Exports In 2022, South Korea exported $209k in Nickel ores and concentrates, making it the 34th largest exporter of Nickel ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Nickel ores and concentrates was the 3638th most exported product in South Korea. The main destination of Nickel ores and concentrates exports from South Korea are: China ($143k), Japan ($63.6k), Belgium ($2.6k), Netherlands ($595), and Austria ($49).
Imports In 2022, South Korea imported $339M in Nickel ores and concentrates, becoming the 3rd largest importer of Nickel ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Nickel ores and concentrates was the 257th most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Nickel ores and concentrates primarily from: New Caledonia ($318M), Philippines ($13.3M), Guatemala ($4.44M), Cote d'Ivoire ($2.9M), and Belgium ($200k).
The fastest growing import markets in Nickel ores and concentrates for South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were New Caledonia ($12.9M), Guatemala ($4.44M), and Philippines ($3.72M).
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 Nickel ores and concentrates from South Korea to the United States.