Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Colombia
HS chapter 39 · 플라스틱과 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $10.6 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Colombia, down 13.6% from September 2026 and up 18.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Colombia totalled $140.7 million, up 2.5% from the 12 months before ($137.3 million).
Colombia took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 31st of 209 destinations (32nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 8.6% of South Korea's goods exports to Colombia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.88 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.36 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Colombia in October 2026 were $249,740, leaving a surplus of $10.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $10.6M | +18.3% | 5,669 t | $1.88 | $250K | 240 t |
| September 2026 | $12.3M | -17.4% | 6,690 t | $1.84 | $250K | 240 t |
| August 2026 | $10.8M | +9.4% | 5,743 t | $1.88 | $558K | 363 t |
| July 2026 | $13.6M | +14.8% | 7,350 t | $1.86 | $460K | 360 t |
| June 2026 | $13.7M | +18.7% | 6,820 t | $2.01 | $40K | 777 kg |
| May 2026 | $12.4M | +11.5% | 6,031 t | $2.05 | $603K | 480 t |
| April 2026 | $14.6M | +8.7% | 7,464 t | $1.96 | $4,073 | 170 kg |
| March 2026 | $8.3M | -37.8% | 5,152 t | $1.62 | $178 | 41 kg |
| February 2026 | $12.0M | +4.3% | 9,276 t | $1.30 | $62K | 92 kg |
| January 2026 | $10.1M | -1.5% | 8,009 t | $1.26 | $2,626 | 105 kg |
| December 2025 | $13.3M | +16.2% | 10,628 t | $1.25 | $2,052 | 2 kg |
| November 2025 | $8.8M | -0.2% | 6,123 t | $1.44 | $2,260 | 69 kg |
| October 2025 | $9.0M | -32.2% | 6,622 t | $1.36 | $884 | 101 kg |
| September 2025 | $14.9M | +22.9% | 11,276 t | $1.32 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $9.9M | -21.0% | 6,988 t | $1.41 | $17K | 342 kg |
| July 2025 | $11.9M | -7.5% | 8,427 t | $1.41 | $132K | 500 kg |
| June 2025 | $11.6M | -1.5% | 8,032 t | $1.44 | $237 | 12 kg |
| May 2025 | $11.1M | -11.1% | 7,879 t | $1.41 | $7,830 | 496 kg |
| April 2025 | $13.4M | +7.5% | 9,584 t | $1.40 | $12 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $13.4M | -15.6% | 9,791 t | $1.37 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $11.5M | -28.8% | 7,437 t | $1.55 | $21 | 1 kg |
| January 2025 | $10.2M | -24.3% | 7,544 t | $1.35 | $34K | 105 kg |
| December 2024 | $11.5M | -13.8% | 8,604 t | $1.33 | $23 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $8.8M | -15.5% | 5,985 t | $1.47 | $89K | 117 kg |
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 Colombia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $33.5M | 23.8% | +61.7% | $2.8M |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $21.5M | 15.3% | +6.8% | $1.5M |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $18.6M | 13.2% | +40.5% | $1.2M |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $17.3M | 12.3% | -51.1% | $419K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $16.0M | 11.4% | -0.5% | $1.9M |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $7.1M | 5.1% | +10.1% | $257K |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $4.4M | 3.1% | -12.0% | $361K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $4.3M | 3.1% | +32.6% | $494K |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $3.8M | 2.7% | -6.4% | $340K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $3.5M | 2.5% | -0.7% | $295K |
| 3905 | Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, etc. | $2.2M | 1.6% | +12.4% | $201K |
| 3910 | Silicones in primary forms | $2.0M | 1.4% | +48.9% | $335K |
| 3918 | Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings | $1.5M | 1.1% | -2.8% | $119K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $1.5M | 1.0% | +13.8% | $94K |
| 3911 | Petroleum resins, polysulphones and other polymers, in primary forms | $1.0M | 0.7% | +16.8% | $76K |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $758K | 0.5% | +189.8% | $13K |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $697K | 0.5% | -37.5% | $53K |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $602K | 0.4% | +14.9% | $92K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $342K | 0.2% | +11.4% | $45K |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $21K | 0.0% | +6.8% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Colombia