Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Finland
HS chapter 39 · 플라스틱과 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.3 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Finland, down 2.6% from September 2026 and up 32.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Finland totalled $17.0 million, up 0.1% from the 12 months before ($16.9 million).
Finland took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 73rd of 209 destinations (66th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.4% of South Korea's goods exports to Finland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.11 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.40 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Finland in October 2026 were $798,545 (up 71.5% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $521,695 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.3M | +32.7% | 626 t | $2.11 | $799K | 48.2 t |
| September 2026 | $1.4M | +5.8% | 748 t | $1.81 | $406K | 29.7 t |
| August 2026 | $950K | -43.9% | 585 t | $1.62 | $894K | 43.1 t |
| July 2026 | $1.3M | +5.5% | 706 t | $1.91 | $553K | 35.4 t |
| June 2026 | $1.9M | -23.2% | 983 t | $1.90 | $765K | 90.4 t |
| May 2026 | $830K | -59.7% | 356 t | $2.33 | $644K | 15.5 t |
| April 2026 | $2.0M | +15.1% | 995 t | $1.99 | $903K | 48.8 t |
| March 2026 | $975K | -2.4% | 574 t | $1.70 | $525K | 14.5 t |
| February 2026 | $1.3M | +59.9% | 836 t | $1.53 | $708K | 27.7 t |
| January 2026 | $1.9M | +15.9% | 710 t | $2.65 | $582K | 25.1 t |
| December 2025 | $2.3M | +57.8% | 974 t | $2.32 | $1.1M | 172 t |
| November 2025 | $899K | +45.1% | 620 t | $1.45 | $814K | 66.0 t |
| October 2025 | $995K | +6.4% | 713 t | $1.40 | $466K | 46.6 t |
| September 2025 | $1.3M | -9.2% | 936 t | $1.37 | $685K | 84.3 t |
| August 2025 | $1.7M | +102.4% | 1,063 t | $1.59 | $1.1M | 37.6 t |
| July 2025 | $1.3M | +37.6% | 953 t | $1.34 | $763K | 77.6 t |
| June 2025 | $2.4M | +66.8% | 1,633 t | $1.49 | $1.1M | 142 t |
| May 2025 | $2.1M | +60.4% | 1,615 t | $1.27 | $885K | 105 t |
| April 2025 | $1.7M | +38.5% | 976 t | $1.76 | $717K | 52.5 t |
| March 2025 | $1000K | -14.1% | 738 t | $1.36 | $821K | 19.9 t |
| February 2025 | $802K | -26.3% | 603 t | $1.33 | $297K | 27.4 t |
| January 2025 | $1.6M | +42.2% | 1,006 t | $1.61 | $583K | 45.2 t |
| December 2024 | $1.4M | +211.1% | 1,089 t | $1.31 | $1.0M | 174 t |
| November 2024 | $620K | -34.5% | 496 t | $1.25 | $784K | 24.4 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 Finland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $7.3M | 43.1% | -16.1% | $400K |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $2.3M | 13.7% | +18.8% | $209K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $1.6M | 9.6% | +43.6% | $175K |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $1.4M | 8.4% | +63.9% | $0 |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $1.1M | 6.7% | -0.3% | $0 |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $728K | 4.3% | +29.0% | $236K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $717K | 4.2% | +72.9% | $31K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $417K | 2.5% | +67.0% | $79K |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $346K | 2.0% | -44.4% | $55K |
| 3911 | Petroleum resins, polysulphones and other polymers, in primary forms | $335K | 2.0% | -50.2% | $34K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $240K | 1.4% | -31.6% | $1,022 |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $110K | 0.7% | – | $94K |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $104K | 0.6% | -7.5% | $3,625 |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $54K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $53K | 0.3% | +6.8% | $2,866 |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $16K | 0.1% | -80.5% | $0 |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $16K | 0.1% | +20.0% | $392 |
| 3922 | Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, etc. | $4,000 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $189 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 3918 | Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings | $138 | 0.0% | – | $138 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Finland