T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food (HS 841989)

See where Republic of Korea stands in machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 841989Latest year 2024Rapid growth

Latest exports

$895.2MLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

141Reported active markets

Three-year growth

+12.5%Annualized change

Destination HHI

1,671Destination concentration

Weighted share

19.9%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 841989. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$895.2M
Current 2024 exports$894.5M
Three-year average$744.6M
Historical peak$2.8B

Market position

Active destinations141
Destination HHI1,671
Weighted share19.9%
Share change+1.9 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth+12.5%
Volatility1.2
Maximum drawdown89.1%
TrendRapid growth
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$895.2MSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$894.5MCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth+12.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth+3.9%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationCHNDestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share31.9%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration1,671HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+1.9 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes15.1%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
China$285.5M22.9%+9.5%FTA reportedGrowing
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$187.3M9%+46.8%FTA reportedAccelerating
Qatar$76.5M65.3%+588.2%0% tariffAccelerating
Mexico$74.7M12.2%+50.1%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Singapore$42.7M19.3%+55.8%FTA reportedGrowing
United Arab Emirates$28.3M24.5%+81.1%0.1% tariffAccelerating
Japan$28.3M11.6%-7.7%0% tariffGrowing
Viet Nam$28.2M19.3%-3%FTA reportedAccelerating
Indonesia$23.3M5.3%-8.4%FTA reportedStable

Destination

China

Latest exports
$285.5M
Market share
22.9%
Growth
+9.5%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$187.3M
Market share
9%
Growth
+46.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Qatar

Latest exports
$76.5M
Market share
65.3%
Growth
+588.2%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Mexico

Latest exports
$74.7M
Market share
12.2%
Growth
+50.1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Singapore

Latest exports
$42.7M
Market share
19.3%
Growth
+55.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Growing

Destination

United Arab Emirates

Latest exports
$28.3M
Market share
24.5%
Growth
+81.1%
Access
0.1% tariff
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Japan

Latest exports
$28.3M
Market share
11.6%
Growth
-7.7%
Access
0% tariff
Signal
Growing

Destination

Viet Nam

Latest exports
$28.2M
Market share
19.3%
Growth
-3%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Accelerating

Destination

Indonesia

Latest exports
$23.3M
Market share
5.3%
Growth
-8.4%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

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

Ecuador: $11.7M / ton.

Lowest reported price

Liberia: $31.0 / ton.

Median price

$29.8K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 841989 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$627.6M-5.2%122
2011$659.0M+5%125
2012$859.7M+30.5%135
2013$814.6M-5.2%136
2014$613.2M-24.7%141
2015$765.8M+24.9%142
2016$662.1M-13.5%138
2017$546.9M-17.4%139
2018$432.7M-20.9%141
2019$738.5M+70.7%134
2020$608.9M-17.6%136
2021$628.9M+3.3%139
2022$622.7M-1%143
2023$716.5M+15.1%138
2024$894.5M+24.8%141

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 841989.

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 machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food exports

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

How strong is this exporter?

Use latest exports, destination breadth, growth, concentration, and weighted share together rather than relying on one measure.

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?

Compare this exporter with buyer markets, corridors, and the product overview before making a commercial decision.