Exports In 2022, South Korea exported $1.58B in Copper ores and concentrates, making it the 14th largest exporter of Copper ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Copper ores and concentrates was the 62nd most exported product in South Korea. The main destination of Copper ores and concentrates exports from South Korea are: China ($1.58B), Hong Kong ($107k), Indonesia ($92.1k), Netherlands ($63.7k), and Thailand ($49.6k).
The fastest growing export markets for Copper ores and concentrates of South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were China ($459M), Hong Kong ($107k), and Indonesia ($77.5k).
Imports In 2022, South Korea imported $6.27B in Copper ores and concentrates, becoming the 3rd largest importer of Copper ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Copper ores and concentrates was the 10th most imported product in South Korea. South Korea imports Copper ores and concentrates primarily from: Indonesia ($1.49B), Australia ($1.04B), Chile ($935M), Canada ($775M), and Peru ($529M).
The fastest growing import markets in Copper ores and concentrates for South Korea between 2021 and 2022 were Indonesia ($734M), Montenegro ($278M), and Philippines ($195M).
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 Copper ores and concentrates from South Korea to the United States.