Trade lane
What the Philippines buys from South Korea.
The Philippines imported USD 6.3bn of manufactured and processed goods from South Korea in 2024, down 16 per cent on 2022. That is 6 per cent of everything the Philippines imported in these lines, and South Korea is its number 5 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where South Korea 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.
USD 6.3bnfrom South Korea in 2024 (USD 7.5bn in 2022)
6 per centof the Philippines's imports in these lines, USD 100bn from every source
466product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#5South Korea's rank among the Philippines's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what the Philippines paid South Korea for it at the border, South Korea's share of everything the Philippines imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 69 per cent of the lane.
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Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239
Share of the Philippines's imports9 per cent, 62 source countriesChangefrom USD 63m in 2022Unit valueUSD 2.0m a tonne, 360 tonnesUSD 706min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232
Share of the Philippines's imports40 per cent, 36 source countriesChangedown 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.7bn in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 565min 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 the Philippines's imports29 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 822m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.3m a tonne, 362 tonnesUSD 472min 2024 -
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Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290
Share of the Philippines's imports37 per cent, 45 source countriesChangefrom USD 45m in 2022Unit valueUSD 879,006 a tonne, 440 tonnesUSD 387min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of the Philippines's imports27 per cent, 61 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 171m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 182min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of 1W or moreHS 854129
Share of the Philippines's imports26 per cent, 49 source countriesChangeup 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 620,735 a tonne, 241 tonnesUSD 150min 2024 -
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Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604)HS 860310
Share of the Philippines's imports71 per cent, 3 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 148min 2024 -
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Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mmHS 740811
Share of the Philippines's imports26 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 167m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,522 a tonne, 12,372 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of the Philippines's imports19 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,759 a tonne, 9,278 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Circuits: printedHS 853400
Share of the Philippines's imports8 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 39 per cent on 2022 (USD 141m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 420,666 a tonne, 206 tonnesUSD 87min 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 the Philippines's imports6 per cent, 65 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 83min 2024 -
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Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224
Share of the Philippines's imports30 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 491,150 a tonne, 169 tonnesUSD 83min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 847160
Share of the Philippines's imports70 per cent, 52 source countriesChangefrom USD 548k in 2022Unit valueUSD 109,411 a tonne, 699 tonnesUSD 77min 2024 -
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Copper: wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or lessHS 740819
Share of the Philippines's imports27 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,210 a tonne, 8,599 tonnesUSD 71min 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 the Philippines's imports8 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,233 a tonne, 4,260 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190230
Share of the Philippines's imports52 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,230 a tonne, 16,905 tonnesUSD 55min 2024 -
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Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 381511
Share of the Philippines's imports97 per cent, 8 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valueUSD 91,094 a tonne, 586 tonnesUSD 53min 2024 -
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Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392062
Share of the Philippines's imports40 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,346 a tonne, 9,455 tonnesUSD 51min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of the Philippines's imports24 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,243 a tonne, 4,337 tonnesUSD 49min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or shipsHS 854430
Share of the Philippines's imports30 per cent, 61 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 52m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,280 a tonne, 4,951 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690
Share of the Philippines's imports11 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,789 a tonne, 1,283 tonnesUSD 46min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851
Share of the Philippines's imports33 per cent, 12 source countriesChangeup 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,115 a tonne, 38,547 tonnesUSD 43min 2024 -
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of the Philippines's imports4 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 58,088 a tonne, 677 tonnesUSD 39min 2024 -
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Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852351
Share of the Philippines's imports49 per cent, 50 source countriesChangedown 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 438,838 a tonne, 82 tonnesUSD 36min 2024 -
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Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materialsHS 381010
Share of the Philippines's imports59 per cent, 26 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 93,799 a tonne, 378 tonnesUSD 35min 2024 -
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Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)HS 850760
Share of the Philippines's imports16 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 38,196 a tonne, 878 tonnesUSD 34min 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 the Philippines's imports8 per cent, 29 source countriesChangeup 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,497 a tonne, 2,305 tonnesUSD 33min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1WHS 854121
Share of the Philippines's imports31 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 31min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with lead, including terne-plateHS 721020
Share of the Philippines's imports23 per cent, 4 source countriesChangenew since 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 29min 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 the Philippines's imports7 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 136k in 2022Unit valueUSD 16,131 a tonne, 1,758 tonnesUSD 28min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of the Philippines's imports10 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 32 per cent on 2022 (USD 40m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,708 a tonne, 5,742 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of the Philippines's imports5 per cent, 83 source countriesChangeup 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,678 a tonne, 2,462 tonnesUSD 26min 2024 -
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Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not...HS 600410
Share of the Philippines's imports37 per cent, 20 source countriesChangeup 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,919 a tonne, 1,688 tonnesUSD 25min 2024 -
34
Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheetsHS 481092
Share of the Philippines's imports22 per cent, 23 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 36m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 490 a tonne, 49,975 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather...HS 410792
