Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Latvia
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.9 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Latvia, down 4.2% from September 2026 and up 74.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Latvia totalled $19.6 million, up 35.1% from the 12 months before ($14.5 million).
Latvia took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 68th of 209 destinations (73rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 26.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Latvia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.09 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.57 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Latvia in October 2026 were $30,074, leaving a surplus of $1.9 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 | +74.3% | 923 t | $2.09 | $30K | 483 kg |
| September 2026 | $2.0M | +25.3% | 1,154 t | $1.74 | $2,139 | 145 kg |
| August 2026 | $2.1M | +18.4% | 1,268 t | $1.69 | $62K | 921 kg |
| July 2026 | $2.4M | +13.3% | 1,314 t | $1.82 | $36K | 571 kg |
| June 2026 | $2.9M | +68.9% | 1,429 t | $2.05 | $2,015 | 105 kg |
| May 2026 | $1.5M | +254.8% | 666 t | $2.28 | $1,706 | 4 kg |
| April 2026 | $1.1M | -20.1% | 579 t | $1.95 | $54K | 1.0 t |
| March 2026 | $1.3M | +170.8% | 839 t | $1.56 | $2,903 | 100 kg |
| February 2026 | $875K | -11.2% | 607 t | $1.44 | $3,857 | 140 kg |
| January 2026 | $947K | -16.3% | 743 t | $1.27 | $38K | 644 kg |
| December 2025 | $1.4M | +13.8% | 1,116 t | $1.28 | $7,903 | 148 kg |
| November 2025 | $965K | +126.1% | 729 t | $1.32 | $3,137 | 41 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.1M | -40.1% | 705 t | $1.57 | $3,090 | 29 kg |
| September 2025 | $1.6M | +47.7% | 1,150 t | $1.39 | $35K | 588 kg |
| August 2025 | $1.8M | -7.9% | 1,288 t | $1.40 | $25K | 417 kg |
| July 2025 | $2.1M | +999.0% | 1,482 t | $1.42 | $76K | 1.2 t |
| June 2025 | $1.7M | +36.7% | 1,108 t | $1.56 | $4,885 | 202 kg |
| May 2025 | $429K | +3.6% | 253 t | $1.70 | $30K | 517 kg |
| April 2025 | $1.4M | -5.2% | 694 t | $2.04 | $11K | 494 kg |
| March 2025 | $482K | -62.2% | 288 t | $1.67 | $14K | 470 kg |
| February 2025 | $985K | +28.7% | 614 t | $1.61 | $49K | 1.7 t |
| January 2025 | $1.1M | +60.3% | 704 t | $1.61 | $8,927 | 509 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.3M | -9.2% | 674 t | $1.85 | $4,477 | 158 kg |
| November 2024 | $427K | -56.9% | 228 t | $1.88 | $1,742 | 55 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 Latvia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $7.0M | 35.7% | +216.8% | $0 |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $5.5M | 28.3% | -0.9% | $1.1M |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $5.1M | 26.2% | +26.6% | $709K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $460K | 2.3% | +78.5% | $0 |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $402K | 2.1% | +27.3% | $50K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $289K | 1.5% | -49.3% | $44K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $288K | 1.5% | +33.2% | $0 |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $261K | 1.3% | -5.1% | $0 |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $90K | 0.5% | +53.1% | $0 |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $55K | 0.3% | -93.8% | $0 |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $36K | 0.2% | +29.5% | $0 |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $18K | 0.1% | – | $2,843 |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $2,299 | 0.0% | – | $60 |
| 3916 | Plastic monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes | $110 | 0.0% | – | $110 |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $100 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Latvia