South Korea to China Trade Corridor
South Korea to China: $270.0B bilateral trade, -2.3% YoY, rank #18 corridor, 5.8% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $270.0B
- Year on year growth: -2.3%
- Corridor rank: #18 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 5.8%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 2-4 days
- Key ports: Busan, Incheon, Shanghai, Dalian
Trade relationship
South Korea exports advanced semiconductors, displays, and chemical intermediates to China for assembly and consumption. China's economic slowdown has impacted volumes but structural dependencies remain.
Top traded products between South Korea and China
The largest product groups on this corridor are Semiconductors and electronics, Organic chemicals, Machinery. Together they make up 44.5% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Semiconductors and electronics | $75.0B | 27.8% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | $25.0B | 9.3% |
| 84 | Machinery | $20.0B | 7.4% |
| 39 | Plastics | $18.0B | 6.7% |
| 90 | Optical instruments | $12.0B | 4.4% |
| 72 | Iron and steel | $8.0B | 3% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 5.8%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- RCEP
- China-Korea FTA
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.
- KC
- CCC
- KS
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 2-4 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Busan
- Incheon
- Shanghai
- Dalian
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between South Korea and China?
- Semiconductors and electronics, Organic chemicals, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for South Korea to China trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 5.8%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from South Korea to China?
- Typical transit time is 2-4 days via Busan and Incheon.
- How large is trade between South Korea and China?
- Bilateral trade is $270.0B, down 2.3% year on year. It ranks #18 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for South Korea to China exports?
- Required certifications: KC, CCC, KS, ISO 9001.