What South Korea buys from Mexico.
South Korea imported USD 3.1bn of manufactured and processed goods from Mexico in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022. That is 1 per cent of everything South Korea imported in these lines, and Mexico is its number 16 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Mexico dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what South Korea paid Mexico for it at the border, Mexico's share of everything South Korea imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 82 per cent of the lane.
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Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000ccHS 840734
Share of South Korea's imports63 per cent, 31 source countriesChangefrom USD 105m in 2022Unit valueUSD 25,344 a tonne, 28,395 tonnesUSD 720min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840
Share of South Korea's imports28 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 341m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,437 a tonne, 17,654 tonnesUSD 343min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of South Korea's imports13 per cent, 92 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 403,838 a tonne, 387 tonnesUSD 156min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of South Korea's imports5 per cent, 92 source countriesChangeup 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 695,362 a tonne, 191 tonnesUSD 133min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839
Share of South Korea's imports16 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 89,793 a tonne, 1,004 tonnesUSD 90min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 83m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 520,178 a tonne, 170 tonnesUSD 88min 2024 -
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Amplifiers: audio-frequency electricHS 851840
Share of South Korea's imports41 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 335 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 150,558 a tonne, 559 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft)HS 840991
Share of South Korea's imports13 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,814 a tonne, 6,538 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323
Share of South Korea's imports2 per cent, 49 source countriesChangedown 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 216m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,413 a tonne, 3,906 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of South Korea's imports3 per cent, 100 source countriesChangeup 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 109,694 a tonne, 471 tonnesUSD 52min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 23 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 20,059 a tonne, 1,918 tonnesUSD 38min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180
Share of South Korea's imports3 per cent, 99 source countriesChangeup 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 73,257 a tonne, 500 tonnesUSD 37min 2024 -
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Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 50 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,191 a tonne, 4,173 tonnesUSD 34min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819
Share of South Korea's imports19 per cent, 66 source countriesChangedown 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 344,701 a tonne, 89 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500ccHS 870322
Share of South Korea's imports36 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,993 a tonne, 2,749 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 125 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,138 a tonne, 1,149 tonnesUSD 30min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 71 source countriesChangeup 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 470,649 a tonne, 61 tonnesUSD 29min 2024 -
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Thermometers and pyrometers: (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instrumentsHS 902519
Share of South Korea's imports10 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 111,439 a tonne, 234 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of South Korea's imports2 per cent, 90 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 53,103 a tonne, 475 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 172,251 a tonne, 146 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 269,350 a tonne, 89 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessoriesHS 848690
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 302,535 a tonne, 79 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829
Share of South Korea's imports11 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,068 a tonne, 856 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110
Share of South Korea's imports34 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 214 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.6m a tonne, 15 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231
Share of South Korea's importsunder 1 per cent, 68 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 3.0m a tonne, 7.1 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 95 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 202,316 a tonne, 104 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543HS 854370
Share of South Korea's imports2 per cent, 92 source countriesChangedown 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 275,868 a tonne, 70 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537HS 853890
Share of South Korea's imports2 per cent, 97 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 63,770 a tonne, 290 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
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Pharmaceutical goods: sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical...HS 300610
Share of South Korea's imports20 per cent, 49 source countriesChangedown 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 332,228 a tonne, 51 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 88 source countriesChangedown 78 per cent on 2022 (USD 74m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 232,826 a tonne, 72 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits)HS 903082
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 33 source countriesChangefrom USD 535k in 2022Unit valueUSD 2.1m a tonne, 7.6 tonnesUSD 16min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatusHS 901812
Share of South Korea's imports11 per cent, 73 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332
Share of South Korea's imports6 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 67 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,756 a tonne, 913 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 123 source countriesChangeup 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 39,713 a tonne, 339 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disabilityHS 902190
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 61 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 644,091 a tonne, 20 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needlesHS 901831
Share of South Korea's imports9 per cent, 44 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,623 a tonne, 424 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)HS 851220
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 74 source countriesChangeup 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 143,345 a tonne, 86 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatusHS 901920
Share of South Korea's imports12 per cent, 48 source countriesChangeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 37,452 a tonne, 305 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239
Share of South Korea's importsunder 1 per cent, 95 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 8.8 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial jointsHS 902139
Share of South Korea's imports6 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 42 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiersHS 854233
Share of South Korea's imports4 per cent, 43 source countriesChangedown 74 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.5m a tonne, 7.1 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611
Share of South Korea's imports3 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,938 a tonne, 3,661 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853610
Share of South Korea's imports8 per cent, 57 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 68,622 a tonne, 156 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquidsHS 841370
Share of South Korea's imports3 per cent, 49 source countriesChangefrom USD 461k in 2022Unit valueUSD 41,887 a tonne, 245 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330
Share of South Korea's importsunder 1 per cent, 100 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 950,393 a tonne, 11 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 109 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 10min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853650
Share of South Korea's imports3 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 147,401 a tonne, 68 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
48
Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852351
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 62 source countriesChangedown 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 6.9 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Games: articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, special tables for casino games, automatic bowling alley equipment, n.e.c. in heading 9504HS 950490
Share of South Korea's imports8 per cent, 55 source countriesChangeup 118 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,976 a tonne, 871 tonnesUSD 10min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 97,574 a tonne, 98 tonnesUSD 10min 2024
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000ccHS 840734USD 720m in 2024, from USD 105m in 2022. Mexico supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Amplifiers: audio-frequency electricHS 851840USD 84m in 2024, up 335 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). Mexico supplies 41 per cent of the line.
