T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials (HS 392099)

See where Republic of Korea stands in plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 392099Latest year 2024Declining

Latest exports

$368.6MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

119Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-9.7%Annualized change

Destination HHI

3,055Destination concentration

Weighted share

10.4%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 392099. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$368.6M
Current 2024 exports$368.2M
Three-year average$370.3M
Historical peak$637.2M

Market position

Active destinations119
Destination HHI3,055
Weighted share10.4%
Share change-0.1 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-9.7%
Volatility1
Maximum drawdown65.2%
TrendDeclining
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$368.6MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$368.2MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-9.7%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-3.4%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationCHNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share49.6%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration3,055HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change-0.1 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes18.6%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, 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.

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
China$182.7M9.7%-4.9%FTA reportedAccelerating
Viet Nam$84.6M18.1%-3.6%FTA reportedAccelerating
Japan$18.9M9.7%-18.2%0% tariffAccelerating
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$15.3M5.5%-18.6%FTA reportedAccelerating
Taiwan$14.8M4.8%-1.6%Not reportedAccelerating

Destination

China

Latest exports
$182.7M
Market share
9.7%
Growth
-4.9%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$84.6M
Market share
18.1%
Growth
-3.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$18.9M
Market share
9.7%
Growth
-18.2%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$15.3M
Market share
5.5%
Growth
-18.6%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Taiwan

Latest exports
$14.8M
Market share
4.8%
Growth
-1.6%
Access
Not 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

The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: $1.4M / ton.

Lowest reported price

United Rep. of Tanzania: $108.2 / ton.

Median price

$12.2K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 392099 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$221.2M+92.8%101
2011$263.9M+19.3%121
2012$304.5M+15.4%108
2013$349.4M+14.7%121
2014$390.3M+11.7%118
2015$375.8M-3.7%117
2016$361.5M-3.8%120
2017$404.6M+11.9%121
2018$413.7M+2.2%117
2019$437.3M+5.7%122
2020$428.3M-2%117
2021$499.5M+16.6%123
2022$407.6M-18.4%118
2023$335.2M-17.8%121
2024$368.2M+9.8%119

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 392099.

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: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials 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?

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Does the price section show quotes?

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

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