Share of the Philippines's imports59 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 28m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,303 a tonne, 879 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602HS 160249
Share of the Philippines's imports55 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 295 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,657 a tonne, 4,033 tonnesUSD 23min 2024 -
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Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary formsHS 390230
Share of the Philippines's imports19 per cent, 18 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,041 a tonne, 21,290 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
38
Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of the Philippines's imports2 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,080 a tonne, 1,832 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
39
Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with tin, thickness of less than 0.5mmHS 721012
Share of the Philippines's imports10 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,166 a tonne, 18,396 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copperHS 740710
Share of the Philippines's imports27 per cent, 20 source countriesChangefrom USD 118k in 2022Unit valueUSD 8,976 a tonne, 2,375 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210
Share of the Philippines's imports5 per cent, 7 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,500 a tonne, 6,049 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590
Share of the Philippines's imports16 per cent, 51 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 45,754 a tonne, 456 tonnesUSD 21min 2024 -
43
Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990
Share of the Philippines's imports11 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,730 a tonne, 1,820 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functionsHS 847990
Share of the Philippines's imports9 per cent, 62 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 34,780 a tonne, 558 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310
Share of the Philippines's imports11 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,937 a tonne, 4,896 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
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Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902HS 381700
Share of the Philippines's imports24 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,499 a tonne, 12,461 tonnesUSD 19min 2024 -
47
Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of the Philippines's imports2 per cent, 65 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,303 a tonne, 8,007 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
48
Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVAHS 850421
Share of the Philippines's imports27 per cent, 33 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 22m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,547 a tonne, 2,147 tonnesUSD 18min 2024 -
49
Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapterHS 847989
Share of the Philippines's imports10 per cent, 52 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 35,911 a tonne, 481 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
50
Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841HS 284190
Share of the Philippines's imports67 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 34 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,574 a tonne, 638 tonnesUSD 17min 2024
Fastest growing
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.
- Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239USD 706m in 2024, from USD 63m in 2022. South Korea supplies 9 per cent of the line.
- Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290USD 387m in 2024, from USD 45m in 2022. South Korea supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602HS 160249USD 23m in 2024, up 295 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Korea supplies 55 per cent of the line.
- Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kgHS 845020USD 14m in 2024, up 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). South Korea supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000ccHS 870323USD 33m in 2024, up 135 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). South Korea supplies 8 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: transistors, (other than photosensitive), with a dissipation rate of less than 1WHS 854121USD 31m in 2024, up 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). South Korea supplies 31 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cmHS 391990USD 20m in 2024, up 97 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). South Korea supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR), (other than latex), in primary forms or in plates, sheets or stripHS 400219USD 14m in 2024, up 94 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). South Korea supplies 34 per cent of the line.
- Air conditioning machines: with motor driven fan and elements for temperature control, parts thereofHS 841590USD 10m in 2024, up 90 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). South Korea supplies 7 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690USD 10m in 2024, up 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). South Korea supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224USD 83m in 2024, up 79 per cent on 2022 (USD 46m in 2022). South Korea supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690USD 46m in 2024, up 72 per cent on 2022 (USD 27m in 2022). South Korea supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392062USD 51m in 2024, up 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022). South Korea supplies 40 per cent of the line.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449USD 100m in 2024, up 68 per cent on 2022 (USD 59m in 2022). South Korea supplies 19 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190230USD 55m in 2024, up 63 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). South Korea supplies 52 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310USD 19m in 2024, up 60 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). South Korea supplies 11 per cent of the line.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690USD 26m in 2024, up 48 per cent on 2022 (USD 18m in 2022). South Korea supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299USD 12m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). South Korea supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210USD 21m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). South Korea supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading no. 2707 or 2902HS 381700USD 19m in 2024, up 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). South Korea supplies 24 per cent of the line.
Where South Korea dominates
Lines where South Korea supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where South Korea ships at least 60 per cent of what the Philippines imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604)HS 86031071 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 148m; 3 source countries in all.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housingHS 84716070 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 77m; 52 source countries in all.
- Catalysts, supported: reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations, with nickel or nickel compounds as the active substance, n.e.c. or includedHS 38151197 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 53m; 8 source countries in all.
- Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841HS 28419067 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 17m; 10 source countries in all.
- Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings: mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads...HS 86080086 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 16m; 24 source countries in all.
- Alloy steel powdersHS 72052194 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 14m; 10 source countries in all.
- Copper: strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys (bronze), in coilsHS 74093168 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 12m; 5 source countries in all.
- Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber threadHS 60029078 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 10m; 11 source countries in all.
