T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked (HS 391690)

See where Republic of Korea stands in plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 391690Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$36.4MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

109Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-5.2%Annualized change

Destination HHI

668Destination concentration

Weighted share

5.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 391690. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$36.4M
Current 2024 exports$35.9M
Three-year average$40.7M
Historical peak$81.9M

Market position

Active destinations109
Destination HHI668
Weighted share5.9%
Share change+0.6 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-5.2%
Volatility0.9
Maximum drawdown78.5%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$36.4MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$35.9MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-5.2%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+1.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationCHNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share17.3%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration668HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+0.6 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes22.5%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
China$6.3M5.7%-6.5%FTA reportedGrowing

Destination

China

Latest exports
$6.3M
Market share
5.7%
Growth
-6.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

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

Nigeria: $1.6M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Malawi: $600.0 / ton.

Median price

$6.9K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 391690 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$20.2M+34.9%103
2011$24.7M+22.1%109
2012$22.6M-8.1%109
2013$28.4M+25.3%104
2014$30.3M+6.7%104
2015$26.3M-13.1%112
2016$23.0M-12.6%110
2017$29.0M+26.1%105
2018$30.2M+4%109
2019$32.6M+8%110
2020$29.3M-10.1%112
2021$42.1M+43.7%105
2022$48.8M+15.8%103
2023$37.3M-23.5%110
2024$35.9M-3.9%109

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 391690.

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 plastics: monofilament, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3916, cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked exports

Quick answers based on the figures and coverage shown on this page.

How strong is this exporter?

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Which markets are most important?

The destination table ranks reported markets by the latest observed export value.

Does the price section show quotes?

No. It summarizes reported trade value and quantity observations converted to unit values.

What should be checked next?

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