POSCO International expands energy and materials reach
The company maintains a network of 127 entities across major global regions.
The trading firm POSCO International operates through 44 subsidiaries, including 4 domestic and 40 overseas companies. Its business structure focuses on materials and energy, with the materials segment accounting for 86.6% of revenue and the energy segment contributing 13.4% for the first half of 2026.
Steel remains the primary revenue driver, representing 68.1% of the total. Other major product categories include food and materials at 18.3% and energy at 13.5%. The company utilizes a global network to manage diverse operations, ranging from electric and hybrid vehicle components and secondary battery materials to palm oil production and gas field exploration.
Geographic distribution of revenue shows a strong reliance on Asia, which accounts for 51.0% of the total. North America follows at 17.0%, while Europe and other regions contribute 8.7% and 7.8% respectively. Domestic operations represent 15.5% of the revenue mix.
Trade patterns are heavily weighted toward international markets, with exports and tripartite trade making up 84.5% of total sales. Tripartite transactions specifically account for 60.3% of the revenue structure. Within the export sector, Asia represents 60.4% of the total, followed by North America at 20.1%, Europe at 10.3%, and other regions at 9.2%.
The company integrates its operations with other POSCO Group entities in sectors such as IT, energy, and construction to create synergies. This collaboration supports the expansion of its mobility and steel business areas.