Destination
Turkey
- Latest exports
- $31.1M
- Market share
- 38.2%
- Growth
- -7.2%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
Republic of Korea exports of Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (HS 392049)
See where Republic of Korea stands in plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$126.1MLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
86Reported active marketsThree-year growth
-6.8%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,220Destination concentrationWeighted share
17.6%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Republic of Korea in Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 392049. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$126.1M
Current 2024 exports$125.2M
Three-year average$127.7M
Historical peak$260.3M
Market position
Active destinations86
Destination HHI1,220
Weighted share17.6%
Share change+3.3 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth-6.8%
Volatility0.8
Maximum drawdown55.4%
TrendDeclining
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Republic of Korea | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $126.1M | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $125.2M | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | -6.8% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +2.1% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | TUR | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 24.6% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,220 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +3.3 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 16% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Republic of Korea sell plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $31.1M | 38.2% | -7.2% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Viet Nam | $15.9M | 7.9% | +12.4% | FTA reported | Growing |
| Russia | $15.4M | 13.3% | -5.8% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| India | $14.4M | 12.1% | +7.1% | FTA reported | Growing |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.9M | 27% | +1.2% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| China | $10.8M | 13.8% | -15.9% | FTA reported | Growing |
Destination
Viet Nam
- Latest exports
- $15.9M
- Market share
- 7.9%
- Growth
- +12.4%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
Russia
- Latest exports
- $15.4M
- Market share
- 13.3%
- Growth
- -5.8%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
India
- Latest exports
- $14.4M
- Market share
- 12.1%
- Growth
- +7.1%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Growing
Destination
United Arab Emirates
- Latest exports
- $10.9M
- Market share
- 27%
- Growth
- +1.2%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
China
- Latest exports
- $10.8M
- Market share
- 13.8%
- Growth
- -15.9%
- 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
Czechia: $506.6K / ton.
Lowest reported price
Ghana: $95.4 / ton.
Median price
$3.9K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 392049 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $127.2M | +47% | 113 |
| 2011 | $126.9M | -0.3% | 113 |
| 2012 | $120.1M | -5.3% | 109 |
| 2013 | $122.6M | +2.1% | 109 |
| 2014 | $113.8M | -7.2% | 110 |
| 2015 | $109.4M | -3.9% | 110 |
| 2016 | $110.4M | +1% | 111 |
| 2017 | $123.5M | +11.8% | 113 |
| 2018 | $119.7M | -3.1% | 111 |
| 2019 | $113.0M | -5.6% | 106 |
| 2020 | $124.1M | +9.8% | 100 |
| 2021 | $154.8M | +24.8% | 99 |
| 2022 | $135.2M | -12.7% | 90 |
| 2023 | $122.8M | -9.2% | 91 |
| 2024 | $125.2M | +2% | 86 |
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 392049.
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
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