South Korea cosmetics exports: July 2025
Monthly report, generated from Korea Customs Service statistics
In July 2025, South Korea exported $979.9 million of cosmetics, up 4.2% from June 2025 and up 17.9% from July 2024.
The three largest destinations were the United States ($210.5 million, 21.5%), China ($142.5 million, 14.5%), Japan ($88.7 million, 9.1%).
Compared with July 2024, the largest increases in export value by destination were the United States (+$36.2 million), Poland (+$14.1 million), Japan (+$9.9 million).
The largest decreases by destination were China (-$23.8 million), Vietnam (-$2.0 million), Singapore (-$1.4 million).
Within the top 10 destinations, Poland moved from 14th to 8th, Russia moved from 6th to 5th, Vietnam moved from 5th to 6th compared with July 2024.
Top destinations
| Rank | Country | Exports | Share | vs June 2025 | vs July 2024 | Rank a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $210.5M | 21.5% | +11.1% | +20.8% | 1 |
| 2 | China | $142.5M | 14.5% | -0.2% | -14.3% | 2 |
| 3 | Japan | $88.7M | 9.1% | -10.3% | +12.5% | 3 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | $46.1M | 4.7% | -21.7% | +0.5% | 4 |
| 5 | Russia | $43.9M | 4.5% | +25.7% | +21.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Vietnam | $41.9M | 4.3% | +50.2% | -4.5% | 5 |
| 7 | Taiwan | $32.4M | 3.3% | +17.0% | +13.7% | 7 |
| 8 | Poland | $26.6M | 2.7% | -21.1% | +113.1% | 14 |
| 9 | Thailand | $22.3M | 2.3% | +9.7% | +30.1% | 8 |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | $19.7M | 2.0% | -15.0% | +34.1% | 11 |
| 11 | United Kingdom | $18.0M | 1.8% | -15.4% | +19.3% | 9 |
| 12 | Australia | $16.8M | 1.7% | +15.4% | +54.6% | 17 |
| 13 | Malaysia | $15.9M | 1.6% | +18.4% | +23.4% | 13 |
| 14 | Indonesia | $15.4M | 1.6% | +18.9% | +7.0% | 12 |
| 15 | Netherlands | $15.3M | 1.6% | +48.8% | +38.2% | 15 |
Largest changes by destination
Change in export value compared with July 2024, ranked by dollar amount.
| Country | July 2025 | July 2024 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $210.5M | $174.3M | +$36.2M | +20.8% |
| Poland | $26.6M | $12.5M | +$14.1M | +113.1% |
| Japan | $88.7M | $78.8M | +$9.9M | +12.5% |
| Russia | $43.9M | $36.1M | +$7.8M | +21.6% |
| Estonia | $8.8M | $2.2M | +$6.6M | +298.1% |
Products
Six-digit codes counted in the cosmetics total.
Compared with July 2024, the largest increases in export value by product were Other beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (including sunscreen) (HS 3304.99) (+$104.8 million), Lip make-up preparations (HS 3304.10) (+$15.1 million), Liquid or cream skin-washing products (HS 3401.30) (+$13.0 million).
The largest decreases by product were Eye make-up preparations (HS 3304.20) (-$2.0 million), Shampoos (HS 3305.10) (-$830,604), Toilet soap, including medicated soap (HS 3401.11) (-$319,924).
Imports in July 2025 were $139.0 million (down 3.8% from July 2024), leaving a surplus of $840.8 million for the month.
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Percentages are left blank when the earlier month was under $10,000. Figures are as downloaded on 2026-11-13; the source can revise them later. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.