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Busan cosmetics exports rise 148.6% to $300 million through September
Busan's cosmetics exports reached $300 million from January to September 2026, up 148.6% from the same months in 2025.
The figures were analyzed by Busan Techno Park using Korea International Trade Association data.
Sales markets include the United States, China, Vietnam and Canada, showing that exports reach several countries.
Busan city and Busan Techno Park are expanding support for local cosmetics businesses, from developing products to finding overseas buyers and promoting brands.
A digital marketing program supports 15 local beauty companies by helping them make video content for online ads, social media and retail channels.
The support is intended to help local brands build their competitiveness and reach more consumers at home and abroad.
Busan’s cosmetics exports reached $300.239 million in the first nine months of the year, up 148.6% from the same period last year.
The figures were reported by Busan Techno Park based on Korea International Trade Association statistics.
Major export markets included the United States, China, Vietnam and Canada.
Busan City and Busan Techno Park are expanding support for local companies, from product development to overseas sales and brand marketing.
Busan Techno Park is helping 15 local beauty companies produce digital marketing content.
- Who
- Busan’s cosmetics industry, with export figures analyzed by Busan Techno Park.
- What
- Cosmetics exports reached $300.239 million, rising 148.6% year on year.
- When
- January through September this year.
- Where
- Busan, South Korea.
- Why
- The increase was attributed to growth in the global K-beauty market.
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Busan’s cosmetics exports totaled $300.239 million, up 148.6% from the same period last year.
Yonhap reported the export figures, citing a Busan Techno Park analysis of trade statistics.
- Export value
- $300.239 million
- Year-on-year increase
- 148.6%
- Comparison period
- January–September last year: $120.788 million
- Major markets
- United States, China, Vietnam and Canada
- Digital marketing support
- 15 local beauty companies