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SME Exports Hit Record High In Q3
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
SME exports from South Korea reached a record high of $33.4 billion in Q3 2026, driven by strong growth in cosmetics and semiconductors and diversification of export markets with the US overtaking China as the largest destination. Online non-face-to-face export channels also expanded rapidly, particularly for cosmetics products.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Other, and 15 sources have reported it between 1 Sep 2026 and 2 Nov 2026.
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South Korean SMEs have new export opportunities in North America and Latin America, especially if you sell cosmetics or semiconductors. Focus now on expanding into online sales channels and getting overseas certifications to access these growing markets quickly.
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15 sources · first reported 1 Sep 2026 · latest 2 Nov 2026
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