South Korea (KOR) and Turkmenistan (TKM) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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South Korea-Turkmenistan In 2022, South Korea exported $8.54M to Turkmenistan. The main products that South Korea exported to Turkmenistan are Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($2.39M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($1.56M), and Ethylene Polymers ($1.34M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Korea to Turkmenistan have increased at an annualized rate of 11.5%, from $453k in 1995 to $8.54M in 2022.

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

Turkmenistan-South Korea In 2022, Turkmenistan exported $33k to South Korea. The main products that Turkmenistan exported to South Korea were Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($24.5k), Used Clothing ($6.5k), and Trunks and Cases ($1.5k). During the last 27 years the exports of Turkmenistan to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 15%, from $2.67M in 1995 to $33k in 2022.

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

Comparison In 2022, South Korea ranked 4 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.71), and 5 in total exports ($705B). That same year, Turkmenistan ranked 81 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.44), and 95 in total exports ($12.5B).

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February, 2024

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Overview In February 2024, South Korea exported $4.15M and imported $1k from Turkmenistan, resulting in a positive trade balance of $4.15M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of South Korea have increased by $3.58M (625%) from $573k to $4.15M, while imports increased by $1k (N/A%) from $0 to $1k.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Turkmenistan were Cars, tractors, trucks & parts thereof. ($277k), Rubber & articles thereof ($41k), Perfumery & cosmetics ($18k), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($7k), and Chemical products n.e.s. ($6k). In February 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Turkmenistan were Perfumery & cosmetics ($0), Chemical products n.e.s. ($0), Rubber & articles thereof ($0), Knitted clothing accesories ($0), and Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($0).

Growth In February 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year exports to Turkmenistan was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Cars, tractors, trucks & parts thereof. ($239k or 629%). In February 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year imports from Turkmenistan was explained primarily by an increase in product imports in .

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In 2022, South Korea exported $8.54M to Turkmenistan. The main products exported from South Korea to Turkmenistan were Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($2.39M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($1.56M), and Ethylene Polymers ($1.34M). During the last 27 years the exports of South Korea to Turkmenistan have increased at an annualized rate of 11.5%, from $453k in 1995 to $8.54M in 2022.

In 2022, Turkmenistan exported $33k to South Korea. The main products exported from Turkmenistan to South Korea were Industrial Fatty Acids, Oils and Alcohols ($24.5k), Used Clothing ($6.5k), and Trunks and Cases ($1.5k). During the last 27 years the exports of Turkmenistan to South Korea have decreased at an annualized rate of 15%, from $2.67M in 1995 to $33k in 2022.

Exports from South Korea () to Turkmenistan () (2022)

Exports from Turkmenistan () to South Korea () (2022)

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South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B

Turkmenistan
Top DestinationChina$8.88B

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

In 2021, countries that imported more from South Korea than Turkmenistan were China ($150B), United States ($112B), and Vietnam ($60.7B).

In 2021, countries that imported more from Turkmenistan than South Korea were Azerbaijan ($460M) and Georgia ($168M).

Difference in imports from Turkmenistan () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Turkmenistan

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

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Turkmenistan in the exports of Chemical Products ($2.49M), Plastics and Rubbers ($2.33M), and Transportation ($2.04M).

During 2022, Turkmenistan had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Chemical Products ($24.5k), Textiles ($6.66k), and Animal Hides ($1.5k).

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This visualization show the product space at the HS4 level colored from blue to yellow. This mean that the more blue a dot/product is, the more South Korea has comparative advantage over Turkmenistan. Similarly, the more yellow a dot/product is, the more Turkmenistan has comparative advantage over South Korea.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from South Korea () to Turkmenistan () (2022)

Exports from Turkmenistan () to South Korea () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Turkmenistan () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Turkmenistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of South Korea () and Turkmenistan () (2022)

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from South Korea () to Turkmenistan () (2022)

Exports from Turkmenistan () to South Korea () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Turkmenistan () and South Korea () (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Turkmenistan

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of South Korea () and Turkmenistan () (2022)

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