of the revenue increase.
