What South Korea buys from Vietnam.
South Korea imported USD 26bn of manufactured and processed goods from Vietnam in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022. That is 7 per cent of everything South Korea imported in these lines, and Vietnam is its number 5 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where Vietnam 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 Vietnam for it at the border, Vietnam'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 66 per cent of the lane.
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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 imports47 per cent, 100 source countriesChangeup 356 per cent on 2022 (USD 612m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.5m a tonne, 1,136 tonnesUSD 2.8bnin 2024 -
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Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779
Share of South Korea's imports77 per cent, 88 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 2.6bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 418,890 a tonne, 5,274 tonnesUSD 2.2bnin 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of South Korea's imports32 per cent, 84 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.1bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 517,581 a tonne, 2,050 tonnesUSD 1.1bnin 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 South Korea's imports29 per cent, 70 source countriesChangeup 105 per cent on 2022 (USD 417m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,104 a tonne, 40,552 tonnesUSD 856min 2024 -
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Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990
Share of South Korea's imports41 per cent, 83 source countriesChangeup 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 566m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 226,410 a tonne, 3,680 tonnesUSD 833min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of South Korea's imports32 per cent, 99 source countriesChangedown 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.9bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 778,129 a tonne, 917 tonnesUSD 713min 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 South Korea's imports42 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 106 per cent on 2022 (USD 302m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2.6m a tonne, 236 tonnesUSD 623min 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 imports23 per cent, 92 source countriesChangedown 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 686m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 295,983 a tonne, 1,915 tonnesUSD 567min 2024 -
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Circuits: printedHS 853400
Share of South Korea's imports14 per cent, 70 source countriesChangedown 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 474m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 287,920 a tonne, 1,385 tonnesUSD 399min 2024 -
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Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour...HS 852872
Share of South Korea's imports41 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 439m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,586 a tonne, 21,281 tonnesUSD 374min 2024 -
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Coats: women's or girls', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620240
Share of South Korea's imports39 per cent, 79 source countriesChangedown 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 368m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 339min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399
Share of South Korea's imports35 per cent, 111 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 300m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,486 a tonne, 7,699 tonnesUSD 335min 2024 -
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Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or control circuitsHS 852492
Share of South Korea's imports70 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 47 per cent on 2022 (USD 612m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 449,476 a tonne, 726 tonnesUSD 326min 2024 -
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Television cameras: n.e.c. in item no 8525.8HS 852589
Share of South Korea's imports36 per cent, 78 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 334m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 342,388 a tonne, 909 tonnesUSD 311min 2024 -
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Coats: men's or boys', overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets) and similar articles, of man-made fibres, other than those of...HS 620140
Share of South Korea's imports44 per cent, 80 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 382m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 289min 2024 -
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Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299
Share of South Korea's imports36 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 251m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,615 a tonne, 9,373 tonnesUSD 278min 2024 -
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Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640411
Share of South Korea's imports66 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 248m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 50,800 a tonne, 5,238 tonnesUSD 266min 2024 -
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Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620343
Share of South Korea's imports61 per cent, 84 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 263m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 27,864 a tonne, 8,953 tonnesUSD 249min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442
Share of South Korea's imports28 per cent, 97 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 176m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,032 a tonne, 11,033 tonnesUSD 243min 2024 -
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Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containersHS 630532
Share of South Korea's imports84 per cent, 28 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 220m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,384 a tonne, 87,627 tonnesUSD 209min 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 imports17 per cent, 99 source countriesChangeup 204 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 148,846 a tonne, 1,398 tonnesUSD 208min 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 imports1 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 143m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8.7m a tonne, 24 tonnesUSD 205min 2024 -
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Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491
Share of South Korea's imports8 per cent, 56 source countriesChangeup 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 100,975 a tonne, 1,755 tonnesUSD 177min 2024 -
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Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620463
Share of South Korea's imports17 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 152m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 30,130 a tonne, 5,702 tonnesUSD 172min 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 imports10 per cent, 100 source countriesChangeup 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 60,538 a tonne, 2,823 tonnesUSD 171min 2024 -
