Maeil International
DistributorImporting global cheese varieties and premium dairy goods for Korea
About
We import high quality cheeses, butter, and specialty dairy ingredients from European farmers. We distribute these items to bakeries, confectionery factories, and Korean supermarkets.
- Categories
- Primary markets
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Certifications (declared)
We checked
- Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
- Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiable
- Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) ↗
- Not yet checkable from open public sources in South Korea: A maker, not a middleman · Clean record, no blacklist · No debts or court trouble · Sound people behind it · Reachable and responsive.
Independent signals from open data. Open items are not confirmed, ask on contact.
Importing from this supplier: what applies
Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- EU imports of food of animal origin and many other food categories must be pre-notified in TRACES and enter through border control posts. European Commission (TRACES) ↗
- US imports require the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the importer to run a Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). US FDA ↗
Distribution capabilities
- Partner roles
- ImporterMaster / Exclusive Distributor
- Countries covered
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Sales channels
- Wholesale & Cash-and-CarryHoReCa (Hotel / Restaurant / Café)
- Customer types
- Supermarkets & GroceryWholesalers & Cash-and-CarryHospitality & Foodservice
- Deal preferences
- Not specified
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
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First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.
Company facts
Where is Maeil International based?
Maeil International is based in Seoul, South Korea.
Is Maeil International a manufacturer or a distributor?
Maeil International is a distributor listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does Maeil International supply?
Maeil International works across Specialty & Gourmet Food, Beverages.
Which markets does Maeil International serve?
Maeil International serves South Korea.
When was Maeil International founded?
Maeil International was founded in 1969.
Which certifications does Maeil International declare?
Maeil International declares: ISO 22000, HACCP. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.
How large is Maeil International?
Maeil International reports a team in the 500+ employees bracket.
What are the alternatives to Maeil International?
Buyers comparing Maeil International usually also look at Ottogi Corporation, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, Ottogi Co., Ltd., out of 1586 Specialty & Gourmet Food suppliers listed in South Korea on this marketplace.
Is Maeil International verified on Hell of a Partner?
Not yet. Maeil International is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.