Key Market Indicators
Korea's ABS imports are expected to grow 1.9% annually, from 11.6 million kilograms in 2021 to 11.6 million kilograms in 2026. This follows a decrease of 0.3% since 1993. In 2021, Korea placed 33rd, with Israel overtaking them at 10.2 million kilograms. The United States, Germany and Thailand were ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Korea's ABS exports are forecast to increase 1.3% each year, from 1.4 billion kilograms in 2021 to 1.5 billion kilograms in 2026. This follows an increase of 0.8% since 1993. Belgium, Malaysia and the Netherlands were ranked second, third and fourth respectively.