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Exports $28.4BRnk 6 / 220
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Top Product $13.5BIntegrated Circuits
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Top Product $16.5BIntegrated Circuits
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.78Rnk 4 / 133
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Economic Complexity (ECI) ECI 1.94Rnk 3 / 133
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GDP$1.67TCURRENT US$
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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-Chinese Taipei Trade: In 2022, South Korea exported $28.4B to Chinese Taipei. The main products that South Korea exported to Chinese Taipei were Integrated Circuits ($13.5B), Cyclic Hydrocarbons ($1.14B), and Printed Circuit Boards ($960M). Over the past 5 years the exports of South Korea to Chinese Taipei have increased at an annualized rate of 13%, from $15.5B in 2017 to $28.4B in 2022.

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

Chinese Taipei-South Korea Trade: In 2022, Chinese Taipei exported $24.9B to South Korea. The main products that Chinese Taipei exported to South Korea were Integrated Circuits ($16.5B), Printed Circuit Boards ($881M), and Machinery Having Individual Functions ($523M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 7.92%,  from $17B in 2017 to $24.9B in 2022.

In 2022, Chinese Taipei 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, Chinese Taipei ranked 3 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.94), and 11 in total exports ($542B).

Latest Trends

October, 2024

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Overview In October 2024, South Korea exported $3.52B and imported $2.68B from Chinese Taipei, resulting in a positive trade balance of $837M. Between October 2023 and October 2024 the exports of South Korea have increased by $1.82B (107%) from $1.7B to $3.52B, while imports increased by $512M (23.6%) from $2.17B to $2.68B.

Trade In October 2024, the top exports of South Korea to Chinese Taipei were Electrical machinery and electronics ($590M), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($115M), Organic chemicals ($100M), Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products... ($43.6M), and Iron & steel ($43.3M). In October 2024 the top imports of South Korea from Chinese Taipei were Electrical machinery and electronics ($1.32B), Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts ($84.4M), Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... ($77.8M), Iron & steel ($48.2M), and Organic chemicals ($41.7M).

Growth In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year exports to Chinese Taipei was explained primarily by an increase in product exports in Cars, tractors, trucks & parts thereof. ($7.4M or 31.3%), Iron & steel ($6.68M or 18.2%), and Furniture, bedding, lamps, & prefab buildings ($3.31M or 254%). In October 2024, the increase in South Korea's year-by-year imports  from Chinese Taipei was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Optical, photo, & film equipment; medical... ($3.83M or 5.18%), Animal or vegetable fats, oils, &... ($2.69M or 266%), and Ceramic products ($1.78M or 165%).

Latest Trade

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EXPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$1.82B(107%)
IMPORT GROWTH (October 2023 - October 2024)$512M(23.6%)

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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In 2022, South Korea exported $28.4B to Chinese Taipei. The main products exported from South Korea to Chinese Taipei were Integrated Circuits ($13.5B), Cyclic Hydrocarbons ($1.14B), and Printed Circuit Boards ($960M). During the last 5 years the exports of South Korea to Chinese Taipei have increased at an annualized rate of 13%, from $15.5B in 2017 to $28.4B in 2022.

In 2017, Chinese Taipei exported $24.9B to South Korea. The main products exported from Chinese Taipei to South Korea were Integrated Circuits ($16.5B), Printed Circuit Boards ($881M), and Machinery Having Individual Functions ($523M). During the last 5 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to South Korea have increased at an annualized rate of 7.92%, from $17B in 2022 to $24.9B in 2017.

Exports from South Korea (Flag) to Chinese Taipei (Flag) (2022)

Exports from Chinese Taipei (Flag) to South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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South Korea
Top DestinationChina$150B
Chinese Taipei
Top DestinationChina$121B

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

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

In 2022, countries that imported more from Chinese Taipei than South Korea included Hong Kong ($65.8B), Singapore ($38.6B), and Malaysia ($17.7B).

Difference in imports from Chinese Taipei (Flag) and South Korea (Flag) (2022)

Comparative Advantage South Korea - Chinese Taipei

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

During 2022, South Korea had a large net trade with Chinese Taipei in the exports of Machines ($18B), Chemical Products ($3.28B), and Metals ($1.8B).

During 2017, Chinese Taipei had a large net trade with South Korea in the exports of Machines ($20B), Metals ($1.25B), and Chemical Products ($1.21B).

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

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

Product Space of South Korea (Flag) and Chinese Taipei (Flag) (2022)

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