According to trade statistics from the Korea International Trade Association, South Korea’s semiconductor exports to China surged by 177.6% in the first half of the year, reaching $57.08 billion. Semiconductors now account for 57.3% of all South Korean exports to China, highlighting the heavy reliance on the semiconductor sector for bilateral trade.
Beyond semiconductors, other key sectors also saw growth, including computers (+116.2%), petrochemical intermediates (+30.2%), and wireless communication devices (+19.2%). This broad-based recovery indicates a strengthening of trade ties and a rebound in demand for Korean high-tech components within the Chinese market.