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Electrical static convertersHS 850440
Share of South Korea's imports7 per cent, 95 source countriesChangeup 77 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 63,394 a tonne, 2,659 tonnesUSD 169min 2024 -
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Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621133
Share of South Korea's imports57 per cent, 70 source countriesChangelevel with 2022 (USD 165m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 36,528 a tonne, 4,536 tonnesUSD 166min 2024 -
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Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419
Share of South Korea's imports28 per cent, 104 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 190m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 29,631 a tonne, 5,561 tonnesUSD 165min 2024 -
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Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232
Share of South Korea's imports1 per cent, 51 source countriesChangeup 230 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13.3m a tonne, 12 tonnesUSD 154min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 voltsHS 853669
Share of South Korea's imports21 per cent, 81 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 58,543 a tonne, 2,553 tonnesUSD 149min 2024 -
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Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621143
Share of South Korea's imports46 per cent, 73 source countriesChangeup 18 per cent on 2022 (USD 126m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,252 a tonne, 3,529 tonnesUSD 149min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crochetedHS 610990
Share of South Korea's imports38 per cent, 88 source countriesChangedown 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,218 a tonne, 7,342 tonnesUSD 148min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of South Korea's imports9 per cent, 123 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 119m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,402 a tonne, 13,731 tonnesUSD 143min 2024 -
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Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71HS 852852
Share of South Korea's imports25 per cent, 57 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 21,005 a tonne, 6,755 tonnesUSD 142min 2024 -
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Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kgHS 845020
Share of South Korea's imports48 per cent, 34 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 145m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,755 a tonne, 37,522 tonnesUSD 141min 2024 -
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T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 610910
Share of South Korea's imports21 per cent, 109 source countriesChangeup 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 128m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,157 a tonne, 7,299 tonnesUSD 140min 2024 -
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Seats: parts, (of other than wood) for use in the assembly of motor vehicles as determined by the ministerHS 940199
Share of South Korea's imports27 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 70 per cent on 2022 (USD 81m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,266 a tonne, 9,025 tonnesUSD 138min 2024 -
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Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containersHS 160521
Share of South Korea's imports75 per cent, 22 source countriesChangedown 10 per cent on 2022 (USD 151m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,832 a tonne, 19,811 tonnesUSD 135min 2024 -
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Plywood: consisting only of sheets of wood (not bamboo), each ply 6mm or thinner, with at least one outer ply of tropical woodHS 441231
Share of South Korea's imports36 per cent, 20 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 157m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 481 a tonne, 281,426 tonnesUSD 135min 2024 -
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Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mmHS 721933
Share of South Korea's imports33 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 102m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,110 a tonne, 61,056 tonnesUSD 129min 2024 -
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Electrical apparatus: photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)HS 854141
Share of South Korea's imports20 per cent, 58 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 147m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 642,562 a tonne, 199 tonnesUSD 128min 2024 -
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Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 611030
Share of South Korea's imports9 per cent, 90 source countriesChangeup 8 per cent on 2022 (USD 108m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,253 a tonne, 5,057 tonnesUSD 118min 2024 -
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Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5WHS 850110
Share of South Korea's imports6 per cent, 66 source countriesChangeup 66 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,935 a tonne, 7,132 tonnesUSD 114min 2024 -
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Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copperHS 741110
Share of South Korea's imports49 per cent, 29 source countriesChangedown 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 139m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,171 a tonne, 10,687 tonnesUSD 109min 2024 -
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Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310
Share of South Korea's imports22 per cent, 75 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,424 a tonne, 24,490 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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Nuts and other seeds: whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit (excluding ground-nuts except in mixtures)HS 200819
Share of South Korea's imports49 per cent, 60 source countriesChangeup 43 per cent on 2022 (USD 75m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,675 a tonne, 39,971 tonnesUSD 107min 2024 -
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Meters: speed indicators and tachometers: stroboscopesHS 902920
Share of South Korea's imports32 per cent, 54 source countriesChangeup 89 per cent on 2022 (USD 55m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 43,512 a tonne, 2,396 tonnesUSD 104min 2024 -
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Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450
Share of South Korea's imports14 per cent, 63 source countriesChangeup 156 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 55,982 a tonne, 1,787 tonnesUSD 100min 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 imports6 per cent, 90 source countriesChangeup 50 per cent on 2022 (USD 66m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 24,568 a tonne, 4,063 tonnesUSD 100min 2024 -
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Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crochetedHS 611020
Share of South Korea's imports18 per cent, 103 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 107m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,364 a tonne, 4,367 tonnesUSD 98min 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.