- Orthopaedic or fracture appliancesHS 902110USD 23m in 2024, up 214 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Mexico supplies 34 per cent of the line.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762USD 133m in 2024, up 159 per cent on 2022 (USD 51m in 2022). Mexico supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 13m in 2024, up 157 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Mexico supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710USD 52m in 2024, up 113 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022). Mexico supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessoriesHS 848690USD 24m in 2024, up 87 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Mexico supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180USD 37m in 2024, up 80 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). Mexico supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620USD 24m in 2024, up 69 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Mexico supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosuresHS 851829USD 23m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). Mexico supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Therapeutic respiration apparatus: ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus: artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatusHS 901920USD 11m in 2024, up 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Mexico supplies 12 per cent of the line.
- Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)HS 851220USD 12m in 2024, up 58 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Mexico supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989USD 10m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Mexico supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224USD 9m in 2024, up 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Mexico supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterHS 320611USD 11m in 2024, up 33 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Mexico supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890USD 156m in 2024, up 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 122m in 2022). Mexico supplies 13 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170USD 29m in 2024, up 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). Mexico supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers)HS 870880USD 9m in 2024, up 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Mexico supplies 4 per cent of the line.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839USD 90m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 79m in 2022). Mexico supplies 16 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: parts of bodies, safety seat beltsHS 870821USD 8m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Mexico supplies 9 per cent of the line.
Lines where Mexico supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Mexico ships at least 60 per cent of what South Korea imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000ccHS 84073463 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 720m; 31 source countries in all.
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where Mexico's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to South Korea at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000ccHS 840734Mexico: USD 720m at USD 25,344 a tonne. Japan: USD 10m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 6,990 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,235 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereofHS 870840Mexico: USD 343m at USD 19,437 a tonne. China: USD 450m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 12,955 a tonne, 33 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,523 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890Mexico: USD 156m at USD 403,838 a tonne. Japan: USD 113m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 96,452 a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 146,609 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762Mexico: USD 133m at USD 695,362 a tonne. China: USD 1.0bn (43 per cent of the line) at USD 129,532 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 410,550 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the likeHS 901839Mexico: USD 90m at USD 89,793 a tonne. China: USD 63m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 14,845 a tonne, 84 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 47,534 a tonne.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150Mexico: USD 88m at USD 520,178 a tonne. China: USD 885m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 198,922 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 495,097 a tonne.
- Amplifiers: audio-frequency electricHS 851840Mexico: USD 84m at USD 150,558 a tonne. China: USD 92m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 75,045 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 126,594 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323Mexico: USD 64m at USD 16,413 a tonne. China: USD 356m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 11,224 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 18,134 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710Mexico: USD 52m at USD 109,694 a tonne. China: USD 485m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 45,475 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 121,660 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340Mexico: USD 38m at USD 20,059 a tonne. Germany: USD 1.5bn (38 per cent of the line) at USD 15,597 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 20,560 a tonne.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180Mexico: USD 37m at USD 73,257 a tonne. China: USD 258m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 57,457 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 235,787 a tonne.
- Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)HS 401110Mexico: USD 34m at USD 8,191 a tonne. Thailand: USD 323m (42 per cent of the line) at USD 5,683 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 7,023 a tonne.
- Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological...HS 901819Mexico: USD 31m at USD 344,701 a tonne. Japan: USD 13m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 215,027 a tonne, 38 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 347,163 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899Mexico: USD 30m at USD 26,138 a tonne. China: USD 299m (39 per cent of the line) at USD 9,878 a tonne, 62 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 29,939 a tonne.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: storage unitsHS 847170Mexico: USD 29m at USD 470,649 a tonne. China: USD 277m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 274,009 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 557,694 a tonne.
- Thermometers and pyrometers: (other than liquid filled, for direct reading), not combined with other instrumentsHS 902519Mexico: USD 26m at USD 111,439 a tonne. China: USD 44m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 62,485 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 216,201 a tonne.
- Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180Mexico: USD 25m at USD 53,103 a tonne. Vietnam: USD 100m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 24,568 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,100 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669Mexico: USD 25m at USD 172,251 a tonne. China: USD 253m (35 per cent of the line) at USD 47,837 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 127,916 a tonne.
- Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressureHS 902620Mexico: USD 24m at USD 269,350 a tonne. China: USD 181m (33 per cent of the line) at USD 88,236 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 230,587 a tonne.
- Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessoriesHS 848690Mexico: USD 24m at USD 302,535 a tonne. Japan: USD 781m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 166,096 a tonne, 45 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 554,462 a tonne.
What South Korea buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to South Korea with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is Mexico's part of everything South Korea imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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