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ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of South Korea
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Exports In 2022, South Korea exported $1.62B in Ethylene, making it the 1st largest exporter of Ethylene in the world. At the same year, Ethylene was the 60th most exported product in South Korea. The main destination of Ethylene exports from South Korea are: China ($1.27B), Chinese Taipei ($133M), Japan ($115M), Indonesia ($75.9M), and Qatar ($7.08M).

Imports In 2022, South Korea imported $154M in Ethylene, becoming the 9th largest importer of Ethylene in the world. At the same year, Ethylene was the 508th most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Ethylene primarily from: Japan ($80.7M), China ($34.3M), Chinese Taipei ($18.9M), United Arab Emirates ($9.12M), and Malaysia ($3.9M).

The fastest growing import markets in Ethylene for South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were United Arab Emirates ($9.12M), Chinese Taipei ($7.27M), and Malaysia ($3.9M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as LG Electronics (46.9k), Samsung (20.7k), and Hankook Tires (4.38k) were at the forefront of shipping Ethylene from South Korea to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$1.62B
IMPORTS (2022)$154M
NET TRADE (2022)$1.46B

In 2022, South Korea exported $1.62B in Ethylene. The main destinations of South Korea exports on Ethylene were China ($1.27B), Chinese Taipei ($133M), Japan ($115M), Indonesia ($75.9M), and Qatar ($7.08M).

In 2022, South Korea imported $154M in Ethylene, mainly from Japan ($80.7M), China ($34.3M), Chinese Taipei ($18.9M), United Arab Emirates ($9.12M), and Malaysia ($3.9M).

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