T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Polyphenols: 4,4\'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts (HS 290723)

See where Republic of Korea stands in polyphenols: 4,4\'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a, diphenylolpropane) and its salts: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 290723Latest year 2024Rapid decline

Latest exports

$345.7MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

33Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-23.2%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,126Destination concentration

Weighted share

51.1%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Polyphenols: 4,4\'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 290723. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$345.7M
Current 2024 exports$344.6M
Three-year average$385.5M
Historical peak$979.5M

Market position

Active destinations33
Destination HHI1,126
Weighted share51.1%
Share change+6.3 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-23.2%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown93.1%
TrendRapid decline
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$345.7MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$344.6MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-23.2%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-4.3%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationINDDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share18.2%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,126HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+6.3 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes31.6%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell polyphenols: 4,4\'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a, diphenylolpropane) and its salts?

Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
India$63.0M45.5%-17.1%FTA reportedAccelerating
Germany$53.9M59.3%+32%FTA reportedGrowing
Czechia$40.2M82.8%+12.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
Japan$38.8M35.7%-0.9%0% tariffAccelerating
Thailand$38.5M33.7%-12.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
China$25.1M39.4%-61%FTA reportedGrowing
Jordan$23.6M51%+177.6%0.2% tariffAccelerating
Israel$20.5M47.5%+1.7%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Netherlands$12.6M50.7%+20.2%FTA reportedAccelerating
Italy$9.2M65.1%+20.1%FTA reportedAccelerating
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$6.5M30.4%-19.3%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

India

Latest exports
$63.0M
Market share
45.5%
Growth
-17.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$53.9M
Market share
59.3%
Growth
+32%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Czechia

Latest exports
$40.2M
Market share
82.8%
Growth
+12.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$38.8M
Market share
35.7%
Growth
-0.9%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Thailand

Latest exports
$38.5M
Market share
33.7%
Growth
-12.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

China

Latest exports
$25.1M
Market share
39.4%
Growth
-61%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

Jordan

Latest exports
$23.6M
Market share
51%
Growth
+177.6%
Access
0.2% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Israel

Latest exports
$20.5M
Market share
47.5%
Growth
+1.7%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Netherlands

Latest exports
$12.6M
Market share
50.7%
Growth
+20.2%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$9.2M
Market share
65.1%
Growth
+20.1%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$6.5M
Market share
30.4%
Growth
-19.3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Price intelligence

How does Republic of Korea's price position vary?

Price comparisons are shown where market-level unit-value observations are available. They describe reported trade values and quantities, not quoted selling prices.

Highest reported price

Malaysia: $90.0K / ton.

Lowest reported price

United Arab Emirates: $857.5 / ton.

Median price

$1.4K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 290723 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$280.2M+49.2%26
2011$323.7M+15.5%23
2012$228.3M-29.5%26
2013$403.7M+76.8%30
2014$451.1M+11.8%31
2015$310.2M-31.2%32
2016$270.2M-12.9%39
2017$357.2M+32.2%37
2018$545.9M+52.8%34
2019$429.4M-21.3%32
2020$372.7M-13.2%28
2021$761.8M+104.4%25
2022$498.2M-34.6%31
2023$313.7M-37%29
2024$344.6M+9.9%33

Exporter context

Republic of Korea economy and trade network

The exporter profile adds country-level trade and structural context to the selected product position. These indicators describe the country overall and are not limited to HS 290723.

Republic of Korea has reported exports of $719.1B and a trade balance of $116.4B in 2024.

Available structural indicators include 81.8% trade openness, 32.1% investment, and 270 active trade partners.

Reported values

Export totals and destination values describe reported merchandise trade for the stated exporter, HS6 classification, and available year.

Calculated indicators

Growth, concentration, weighted share, volatility, drawdown, and price comparisons are calculated from reported observations.

Coverage

Missing values remain “Not reported”. Country-level indicators are presented separately from product-level observations.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Republic of Korea polyphenols: 4,4\'-isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol a, diphenylolpropane) and its salts exports

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Which markets are most important?

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