How do you export chemical products?
Global Export Strategy for Specialty Chemicals, Basic Chemicals, and Plastic Raw Materials
Market Overview
The global chemical industry is a massive market worth approximately $4 trillion. South Korea is competitive in the petrochemical and specialty chemical sectors, and advanced chemical fields such as semiconductor/display materials are experiencing growth.
Key Export Markets
China (the largest market), the United States, the EU, Japan, and Southeast Asia are key markets. It is essential to verify the chemical substance registration/regulations in each country.
Essential Regulations/Certifications
K-REACH (South Korea), EU REACH (EU Registration Required), TSCA (United States), Chemical Substances Control Act, GHS (Classification/Labeling), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and more.
Buyer Types
These include chemical manufacturers (raw material procurement), trading companies, electronics/automotive manufacturers, and pharmaceutical/cosmetics companies.
Key Exhibitions
K (Germany, October - Plastics), CHINACOAT (China, November - Coatings), in-cosmetics (Europe - Cosmetic Ingredients), CPHI (Europe - Pharmaceutical Ingredients) are representative examples.
Buyer Type
Chemical Manufacturer
Manufacturing companies that use chemical products as raw materials
Chemical trading company
Specialized Chemical Products Trader
Electronics/Automotive Manufacturers
Companies purchasing semiconductor, display, and battery materials
Mandatory Certification
Major Exhibitions
| common.tableHeaders.tradeShowName | common.tableHeaders.location | common.tableHeaders.period |
|---|---|---|
| K (Plastic) | Düsseldorf, Germany | October (every 3 years) |
| CHINACOAT | China (Change City) | November |
| CPHI Worldwide | Europe (Change City) | October |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is EU REACH registration mandatory?
A. Chemicals exported to the EU in quantities exceeding 1 ton per year must be registered under REACH. Exporting without registration will result in customs rejection. Since this process can be costly and time-consuming, advance preparation is crucial.
Q. What are the regulations for transporting hazardous materials?
A. Dangerous goods require packaging, labeling, and documentation in accordance with IMDG (Maritime) and IATA DGR (Aviation) regulations. It is safer to transport them through a specialized forwarder for dangerous goods.