- Radio remote control apparatusHS 852692USD 60m in 2024, up 362 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 41 per cent of the line.
- Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330USD 2.8bn in 2024, up 356 per cent on 2022 (USD 612m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 47 per cent of the line.
- Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 160414USD 24m in 2024, up 356 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 75 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: pasta, stuffed (with meat or other substances), whether or not cooked or otherwise preparedHS 190220USD 19m in 2024, up 250 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 79 per cent of the line.
- Electronic integrated circuits: memoriesHS 854232USD 154m in 2024, up 230 per cent on 2022 (USD 47m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakersHS 851830USD 80m in 2024, up 208 per cent on 2022 (USD 26m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 26 per cent of the line.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180USD 208m in 2024, up 204 per cent on 2022 (USD 68m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 23m in 2024, up 184 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 65m in 2024, up 181 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for...HS 851290USD 20m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491USD 177m in 2024, up 180 per cent on 2022 (USD 63m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 8 per cent of the line.
- Optical instruments and appliances: for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903149USD 29m in 2024, up 163 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504HS 850450USD 100m in 2024, up 156 per cent on 2022 (USD 39m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 14 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 171m in 2024, up 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 67m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 10 per cent of the line.
- Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70HS 847180USD 21m in 2024, up 154 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 3 per cent of the line.
- Stone or other mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included: non-electrical articles of graphite or carbon n.e.c. in heading 6815HS 681519USD 14m in 2024, up 150 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereofHS 850490USD 17m in 2024, up 136 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 5 per cent of the line.
- Reception and transmission apparatus: aerials and aerial reflectors of all kinds and parts suitable for use therewithHS 852910USD 77m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 34m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 37 per cent of the line.
- Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or electronic...HS 848640USD 17m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 1 per cent of the line.
- Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530HS 853180USD 54m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022). Vietnam supplies 57 per cent of the line.
Lines where Vietnam supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where Vietnam 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.
- Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 85177977 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 2.2bn; 88 source countries in all.
- Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or control circuitsHS 85249270 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 326m; 32 source countries in all.
- Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 64041166 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 266m; 67 source countries in all.
- Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 62034361 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 249m; 84 source countries in all.
- Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containersHS 63053284 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 209m; 28 source countries in all.
- Crustacean preparations: shrimps and prawns, prepared or preserved, not in airtight containersHS 16052175 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 135m; 22 source countries in all.
- Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or...HS 54024571 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 76m; 16 source countries in all.
- Telephone sets: other than smartphones, for cellular or other wireless networksHS 85171490 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 69m; 37 source countries in all.
- PhosphorusHS 28047091 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 64m; 10 source countries in all.
- Textile fabrics: tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyesterHS 59022066 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 50m; 10 source countries in all.
- Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cottonHS 63026064 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 49m; 64 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not...HS 52052369 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 46m; 13 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not...HS 52062392 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 42m; 10 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 52051272 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 41m; 12 source countries in all.
- Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crochetedHS 61062061 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 34m; 64 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doorsHS 76101065 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 34m; 34 source countries in all.
- Yarn: (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail saleHS 55095364 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 25m; 9 source countries in all.
- Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not...HS 52052289 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 24m; 12 source countries in all.
- Fish preparations: tunas, skipjack tuna and bonito (Sarda spp.), prepared or preserved, whole or in pieces (but not minced)HS 16041475 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 24m; 31 source countries in all.
- Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel coreHS 76149089 per cent of South Korea's imports of the line, USD 24m; 15 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 Vietnam'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.
- Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471HS 847330Vietnam: USD 2.8bn at USD 2.5m a tonne. Malaysia: USD 251m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 1.5m a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 996,646 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus: parts, other than aerials and aerial reflectors of all kindsHS 851779Vietnam: USD 2.2bn at USD 418,890 a tonne. China: USD 369m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 200,632 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 564,656 a tonne.
- Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130Vietnam: USD 1.1bn at USD 517,581 a tonne. China: USD 2.3bn (67 per cent of the line) at USD 298,829 a tonne, 42 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 477,040 a tonne.
- Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectorsHS 852990Vietnam: USD 833m at USD 226,410 a tonne. Japan: USD 17m (1 per cent of the line) at USD 171,297 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 420,773 a tonne.
- Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37HS 852351Vietnam: USD 623m at USD 2.6m a tonne. China: USD 436m (30 per cent of the line) at USD 493,663 a tonne, 81 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.8m 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 851762Vietnam: USD 567m at USD 295,983 a tonne. China: USD 1.0bn (43 per cent of the line) at USD 129,532 a tonne, 56 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 410,550 a tonne.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6403, (not covering the ankle), outer soles of rubber, plastics or composition leather, uppers of leatherHS 640399Vietnam: USD 335m at USD 43,486 a tonne. China: USD 210m (22 per cent of the line) at USD 27,654 a tonne, 36 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,634 a tonne.
- Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of organic light-emitting diodes (OLED), with drivers or control circuitsHS 852492Vietnam: USD 326m at USD 449,476 a tonne. China: USD 121m (26 per cent of the line) at USD 182,745 a tonne, 59 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 240,235 a tonne.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299Vietnam: USD 278m at USD 29,615 a tonne. China: USD 342m (45 per cent of the line) at USD 12,438 a tonne, 58 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,390 a tonne.
- Sports footwear: tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes and the like, with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640411Vietnam: USD 266m at USD 50,800 a tonne. Indonesia: USD 63m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 39,057 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 123,919 a tonne.
- Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 620343Vietnam: USD 249m at USD 27,864 a tonne. China: USD 44m (11 per cent of the line) at USD 22,275 a tonne, 20 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 62,757 a tonne.
- Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectorsHS 854442Vietnam: USD 243m at USD 22,032 a tonne. China: USD 377m (43 per cent of the line) at USD 16,734 a tonne, 24 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 73,685 a tonne.
- Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, flexible intermediate bulk containersHS 630532Vietnam: USD 209m at USD 2,384 a tonne. China: USD 39m (16 per cent of the line) at USD 1,832 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,292 a tonne.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90HS 903180Vietnam: USD 208m at USD 148,846 a tonne. China: USD 258m (20 per cent of the line) at USD 57,457 a tonne, 61 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 235,787 a tonne.
- Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or...HS 854231Vietnam: USD 205m at USD 8.7m a tonne. China: USD 1.9bn (8 per cent of the line) at USD 2.1m a tonne, 76 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 6.3m a tonne.
- Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens: of liquid crystals, with drivers or control circuitsHS 852491Vietnam: USD 177m at USD 100,975 a tonne. China: USD 1.9bn (80 per cent of the line) at USD 69,392 a tonne, 31 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 48,386 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 853710Vietnam: USD 171m at USD 60,538 a tonne. China: USD 485m (27 per cent of the line) at USD 45,475 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 121,660 a tonne.
- Electrical static convertersHS 850440Vietnam: USD 169m at USD 63,394 a tonne. China: USD 1.1bn (48 per cent of the line) at USD 41,406 a tonne, 35 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 93,204 a tonne.
- Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: men's or boys', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted)HS 621133Vietnam: USD 166m at USD 36,528 a tonne. China: USD 50m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 20,540 a tonne, 44 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 93,630 a tonne.
- Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materialsHS 640419Vietnam: USD 165m at USD 29,631 a tonne. China: USD 285m (48 per cent of the line) at USD 14,144 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 49,071 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 Vietnam'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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