T3 · Product exporter position

Republic of Korea exports of Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings (HS 960850)

See where Republic of Korea stands in pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings: export scale, destination breadth, market position, growth, and reported trade history.

Exporter KORHS6 960850Latest year 2024Rapid decline

Latest exports

$479.0KLatest observed lane total

Destination markets

65Reported active markets

Three-year growth

-12.2%Annualized change

Destination HHI

3,633Destination concentration

Weighted share

13.5%Reported market position

Exporter evidence

How strong is Republic of Korea in Pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings?

Reported exporter totals and calculated indicators for HS 960850. Values retain their observed coverage period.

Exporter scale

Latest exports$479.0K
Current 2024 exports$381.0K
Three-year average$433.0K
Historical peak$6.9M

Market position

Active destinations65
Destination HHI3,633
Weighted share13.5%
Share change+9.3 pp

Competitiveness

Three-year growth-12.2%
Volatility1.7
Maximum drawdown87.2%
TrendRapid decline
MeasureValueWhat it describes
ExporterRepublic of KoreaCountry represented by this profile
Latest observed exports$479.0KSum of latest observed destination-lane values
Current 2024 exports$381.0KCommon-year comparison where reported
Three-year growth-12.2%Annualized change in exporter totals
Five-year growth-33.5%Annualized change in exporter totals
Leading destinationTHADestination with the largest observed export value
Leading destination share59.1%Share of observed exporter totals
Destination concentration3,633HHI across destination markets
Weighted share change+9.3 ppValue-weighted latest change in market share
Limited-history lanes30.9%Share of lanes with shorter history

Destination markets

Where does Republic of Korea sell pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings?

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

DestinationLatest exportsMarket shareGrowthAccessSignal
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands$25.8K0.2%-20%FTA reportedStable
Germany$18.2K0.1%+93.8%FTA reportedSlowing

Destination

USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands

Latest exports
$25.8K
Market share
0.2%
Growth
-20%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Stable

Destination

Germany

Latest exports
$18.2K
Market share
0.1%
Growth
+93.8%
Access
FTA reported
Signal
Slowing

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

Germany: $201.2K / ton.

Lowest reported price

Kenya: $229.5 / ton.

Median price

$23.4K / ton across reported markets.

Export trend

Reported export history

Annual observations for Republic of Korea and HS 960850 where available.

YearExportsYear-on-year changeActive destinations
2010$225.8K-16.9%50
2011$359.4K+59.2%47
2012$295.1K-17.9%46
2013$227.5K-22.9%47
2014$250.3K+10%46
2015$99.2K-60.4%45
2016$190.3K+91.8%48
2017$426.1K+124%45
2018$399.9K-6.2%51
2019$2.9M+633.2%59
2020$2.5M-14.2%55
2021$562.7K-77.6%64
2022$613.4K+9%64
2023$304.5K-50.4%61
2024$381.0K+25.1%65

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 960850.

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 pen and pencil sets: of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings 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.