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Exports $108MRnk 163 / 220
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Top Product $5.31MIron Structures
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Exports $4.01MRnk 22 / 123
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Top Product $3.07MScrap Copper
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.78Rnk 4 / 133
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GDP$1.67TCURRENT US$
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2012-2022
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GDP GROWTH30.3%CURRENT US$
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GDP PC $32,255CURRENT US$
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GDP PC GROWTH26.7%CURRENT US$
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South Korea-Cuba Trade: In 2022, South Korea exported $108M to Cuba. The main products that South Korea exported to Cuba were Iron Structures ($5.31M), Passenger and Cargo Ships ($1.64M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($1.37M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Korea to Cuba have increased at an annualized rate of 8.86%, from $70.3M in 2017 to $108M in 2022.

In 2022, South Korea did not export any services to Cuba.

Cuba-South Korea Trade: In 2022, Cuba exported $4.01M to South Korea. The main products that Cuba exported to South Korea were Scrap Copper ($3.07M), Stearic Acid ($1.96M), and Raw Tobacco ($566k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Cuba to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 61.4%,  from $367k in 2017 to $4.01M in 2022.

In 2022, Cuba did not export any services to South Korea.

Comparison In 2022,  South Korea ranked 4 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.78),  and 5 in total exports ($705B). That same year, Cuba ranked 161 in total exports ($1.07B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

Latest Trends

May, 2024

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Overview In May 2024, South Korea exported $529k and imported $811k from Cuba, resulting in a negative trade balance of $282k. Between May 2023 and May 2024 the exports of South Korea have decreased by $-3.45M (-86.7%) from $3.98M to $529k, while imports decreased by $-827k (-50.5%) from $1.64M to $811k.

Trade In May 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Cuba were Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($37.7M), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($32.3M), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($30.6M), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($30.2M), and Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($29.7M). In May 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Cuba were Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products... ($21.3M), Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products... ($7.21M), Ores, slag and ash ($5.84M), Beverages, spirits, & vinegar ($4.63M), and Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products... ($4.33M).

Growth In May 2024, the decrease in South Korea's year-by-year exports to Cuba was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in . In May 2024, the decrease in South Korea's year-by-year imports  from Cuba was explained primarily by an decrease in product imports  in .

Latest Trade

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Time Scale
Depth
Value
EXPORT GROWTH (May 2023 - May 2024)$-3.45M(-86.7%)
IMPORT GROWTH (May 2023 - May 2024)$-827k(-50.5%)

This section shows exports and imports data at subnational level for South Korea. Click any date in the line plot or any product to explore the exports or imports behavior of South Korea over time.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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Value

In 2022, South Korea exported $108M to Cuba. The main products exported from South Korea to Cuba were Iron Structures ($5.31M), Passenger and Cargo Ships ($1.64M), and Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($1.37M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Korea to Cuba have increased at an annualized rate of 8.86%, from $70.3M in 2017 to $108M in 2022.

In 2017, Cuba exported $4.01M to South Korea. The main products exported from Cuba to South Korea were Scrap Copper ($3.07M), Stearic Acid ($1.96M), and Raw Tobacco ($566k). During the last 19 years the exports of Cuba to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 61.4%, from $367k in 1998 to $4.01M in 2017.

Exports from South Korea (Flag) to Cuba (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Cuba (Flag) to South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B
Cuba
Top DestinationChina$426M

This map shows whether countries import more from South Korea or Cuba. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from South Korea and Cuba or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from South Korea than Cuba included China ($150B), United States ($112B), and Vietnam ($60.7B).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Cuba than South Korea included Andorra ($4.23M).

Difference in imports from Cuba (Flag) and South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Cuba

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This chart compares trade between South Korea and Cuba by product, considering products traded by both, South Korea and Cuba.

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Cuba in the exports of Metals ($6.25M), Transportation ($3.45M), and Machines ($2.29M).

During 2017, Cuba had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Metals ($3.1M), Animal and Vegetable Bi-Products ($2.35M), and Foodstuffs ($1.06M).

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of South Korea and Cuba. This means that a dot/product with the flag of South Korea indicates it has a comparative advantage over Cuba. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Cuba indicates it has a comparative advantage over South Korea.

Product Space of South Korea (Flag) and Cuba (Flag) (2022)

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