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TiO2 supplier for South Korea

South Korea has the shortest delivery time from China — 3–5 days FOB Qingdao to Busan — supporting just-in-time supply for automotive and electronics.

Market size
~85,000 t/year
Lead time
3–5 days ocean transit (shortest in our network)
Main ports
Busan, Incheon, Gwangyang

Market context

South Korea consumes approximately 85,000 t TiO2 annually. Hyundai/Kia automotive paint demand, Samsung/LG electronics components, and K-beauty cosmetics nano TiO2 dominate the application mix. The market is mature and tightly qualified.

Buyer profile

Major buyers include Korean paint companies (KCC, Noroo), automotive Tier-1 suppliers, cosmetic ingredient distributors, and electronics component manufacturers.

Logistics

Busan is Asia's largest port — 3–5 day transit from Qingdao with daily sailings. JIT supply is practical for Korean buyers. Incheon serves Seoul metropolitan industrial demand.

Regulations & import

Import duty 6.5% (KORUS reduced for some categories). VAT 10%. K-REACH compliance for chemical substances; we provide documentation.

Payment terms

TT terms standard for Korean buyers — established and reliable counterparties.

Common questions — South Korea

Can SEMITI NANO-30 be used in K-beauty sunscreens?+
Yes — SEMITI NANO-30 meets Korean MFDS cosmetic ingredient standards for sunscreen use. Many K-beauty brands have validated SEMITI NANO-30 as a Kobo TTO-S-3 alternative.

Request quote for delivery to South Korea

We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.