Key Market Indicators
Korea's imports of polyamides are forecast to hit 21 million kilograms in 2026, up from 19 million kilograms in 2021, growing at an average rate of 1.6% year-on-year. Since 1993, Korean demand for the product has increased by 2.6% each year. In 2021, the country ranked 15th, with the Czech Republic ahead at 19 million kilograms. China, India and the United States came in at numbers two, three and four respectively. Korean exports of polyamides are expected to total 23 million kilograms by 2026, up from 20 million kilograms in 2021, growing at an average rate of 2.4% year-on-year. Since 1993, Korean supply has risen by 3.6% annually. In 2021, the country ranked 10th, with Spain in the lead at 20 million kilograms. The United States, Italy and the Netherlands followed in second, third and fourth positions respectively.
