T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813 (HS 681291)

See where Republic of Korea stands in asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 681291Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$1.7MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

35Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+287.9%Annualized change

Destination HHI

2,763Destination concentration

Weighted share

73.7%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 681291. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$1.7M
Current 2024 exports$1.6M
Three-year average$656.4K
Historical peak$3.5M

Market position

Active destinations35
Destination HHI2,763
Weighted share73.7%
Share change+41 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+287.9%
Volatility2.6
Maximum drawdown94.3%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$1.7MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$1.6MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+287.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+76.8%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationTWNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share34.6%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration2,763HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+41 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes62.2%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
Italy$45.4K0.4%+1,198.4%FTA reportedAccelerating

Destination

Italy

Latest exports
$45.4K
Market share
0.4%
Growth
+1,198.4%
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

Netherlands: $8.6M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Chile: $50.0 / ton.

Median price

$59.5K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 681291 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$173.3K-9.6%22
2011$161.6K-6.7%22
2012$163.6K+1.2%15
2013$100.1K-38.8%17
2014$1.0M+917.3%28
2015$1.0M+1.1%17
2016$741.7K-27.9%24
2017$858.9K+15.8%27
2018$270.3K-68.5%23
2019$93.3K-65.5%22
2020$66.2K-29.1%20
2021$27.6K-58.3%23
2022$124.8K+352.1%34
2023$232.5K+86.3%36
2024$1.6M+593.1%35

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 681291.

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 asbestos or mixtures with a basis of asbestos (other than crocidolite): clothing, clothing accessories, footwear and headgear, whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813 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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