Destination
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
- Latest exports
- $438.0M
- Market share
- 8.7%
- Growth
- +14.3%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
T3 · Product exporter position
Republic of Korea exports of Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) (HS 851220)
See where Republic of Korea stands in lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539): export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.
Latest exports
$1.1BLatest observed lane totalDestination markets
160Reported active marketsThree-year growth
+3.9%Annualized changeDestination HHI
1,925Destination concentrationWeighted share
10%Reported market positionExporter evidence
How strong is Republic of Korea in Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)?
Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 851220. Values retain their observed coverage period.
Exporter scale
Latest exports$1.1B
Current 2024 exports$1.1B
Three-year average$978.4M
Historical peak$1.8B
Market position
Active destinations160
Destination HHI1,925
Weighted share10%
Share change+1.2 pp
Competitiveness
Three-year growth+3.9%
Volatility1.1
Maximum drawdown55.4%
TrendGrowing
| Measure | Value | What it describes |
|---|---|---|
| Exporter | Republic of Korea | Country represented by this profile |
| Latest observed exports | $1.1B | Sum of latest observed destination-lane values |
| Current 2024 exports | $1.1B | Common-year comparison where reported |
| Three-year growth | +3.9% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Five-year growth | +4.7% | Annualized change in exporter totals |
| Leading destination | USA | Destination with the largest observed export value |
| Leading destination share | 39.9% | Share of observed exporter totals |
| Destination concentration | 1,925 | HHI across destination markets |
| Weighted share change | +1.2 pp | Value-weighted latest change in market share |
| Limited-history lanes | 6.3% | Share of lanes with shorter history |
Destination markets
Where does Republic of Korea sell lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)?
Leading destination observations ranked by reported export value, with market position and access context.
| Destination | Latest exports | Market share | Growth | Access | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands | $438.0M | 8.7% | +14.3% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Czechia | $144.9M | 27.7% | +16.8% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Mexico | $79.1M | 7.2% | +19.7% | 0.1% tariff | Accelerating |
| Slovakia | $63.2M | 9.7% | +15.6% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
| Germany | $57.2M | 1.5% | +3.1% | FTA reported | Accelerating |
Destination
Czechia
- Latest exports
- $144.9M
- Market share
- 27.7%
- Growth
- +16.8%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Mexico
- Latest exports
- $79.1M
- Market share
- 7.2%
- Growth
- +19.7%
- Access
- 0.1% tariff
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Slovakia
- Latest exports
- $63.2M
- Market share
- 9.7%
- Growth
- +15.6%
- Access
- FTA reported
- Signal
- Accelerating
Destination
Germany
- Latest exports
- $57.2M
- Market share
- 1.5%
- Growth
- +3.1%
- 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
Bolivia: $41.9M / ton.
Lowest reported price
Senegal: $102.9 / ton.
Median price
$32.0K / ton across reported markets.
Export trend
Reported export history
Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 851220 where available.
| Year | Exports | Year-on-year change | Active destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $262.4M | +60.9% | 148 |
| 2011 | $371.5M | +41.6% | 156 |
| 2012 | $543.0M | +46.2% | 160 |
| 2013 | $678.4M | +24.9% | 149 |
| 2014 | $839.7M | +23.8% | 157 |
| 2015 | $815.6M | -2.9% | 152 |
| 2016 | $1.1B | +30.8% | 155 |
| 2017 | $891.1M | -16.5% | 149 |
| 2018 | $852.8M | -4.3% | 153 |
| 2019 | $871.5M | +2.2% | 154 |
| 2020 | $797.0M | -8.5% | 154 |
| 2021 | $979.3M | +22.9% | 155 |
| 2022 | $905.9M | -7.5% | 159 |
| 2023 | $931.6M | +2.8% | 163 |
| 2024 | $1.1B | +17.8% | 160 |
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 851220.
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 lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) exports
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