EC21 Inc.

About EC21

EC21 operates a global B2B marketplace that connects buyers with verified manufacturers, suppliers and exporters worldwide. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The platform serves importers and exporters in more than 200 countries and, according to its own figures, has over 2.5 million members, around 7 million product listings and a directory of more than 3 million global buyers. Its offering includes product catalogs, a supplier directory, Buying Leads, Trade Verification and a secured escrow payment service. In addition, Online Exhibitions and advertising and premium membership packages are provided. The platform is cross-industry in orientation, covering categories from agriculture to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and consumer goods. The platform's languages are English and Korean.

Site

Seoul

Processes

B2B marketplace / product catalogs, Supplier directory, Buying Leads, Trade Verification, Escrow payment, Online Exhibition, Premium/advertising membership

Materials

Trade Verification, Escrow Payment

Certificates

Trade Verification, Escrow Payment

Founded

1997

Industries

B2B e-commerce, Trading platform (cross-industry)

1. 01

   Provide product catalogs and supplier directory

2. 02

   Publish and search Buying Leads

3. 03

   Verify suppliers via Trade Verification

4. 04

   Secure business transactions via escrow payment

5. 05

   Increase visibility through Online Exhibition and premium membership

Platform Services

Locations

Trust & Verification

EC21 offers a Trade Verification for checking suppliers as well as a secured escrow payment service.

History

1. 1997

   Founded as a global B2B marketplace with headquarters in Seoul, Korea.