Imports In 2022, South Korea imported $239M in Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene, becoming the 2nd largest importer of Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene in the world. At the same year, Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene was the 351st most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene primarily from: China ($77.4M), Chinese Taipei ($29.9M), India ($24.7M), Brazil ($22.4M), and Singapore ($20M).
The fastest growing import markets in Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene for South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were Singapore ($14.1M), Saudi Arabia ($13.4M), and Philippines ($12.8M).
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 Buta-1, 3-diene and isoprene from South Korea to the United States.