Plastics and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Peru
HS chapter 39 · 플라스틱과 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $7.3 million of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Peru, down 12.6% from September 2026 and down 2.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of plastics and articles thereof (HS 39) to Peru totalled $97.0 million, down 4.4% from the 12 months before ($101.5 million).
Peru took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 41st of 209 destinations (40th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 13.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Peru over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.93 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.25 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Peru in October 2026 were $12,672, leaving a surplus of $7.3 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $7.3M | -2.2% | 3,806 t | $1.93 | $13K | 808 kg |
| September 2026 | $8.4M | -0.2% | 4,946 t | $1.70 | $1,155 | 22 kg |
| August 2026 | $9.4M | +18.3% | 6,253 t | $1.51 | $66K | 7.9 t |
| July 2026 | $11.4M | +58.2% | 6,968 t | $1.64 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $13.5M | +86.5% | 7,419 t | $1.81 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $5.9M | -23.7% | 2,835 t | $2.10 | $1,833 | 166 kg |
| April 2026 | $7.2M | -27.1% | 4,458 t | $1.62 | $34 | 1 kg |
| March 2026 | $5.3M | -33.6% | 3,721 t | $1.42 | $306 | 28 kg |
| February 2026 | $7.6M | -27.0% | 6,440 t | $1.18 | $11K | 25 kg |
| January 2026 | $8.0M | -26.4% | 6,695 t | $1.19 | $122K | 14.2 t |
| December 2025 | $6.9M | -27.6% | 5,327 t | $1.29 | $33K | 2.1 t |
| November 2025 | $6.1M | -9.8% | 4,758 t | $1.27 | $12K | 787 kg |
| October 2025 | $7.5M | -9.2% | 5,989 t | $1.25 | $1,389 | 84 kg |
| September 2025 | $8.4M | +8.6% | 7,677 t | $1.09 | $1,521 | 139 kg |
| August 2025 | $8.0M | -0.1% | 6,762 t | $1.18 | $11K | 678 kg |
| July 2025 | $7.2M | -28.7% | 5,684 t | $1.27 | $80K | 9.2 t |
| June 2025 | $7.2M | +7.2% | 6,337 t | $1.14 | $2,595 | 141 kg |
| May 2025 | $7.8M | -32.7% | 6,272 t | $1.24 | $153K | 53.5 t |
| April 2025 | $9.9M | -14.7% | 7,930 t | $1.25 | $14 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $8.0M | -24.9% | 5,796 t | $1.38 | $8,825 | 451 kg |
| February 2025 | $10.4M | +13.3% | 8,110 t | $1.29 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $10.8M | +32.0% | 8,945 t | $1.21 | $768 | 2 kg |
| December 2024 | $9.5M | +7.7% | 7,534 t | $1.26 | $59 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $6.7M | -36.6% | 5,193 t | $1.29 | $159K | 7.9 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 Peru
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3901 | Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms | $34.9M | 36.0% | +18.1% | $2.4M |
| 3902 | Polymers of propylene, in primary forms | $20.9M | 21.6% | -40.3% | $1.5M |
| 3921 | Other plates, sheets and film of plastics | $10.6M | 11.0% | +25.0% | $928K |
| 3903 | Polymers of styrene, in primary forms | $8.0M | 8.2% | +4.1% | $468K |
| 3907 | Polyethers, epoxide resins and polyesters, in primary forms | $7.0M | 7.2% | +85.1% | $606K |
| 3906 | Acrylic polymers in primary forms | $2.3M | 2.4% | +17.9% | $95K |
| 3919 | Self-adhesive plates, sheets and film of plastics | $2.3M | 2.4% | +23.4% | $181K |
| 3926 | Other articles of plastics | $2.0M | 2.1% | +28.2% | $207K |
| 3912 | Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, in primary forms | $1.9M | 1.9% | +44.9% | $143K |
| 3923 | Plastic packaging and closures | $1.7M | 1.8% | -31.2% | $286K |
| 3908 | Polyamides in primary forms | $1.7M | 1.7% | -29.9% | $266K |
| 3918 | Plastic floor, wall and ceiling coverings | $816K | 0.8% | +86.6% | $78K |
| 3916 | Plastic monofilament, rods, sticks and profile shapes | $708K | 0.7% | +368.4% | $1,837 |
| 3920 | Plates, sheets and film of plastics, not reinforced | $684K | 0.7% | -39.9% | $71K |
| 3909 | Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms | $664K | 0.7% | -63.4% | $56K |
| 3917 | Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses and fittings | $403K | 0.4% | -37.0% | $60K |
| 3905 | Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms, etc. | $205K | 0.2% | -69.2% | $63K |
| 3911 | Petroleum resins, polysulphones and other polymers, in primary forms | $99K | 0.1% | -64.2% | $3,360 |
| 3904 | Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms | $69K | 0.1% | +9.6% | $0 |
| 3914 | Ion-exchangers based on polymers, in primary forms | $19K | 0.0% | +2.1% | $0 |
See also: Plastics and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Peru