USTrend Signal
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mentions (7d)
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May 24, 2026
first seen
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Context & Analysis
This trend "South Korea overtakes US to become world's second-largest cosmetics exporter" was detected in the Beauty & Cosmetics category with a score of 86/100. This trend is in its emergence phase and gradually gaining visibility.
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Source excerpts
! Kai Trump, granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, examines South Korean cosmetics at the Olive Young powder room inside the “House of CJ” cultural showcase during a CJ-sponsored PGA Tour event at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 1, 2025. (Courtesy of CJ Group) 2 2026-05-24 15:28:24 Beauty & Cosmetics South Korea has overtaken the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter as the growing popularity of K-beauty products in the global market is fueling overseas...
— kedglobal.com
What sources say
"South Korea's cosmetics trade surplus reached a record as K-beauty demand helped it surpass the US to become the world's No. 2 cosmetics exporter."
"As K-beauty gains popularity, South Korea's domestic cosmetic exports last year surpassed the United States to rank second globally."
"South Korea surpassed the United States in cosmetics exports for the first time in 2025, as global demand for K-beauty products drove overseas sales to a..."