South Korea (KOR) and Saint Helena (SHN) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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South Korea-Saint Helena Trade: In 2022, South Korea exported $18k to Saint Helena. The main products that South Korea exported to Saint Helena were Combustion Engines ($9.01k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($3.98k), and Engine Parts ($2.94k). Over the past 6 years the exports of South Korea to Saint Helena have increased at an annualized rate of 24.7%, from $4.79k in 2016 to $18k in 2022.

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

Saint Helena-South Korea Trade: In 2022, Saint Helena exported $38.6k to South Korea. The main products that Saint Helena exported to South Korea were Knit Socks and Hosiery ($22.2k), Blank Audio Media ($9.25k), and Valves ($6.65k). Over the past 6 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.5%, from $71k in 2016 to $38.6k in 2022.

In 2022, Saint Helena 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, Saint Helena ranked 205 in total exports ($38.5M), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index.

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August, 2024

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Overview In August 2024, South Korea exported $0 and imported $1k from Saint Helena, resulting in a negative trade balance of $1k. Between August 2023 and August 2024 the exports of South Korea have remained the same by $0 (N/A%) from $0 to $0, while imports decreased by $-17k (-94.4%) from $18k to $1k.

Trade In August 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Saint Helena were Glues, starches, & albuminoid products ($0) and Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... ($0). In August 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Saint Helena were Glues, starches, & albuminoid products ($0) and Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... ($0).

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

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In 2022, South Korea exported $18k to Saint Helena. The main products exported from South Korea to Saint Helena were Combustion Engines ($9.01k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($3.98k), and Engine Parts ($2.94k). During the last 6 years the exports of South Korea to Saint Helena have increased at an annualized rate of 24.7%, from $4.79k in 2016 to $18k in 2022.

In 2017, Saint Helena exported $38.6k to South Korea. The main products exported from Saint Helena to South Korea were Knit Socks and Hosiery ($22.2k), Blank Audio Media ($9.25k), and Valves ($6.65k). During the last 5 years the exports of Saint Helena to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 11.5%, from $71k in 2022 to $38.6k in 2017.

Exports from South Korea () to Saint Helena () (2022)

Exports from Saint Helena () to South Korea () (2022)

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South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B

Saint Helena
Top DestinationUnited States$21.2M

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

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

In 2022, no countries were registered that imported more from Saint Helena than from South Korea.

Difference in imports from Saint Helena () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Saint Helena

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

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Saint Helena in the exports of Machines ($12k), Transportation ($3.98k), and Plastics and Rubbers ($1.13k).

During 2017, Saint Helena had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Textiles ($22.2k), Machines ($16.4k), and Stone And Glass ($14).

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

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Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from South Korea () to Saint Helena () (2022)

Exports from Saint Helena () to South Korea () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Saint Helena () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Saint Helena

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Product Space of South Korea () and Saint Helena () (2022)

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Latest Trends

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Latest Trade

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from South Korea () to Saint Helena () (2022)

Exports from Saint Helena () to South Korea () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Saint Helena () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Saint Helena

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of South Korea () and Saint Helena () (2022)

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