South Korea's cosmetics trade surplus surpassed $10 billion for the first time in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the industry. This figure represents a 13.5% increase from the previous year, reaching $10.1 billion. The nation first achieved a trade surplus in cosmetics in 2012 with $90 million, and this surplus has seen substantial growth over the years. AI
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RANK_REASON The cluster reports a significant economic milestone for a national industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]