Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to the Dominican Republic
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.9 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to the Dominican Republic, down 22.9% from September 2026 and up 126.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to the Dominican Republic totalled $12.3 million, up 46.3% from the 12 months before ($8.4 million).
The Dominican Republic took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 79th of 209 destinations (87th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 4.3% of South Korea's goods exports to the Dominican Republic over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.89 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.43 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the Dominican Republic in October 2026 were $113,259 (up 1,027% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.9M | +126.6% | 1,023 t | $1.89 | $113K | 1.5 t |
| September 2026 | $2.5M | +239.0% | 1,260 t | $1.99 | $59K | 180 kg |
| August 2026 | $678K | -3.4% | 360 t | $1.88 | $204K | 2.0 t |
| July 2026 | $1.9M | +294.9% | 1,006 t | $1.93 | $183K | 2.0 t |
| June 2026 | $810K | +104.6% | 524 t | $1.54 | $324K | 4.6 t |
| May 2026 | $767K | +30.5% | 435 t | $1.76 | $50K | 1.3 t |
| April 2026 | $790K | -31.4% | 375 t | $2.11 | $16K | 385 kg |
| March 2026 | $942K | +9.3% | 683 t | $1.38 | $36K | 108 kg |
| February 2026 | $235K | -67.1% | 117 t | $2.00 | $84K | 255 kg |
| January 2026 | $587K | +9.0% | 463 t | $1.27 | $137K | 1.5 t |
| December 2025 | $339K | -41.9% | 249 t | $1.36 | $28K | 159 kg |
| November 2025 | $825K | -0.1% | 576 t | $1.43 | $248K | 2.6 t |
| October 2025 | $852K | +7.0% | 597 t | $1.43 | $10K | 109 kg |
| September 2025 | $739K | +1.0% | 456 t | $1.62 | $138K | 1.5 t |
| August 2025 | $702K | +0.9% | 458 t | $1.53 | $81K | 1.1 t |
| July 2025 | $491K | -43.5% | 257 t | $1.91 | $158K | 1.7 t |
| June 2025 | $396K | -56.0% | 226 t | $1.76 | $150K | 1.6 t |
| May 2025 | $587K | -45.5% | 444 t | $1.32 | $85K | 2.2 t |
| April 2025 | $1.2M | -45.6% | 808 t | $1.42 | $47K | 202 kg |
| March 2025 | $862K | -20.4% | 605 t | $1.43 | $80K | 1.3 t |
| February 2025 | $714K | -33.2% | 562 t | $1.27 | $36K | 148 kg |
| January 2025 | $538K | -58.7% | 276 t | $1.95 | $80K | 2.1 t |
| December 2024 | $583K | -60.8% | 371 t | $1.57 | $210K | 2.8 t |
| November 2024 | $825K | -33.0% | 499 t | $1.65 | $45K | 748 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 the Dominican Republic
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $5.0M | 40.6% | +179.5% | $1.0M |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $1.8M | 14.2% | -13.5% | $611K |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $1.3M | 10.6% | +136.8% | $0 |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $1.2M | 9.7% | +2.8% | $0 |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $915K | 7.4% | -14.9% | $9,625 |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $409K | 3.3% | +8.0% | $19K |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $395K | 3.2% | +85.4% | $0 |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $385K | 3.1% | +375.5% | $82K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $273K | 2.2% | +132.1% | $48K |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $188K | 1.5% | +60.3% | $79K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $176K | 1.4% | -54.6% | $32 |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $124K | 1.0% | +46.0% | $0 |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $116K | 0.9% | -64.0% | $4,287 |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $51K | 0.4% | -7.7% | $50K |
| 3910 | Silicones in primary forms | $40K | 0.3% | +131.0% | $9,300 |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $1,712 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $1,551 | 0.0% | -92.1% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to the Dominican Republic