- Acyclic hydrocarbons: saturatedHS 29011079 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 8m; 16 source countries in all.
- Sulphates: of bariumHS 28332767 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 8m; 7 source countries in all.
- Vinyl acetate copolymers: (other than in aqueous dispersion), in primary formsHS 39052967 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 8m; 10 source countries in all.
- Amine-function compounds: acyclic monoamines and their derivatives, methylamine, di- or trimethylamine and their saltsHS 29211161 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 7m; 11 source countries in all.
- Drying machines: of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kgHS 84512962 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 7m; 18 source countries in all.
- Wood tar: wood tar oils: wood creosote: wood naphtha: vegetable pitch: brewers' pitch and similar preparations based on rosin, resin acids or on vegetable pitchHS 38070066 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 6m; 12 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mmHS 76051161 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 6m; 7 source countries in all.
- Vehicles: fire fighting vehiclesHS 87053061 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 6m; 7 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or moreHS 72082591 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 6m; 8 source countries in all.
- Meat preparations: of poultry (excluding turkeys), prepared or preserved meat or meat offal (excluding livers and homogenised preparations)HS 16023993 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 6m; 11 source countries in all.
- Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608)HS 85301064 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 5m; 16 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in reliefHS 72081086 per cent of the Philippines's imports of the line, USD 5m; 9 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where South Korea's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to the Philippines 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.
- Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542HS 854239South Korea: USD 706m at USD 2.0m a tonne. United States: USD 1.3bn (16 per cent of the line) at USD 1.4m a tonne, 28 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.8m a tonne.
- Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231South Korea: USD 472m at USD 1.3m a tonne. China: USD 76m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 773,364 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.2m a tonne.
- Parts of electronic integrated circuitsHS 854290South Korea: USD 387m at USD 879,006 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 210m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 390,381 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 629,863 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449South Korea: USD 100m at USD 10,759 a tonne. China: USD 240m (46 per cent of the line) at USD 6,463 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 13,832 a tonne.
- Circuits: printedHS 853400South Korea: USD 87m at USD 420,666 a tonne. China: USD 546m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 134,133 a tonne, 68 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 242,364 a tonne.
- Electrical capacitors: fixed, ceramic dielectric, multilayerHS 853224South Korea: USD 83m at USD 491,150 a tonne. China: USD 158m (57 per cent of the line) at USD 170,449 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 185,914 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332South Korea: USD 61m at USD 14,233 a tonne. Thailand: USD 599m (79 per cent of the line) at USD 9,744 a tonne, 32 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 14,462 a tonne.
- Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190230South Korea: USD 55m at USD 3,230 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 7m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 1,531 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2,076 a tonne.
- Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly...HS 392062South Korea: USD 51m at USD 5,346 a tonne. China: USD 47m (38 per cent of the line) at USD 1,321 a tonne, 75 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,308 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499South Korea: USD 49m at USD 11,243 a tonne. Thailand: USD 36m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 5,281 a tonne, 53 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,503 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853690South Korea: USD 46m at USD 35,789 a tonne. Japan: USD 128m (31 per cent of the line) at USD 27,741 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 43,919 a tonne.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mmHS 720851South Korea: USD 43m at USD 1,115 a tonne. China: USD 68m (53 per cent of the line) at USD 557 a tonne, 50 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 674 a tonne.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490South Korea: USD 39m at USD 58,088 a tonne. India: USD 303m (28 per cent of the line) at USD 21,673 a tonne, 63 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 57,717 a tonne.
- Pickling preparations for metal surfaces: soldering, brazing or welding powders and pastes consisting of metal and other materialsHS 381010South Korea: USD 35m at USD 93,799 a tonne. Japan: USD 9m (15 per cent of the line) at USD 11,307 a tonne, 88 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 22,592 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 870340South Korea: USD 28m at USD 16,131 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 110m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 12,866 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,088 a tonne.
- Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952South Korea: USD 27m at USD 4,708 a tonne. Japan: USD 51m (19 per cent of the line) at USD 3,228 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 5,014 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690South Korea: USD 26m at USD 10,678 a tonne. Malaysia: USD 21m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 4,887 a tonne, 54 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 16,497 a tonne.
- Meat preparations: of swine, meat or meat offal (including mixtures), prepared or preserved, n.e.c. in heading no. 1602HS 160249South Korea: USD 23m at USD 5,657 a tonne. United States: USD 15m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 4,201 a tonne, 26 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,729 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421South Korea: USD 22m at USD 12,080 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 117m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 9,564 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 12,353 a tonne.
- Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853590South Korea: USD 21m at USD 45,754 a tonne. Japan: USD 48m (37 per cent of the line) at USD 35,961 a tonne, 21 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 35,961 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What the Philippines buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
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 the Philippines 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 South Korea's part of everything the Philippines 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.
What it does not say
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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