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Rep. of Korea-Hungary Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $8.68B total volume โ€ขRep. of Korea surplus: $7.43B

Rep. of Korea โ†’ Hungary

$8.05B

Exports (2023)

Hungary โ†’ Rep. of Korea

$628.55M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$7.43B

Surplus for Rep. of Korea

Total Trade

$8.68B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Rep. of Korea and Hungary. Green line shows exports from Rep. of Korea, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Rep. of Korea-Hungary commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Rep. of Korea โ†’ Hungary Exports

$8.05B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
41.2% top product
1Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824
$3.32B
41.2% of exports
2Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter
$795.61M
9.9% of exports
3Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841
$595.31M
7.4% of exports
4Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$371.45M
4.6% of exports
5Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$366.07M
4.5% of exports
6Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular
$222.07M
2.8% of exports
7Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, mixed, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
$199.07M
2.5% of exports
8Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc
$145.04M
1.8% of exports
9Copper: foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper
$108.67M
1.3% of exports
10Electric accumulators: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507
$84.08M
1.0% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Rep. of Korea's export portfolio to Hungary demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Hungary โ†’ Rep. of Korea Imports

$628.55M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
12.3% concentration
1Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion
$77.50M
12.3% of imports
2Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc
$62.92M
10.0% of imports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$34.33M
5.5% of imports
4Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$27.76M
4.4% of imports
5Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof
$22.29M
3.5% of imports
6Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841
$20.83M
3.3% of imports
7Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
$19.20M
3.1% of imports
8Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$17.73M
2.8% of imports
9Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units
$14.71M
2.3% of imports
10Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
$14.29M
2.3% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Rep. of Korea's import pattern from Hungary reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Rep. of Korea demonstrates competitive strength in exportingchemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 to Hungary, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $8.68B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Rep. of Korea-Hungary Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $8.68 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Rep. of Korea maintains a surplus of $7.43 billion
  • Export Focus: Rep. of Korea's primary exports include chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter, salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids: n.e.c. in heading no. 2841
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Hungary include vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion, vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $8.68B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Rep. of Korea leveraging its comparative advantages in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Rep. of Korea's specialization in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824complements Hungary's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

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Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.

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Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $8.68B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $8.68B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $8.68 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 and vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Rep. of Korea's trade surplus of $7.43 billion strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Rep. of Korea and Hungary represents a total trade volume of $8.68 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Rep. of Korea, with exports exceeding importsby $7.43 billion.

Export Strengths

Rep. of Korea's exports to Hungary total $8.05 billion, with competitive advantages in chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824, representing $3.32B or41.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Hungary amount to $628.55 million, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion, with Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion comprising12.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Rep. of Korea's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023