Export Plant extracts & guar gum from Pakistan to South Korea
South Korea imported US$318M of plant extracts & guar gum (HS 1302) in 2025. India supplied US$50.9M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$970K, a gap of US$49.9M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.3%.
That gap matters: buyers in South Korea already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to South Korea fell 10% between 2020 and 2025, which means exporters should expect more work to win trust.
On our opportunity score, South Korea rates 71 out of 100 (top opportunity) and ranks 8th of 77 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list plant extracts & guar gum with South Korea as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 71/100 (Top opportunity)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.97M
- From India (2025)
- US$50.88M
- Market size
- US$318.22M
- Check before you export
- Korean food importers usually require detailed testing and labelling in Korean before goods clear customs.
How much plant extracts & guar gum does South Korea import?
South Korea imported US$318M of plant extracts & guar gum (HS 1302) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export plant extracts & guar gum to South Korea?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$970K of plant extracts & guar gum to South Korea in 2025, 0.3% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in South Korea for plant extracts & guar gum?
India leads: US$50.9M against Pakistan's US$970K in 2025, a gap of US$49.9M.
How can I start exporting plant extracts & guar gum to South Korea?
Confirm your HS code, check South Korea's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with South Korea as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the South Korea Global Trade profile explain the next steps.