Key facts
- The number of South Korean businesses exporting for the first time increased by nearly 4% in 2025.
- New South Korean exporters collectively saw their shipments rise by 13.2%.
- The total value of shipments from new South Korean exporters reached $6.9 billion in 2025.
In 2025, South Korea observed a notable rise in the number of companies engaging in exports for the first time. The total count of these new exporters saw an increase of nearly 4% when compared to the preceding year. These emerging export-oriented businesses demonstrated significant collective growth, with their shipments escalating by 13.2%. This surge in export activity by new participants resulted in a combined total of $6.9 billion in shipments. The data suggests a strengthening and broadening of South Korea's export landscape, with more domestic companies venturing into international markets.