Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Bulgaria
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.5 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Bulgaria, down 24.5% from September 2026 and down 33.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Bulgaria totalled $45.7 million, up 25.8% from the 12 months before ($36.3 million).
Bulgaria took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 52nd of 209 destinations (53rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 16.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Bulgaria over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.53 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.09 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Bulgaria in October 2026 were $24,507 (down 33.4% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.5M | -33.2% | 1,608 t | $1.53 | $25K | 368 kg |
| September 2026 | $3.3M | -22.6% | 2,208 t | $1.47 | $53K | 539 kg |
| August 2026 | $2.9M | -12.7% | 1,792 t | $1.59 | $65K | 762 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.1M | -25.1% | 2,046 t | $1.50 | $52K | 296 kg |
| June 2026 | $2.9M | +95.5% | 1,737 t | $1.69 | $80K | 851 kg |
| May 2026 | $5.2M | +51.9% | 3,091 t | $1.68 | $56K | 758 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.9M | +2.0% | 1,821 t | $1.59 | $70K | 346 kg |
| March 2026 | $5.1M | +54.2% | 4,426 t | $1.16 | $81K | 4.3 t |
| February 2026 | $5.0M | +99.4% | 4,571 t | $1.08 | $39K | 521 kg |
| January 2026 | $4.0M | +123.5% | 3,430 t | $1.17 | $58K | 521 kg |
| December 2025 | $5.1M | +156.5% | 4,768 t | $1.06 | $105K | 1.4 t |
| November 2025 | $3.9M | +3.5% | 3,368 t | $1.16 | $43K | 263 kg |
| October 2025 | $3.7M | +23.2% | 3,368 t | $1.09 | $37K | 410 kg |
| September 2025 | $4.2M | +15.9% | 4,028 t | $1.04 | $67K | 1.2 t |
| August 2025 | $3.3M | +28.5% | 3,018 t | $1.08 | $35K | 362 kg |
| July 2025 | $4.1M | +36.1% | 3,061 t | $1.34 | $78K | 7.9 t |
| June 2025 | $1.5M | -22.3% | 1,028 t | $1.46 | $78K | 4.0 t |
| May 2025 | $3.4M | -7.7% | 2,471 t | $1.38 | $61K | 606 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.8M | -4.4% | 2,614 t | $1.08 | $69K | 628 kg |
| March 2025 | $3.3M | -5.5% | 2,766 t | $1.20 | $25K | 1.1 t |
| February 2025 | $2.5M | -18.4% | 2,039 t | $1.22 | $55K | 489 kg |
| January 2025 | $1.8M | -58.3% | 1,579 t | $1.13 | $72K | 4.1 t |
| December 2024 | $2.0M | -28.5% | 1,099 t | $1.80 | $66K | 309 kg |
| November 2024 | $3.8M | -24.3% | 2,395 t | $1.57 | $60K | 1.6 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.
Largest headings exported to Bulgaria
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $11.2M | 24.6% | +167.7% | $1.2M |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $8.8M | 19.3% | +61.9% | $77K |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $7.5M | 16.4% | -17.1% | $419K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $7.1M | 15.5% | +36.2% | $254K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $4.0M | 8.7% | -25.7% | $221 |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $2.3M | 5.0% | -16.7% | $174K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $1.6M | 3.4% | +349.2% | $187K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $839K | 1.8% | +11.0% | $17K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $747K | 1.6% | -9.1% | $82K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $404K | 0.9% | -31.1% | $49K |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $327K | 0.7% | +148.0% | $4,000 |
| 3914 | Ion-exchangers based on polymers, in primary forms | $290K | 0.6% | +17.5% | $0 |
| 3918 | Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings | $201K | 0.4% | +120.8% | $0 |
| 3910 | Silicones in primary forms | $200K | 0.4% | +31.7% | $0 |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $99K | 0.2% | -84.5% | $0 |
| 3916 | Plastic monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes | $66K | 0.1% | -55.6% | $2,387 |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $29K | 0.1% | -47.8% | $321 |
| 3922 | Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, etc. | $11K | 0.0% | -52.5% | $0 |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $9,108 | 0.0% | -92.2% | $55 |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $4,437 | 0.0% | – | $12 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Bulgaria