Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Malta
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $368,771 of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Malta, down 67.8% from September 2026 and up 86.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Malta totalled $6.4 million, up 5.6% from the 12 months before ($6.1 million).
Malta took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 91st of 209 destinations (93rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Malta over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.88 per kg of net weight, compared with $3.41 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Malta in October 2026 were $43,812 (up 112.6% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $324,959 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $369K | +86.9% | 128 t | $2.88 | $44K | 791 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.1M | +75.2% | 652 t | $1.76 | $24K | 489 kg |
| August 2026 | $967K | +205.8% | 594 t | $1.63 | $16K | 91 kg |
| July 2026 | $614K | +46.2% | 191 t | $3.22 | $33K | 24 kg |
| June 2026 | $115K | -81.9% | 19.0 t | $6.08 | $30K | 1.5 t |
| May 2026 | $532K | -30.2% | 70.2 t | $7.58 | $22K | 624 kg |
| April 2026 | $473K | +27.1% | 70.7 t | $6.69 | $79K | 1.1 t |
| March 2026 | $440K | -13.6% | 166 t | $2.64 | $24K | 693 kg |
| February 2026 | $485K | -29.7% | 255 t | $1.90 | $57K | 96 kg |
| January 2026 | $343K | -46.9% | 44.8 t | $7.65 | $29K | 648 kg |
| December 2025 | $552K | +33.2% | 243 t | $2.27 | $23K | 540 kg |
| November 2025 | $402K | -15.7% | 71.0 t | $5.66 | $12K | 23 kg |
| October 2025 | $197K | -58.3% | 57.9 t | $3.41 | $21K | 846 kg |
| September 2025 | $654K | +29.7% | 206 t | $3.18 | $21K | 228 kg |
| August 2025 | $316K | -24.6% | 216 t | $1.46 | $23K | 889 kg |
| July 2025 | $420K | -20.9% | 88.9 t | $4.72 | $34K | 76 kg |
| June 2025 | $637K | +23.2% | 273 t | $2.33 | $60K | 51 kg |
| May 2025 | $763K | +29.1% | 253 t | $3.01 | $28K | 1.3 t |
| April 2025 | $372K | +90.2% | 200 t | $1.86 | $36K | 78 kg |
| March 2025 | $509K | -13.4% | 206 t | $2.47 | $34K | 433 kg |
| February 2025 | $689K | +264.7% | 358 t | $1.93 | $17K | 38 kg |
| January 2025 | $646K | +71.8% | 357 t | $1.81 | $26K | 74 kg |
| December 2024 | $415K | -31.6% | 117 t | $3.54 | $12K | 38 kg |
| November 2024 | $476K | +46.6% | 168 t | $2.84 | $28K | 253 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 Malta
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $1.7M | 26.6% | -15.3% | $51K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $1.7M | 25.8% | +26.1% | $92K |
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $1.2M | 18.4% | +9.4% | $66K |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $771K | 12.0% | +30.9% | $61K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $377K | 5.9% | +69.0% | $30K |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $353K | 5.5% | -37.8% | $0 |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $178K | 2.8% | +57.9% | $400 |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $87K | 1.3% | +69.4% | $4,422 |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $65K | 1.0% | – | $65K |
| 3924 | Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles | $19K | 0.3% | -10.3% | $0 |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $17K | 0.3% | -76.9% | $0 |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $9,558 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $58 | 0.0% | -99.8% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Malta