POSCO International highlights LNG and agro trading strength, shares on KRX investor radar

POSCO International, the trading and energy arm of the Korean steel group, continues to push its LNG and agro commodities strategy while investors watch the shares on the Korea Exchange. Recent results showed resilient earnings and solid gas volumes in a mixed global trade environment.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 19:25.

POSCO International (KR7047050000) positions itself as the trading and energy spearhead of the wider POSCO Group. The company reported solid 2025 results with a clear focus on LNG value-chain expansion and agro commodities trading, while its shares remain actively traded on the Korea Exchange KRX according to recent market data.

LNG value chain and earnings mix

POSCO International operates a diversified portfolio spanning steel-related trading, LNG infrastructure and upstream gas projects, along with agro and food commodities, which together generated steady earnings in fiscal 2025 based on the company's disclosures. The group has emphasized its LNG value chain strategy, integrating upstream gas fields, midstream liquefaction and downstream power and industrial customers in Asia, which is designed to provide recurring fee-based income alongside trading margins.

The company has highlighted investments in LNG terminals, storage and regasification facilities to secure stable supply and capture rising Asian demand for cleaner-burning natural gas relative to coal, with Korea and other regional markets seeking to reduce emissions under national climate commitments reported in energy policy documents. POSCO International also participates in overseas gas field development projects that are expected to support long-term contracted volumes, though these projects typically require significant upfront capital and careful execution to meet production schedules and cost targets.

Agro trading and industrial materials

Beyond energy, POSCO International remains a major trader of grains, oilseeds and other agro commodities, supplying customers in Korea and abroad through its global network of sourcing and distribution hubs. The company has grown its presence in food and agro value chains to complement its traditional steel and industrial materials business, aiming to capture margin opportunities from logistics, storage and processing in addition to pure trading spreads.

In industrial materials, POSCO International supports POSCO Group's steel production and downstream customers by sourcing raw materials such as coal, iron ore and ferroalloys, as well as marketing steel and non-ferrous products globally. This role links the trading arm closely to the broader cycle of construction, automotive and machinery demand, which can introduce earnings volatility but also provides scale advantages and customer relationships across multiple regions.

What the company sells

POSCO International principally earns money by arranging and executing international trade in LNG, natural gas, steel and industrial materials, and agro commodities for customers in Asia and beyond. It also invests directly in upstream gas and resource projects to secure supply and capture a share of production-based cash flows.

Where the stock trades today

POSCO International shares are listed on the Korea Exchange KRX in Seoul, where the stock trades in Korean won alongside other major Korean industrial and energy names.