Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Libya
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $485,244 of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Libya, up 41.5% from September 2026 and down 39.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Libya totalled $4.5 million, down 28.1% from the 12 months before ($6.2 million).
Libya took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 101st of 209 destinations (91st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Libya over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.66 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.48 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $485K | -39.9% | 182 t | $2.66 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $343K | -27.9% | 69.9 t | $4.90 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $466K | +62.5% | 122 t | $3.82 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $133K | -86.8% | 40.8 t | $3.26 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $437K | +124.6% | 88.5 t | $4.94 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $84K | -67.9% | 10.5 t | $8.01 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $308K | +13.9% | 106 t | $2.90 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2026 | $146K | -53.9% | 41.0 t | $3.56 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $687K | +79.7% | 435 t | $1.58 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $302K | -60.4% | 115 t | $2.63 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $347K | -34.4% | 75.6 t | $4.59 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $739K | -20.8% | 237 t | $3.11 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $807K | +43.9% | 325 t | $2.48 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $475K | +139.5% | 110 t | $4.31 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $287K | +111.5% | 73.2 t | $3.92 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.0M | +154.0% | 829 t | $1.22 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $194K | -40.5% | 74.4 t | $2.61 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $262K | -22.1% | 63.0 t | $4.15 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $270K | -86.4% | 75.6 t | $3.57 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $317K | +69.5% | 68.3 t | $4.64 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $383K | -37.7% | 75.4 t | $5.07 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $763K | +71.6% | 373 t | $2.04 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $530K | -38.9% | 126 t | $4.20 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $933K | +203.9% | 490 t | $1.90 | $0 | 0 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 Libya
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $2.0M | 45.5% | -3.9% | $144K |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $672K | 15.0% | -22.4% | $236K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $637K | 14.2% | -43.2% | $0 |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $294K | 6.6% | -26.3% | $37K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $272K | 6.1% | -23.8% | $52K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $251K | 5.6% | +46.3% | $16K |
| 3916 | Plastic monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes | $223K | 5.0% | +30.0% | $0 |
| 3905 | Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, etc. | $55K | 1.2% | – | $0 |
| 3922 | Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets, lavatory pans, seats and covers, etc. | $17K | 0.4% | -74.4% | $0 |
| 3925 | Builders' ware of plastics, not elsewhere specified or included | $13K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $4,532 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $1,310 | 0.0% | -95.7% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Libya