South Korea exports to Macao
마카오 · latest month: October 2026
Exports, October 2026
$1.8M
+44.1% vs previous month
vs same month a year earlier
+68.2%
export value
Exports, last 12 months
$18.6M
+36.2% vs 12 months before
Rank among destinations
154
of 239, last 12 months
Imports, last 12 months
$5.8M
balance $12.8M
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.8 million of goods to Macao, up 44.1% from September 2026 and up 68.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of goods to Macao totalled $18.6 million, up 36.2% from the 12 months before ($13.6 million).
Macao ranked 154th of 239 destinations for Korean goods over the 12 months to October 2026, up from 164th in the 12 months before.
The largest chapter was leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42), with $4.3 million or 23.3% of exports to Macao.
Imports from Macao in October 2026 were $2.8 million (up 1,475% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $1.0 million for the month.
Last 24 months
What South Korea exports to Macao: chapters
Export value by HS chapter over the 12 months to October 2026; the largest 25 of 71.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Leather articles, handbags and travel goods | $4.3M | 23.3% | +96.6% | $248K |
| 33 | Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics | $1.8M | 9.5% | +48.0% | $194K |
| 87 | Vehicles, parts and accessories | $1.3M | 7.1% | -21.4% | $130K |
| 61 | Clothing, knitted or crocheted | $1.2M | 6.6% | +88.0% | $122K |
| 74 | Copper and articles thereof | $1.2M | 6.6% | +2.9% | $223K |
| 84 | Machinery, boilers and computers | $1.1M | 6.1% | +301.3% | $15K |
| 95 | Toys, games and sports equipment | $923K | 5.0% | +81.0% | $10K |
| 62 | Clothing, not knitted or crocheted | $749K | 4.0% | +86.4% | $76K |
| 30 | Pharmaceutical products | $664K | 3.6% | +62.2% | $109K |
| 71 | Pearls, precious stones and precious metals | $577K | 3.1% | +60.9% | $153K |
| 21 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $540K | 2.9% | +12.6% | $50K |
| 85 | Electrical machinery and electronics | $534K | 2.9% | -19.1% | $126K |
| 19 | Preparations of cereals, flour or milk, and bakery products | $489K | 2.6% | +0.2% | $54K |
| 91 | Clocks and watches | $458K | 2.5% | +249.6% | $783 |
| 22 | Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $311K | 1.7% | +12.4% | $14K |
| 56 | Wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage | $294K | 1.6% | +68.0% | $5,673 |
| 90 | Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $293K | 1.6% | -53.0% | $46K |
| 34 | Soap, washing preparations and waxes | $215K | 1.2% | +212.7% | $59K |
| 20 | Preparations of vegetables, fruit or nuts | $188K | 1.0% | +256.7% | $19K |
| 48 | Paper and paperboard | $165K | 0.9% | -13.5% | $17K |
| 94 | Furniture, bedding and lighting | $132K | 0.7% | +784.1% | $1,748 |
| 39 | Plastics and articles thereof | $126K | 0.7% | +44.7% | $16K |
| 60 | Knitted or crocheted fabrics | $92K | 0.5% | – | $2,108 |
| 83 | Miscellaneous articles of base metal | $87K | 0.5% | +48.2% | $11K |
| 17 | Sugars and sugar confectionery | $76K | 0.4% | -44.8% | $11K |
Largest 4-digit headings
The 30 largest of 272 headings exported to Macao in the same 12 months.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $4.3M | 23.1% | +96.8% | $242K |
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $1.5M | 7.9% | +102.4% | $120K |
| 7411 | Copper tubes and pipes | $1.2M | 6.6% | +2.8% | $223K |
| 8708 | Parts and accessories of motor vehicles | $883K | 4.8% | +60.0% | $107K |
| 8413 | Pumps for liquids | $838K | 4.5% | +4,422% | $687 |
| 6109 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted | $682K | 3.7% | +42.6% | $46K |
| 3004 | Medicaments, in measured doses or retail packs | $604K | 3.3% | +65.4% | $109K |
| 9504 | Video game consoles, arcade games and table games | $594K | 3.2% | +795.2% | $0 |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $565K | 3.0% | +68.8% | $153K |
| 2106 | Other food preparations (including food supplements) | $387K | 2.1% | +49.3% | $44K |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | $304K | 1.6% | -69.2% | $23K |
| 2202 | Soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages | $291K | 1.6% | +7.5% | $14K |
| 5601 | Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, etc. | $283K | 1.5% | +128.2% | $4 |
| 9102 | Other wrist-watches and pocket-watches | $261K | 1.4% | +99.4% | $0 |
| 6110 | Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, etc. | $253K | 1.4% | +140.2% | $59K |
| 3307 | Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletry preparations | $239K | 1.3% | -35.1% | $73K |
| 6204 | Women's or girls' suits, dresses, skirts and trousers, not knitted | $238K | 1.3% | +73.6% | $31K |
| 3401 | Soap and skin-washing preparations | $214K | 1.2% | +232.1% | $59K |
| 9101 | Watches with precious metal cases | $196K | 1.1% | – | $0 |
| 2008 | Prepared fruit, nuts and other plant parts (including seasoned laver) | $186K | 1.0% | +269.8% | $19K |
| 9503 | Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys, etc. | $173K | 0.9% | -47.2% | $4,139 |
| 1905 | Bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits | $170K | 0.9% | -12.5% | $15K |
| 1901 | Malt extract and food preparations of flour, starch or milk | $152K | 0.8% | +25.0% | $19K |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $146K | 0.8% | -58.6% | $220 |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $144K | 0.8% | – | $44K |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $138K | 0.7% | -23.0% | $6,251 |
| 2103 | Sauces, condiments and seasonings | $134K | 0.7% | -34.9% | $6,658 |
| 6114 | Other garments, knitted or crocheted | $134K | 0.7% | +518.7% | $6,158 |
| 1902 | Pasta and noodles (including instant noodles) | $133K | 0.7% | -6.4% | $16K |
| 8704 | Motor vehicles for the transport of goods | $123K | 0.7% | -7.0% | $0 |
A chapter is linked when exports to Macao reached $1,000,000 over 24 months, a heading when they reached $5,000,000. "Share" is the share of all exports to Macao.
Featured industry: cosmetics exports to Macao, by 6-digit product.
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.8M | +68.2% | 76.6 t | $23.29 | $2.8M | 71.6 t |
| September 2026 | $1.2M | -26.5% | 64.1 t | $19.30 | $196K | 82.0 t |
| August 2026 | $2.3M | +53.0% | 102 t | $22.41 | $165K | 90.5 t |
| July 2026 | $1.5M | +14.2% | 75.6 t | $19.50 | $434K | 86.2 t |
| June 2026 | $1.3M | +107.1% | 61.6 t | $21.87 | $272K | 58.6 t |
| May 2026 | $1.3M | -16.5% | 124 t | $10.77 | $228K | 50.8 t |
| April 2026 | $1.8M | +34.6% | 79.4 t | $22.28 | $221K | 72.9 t |
| March 2026 | $2.4M | +305.5% | 70.2 t | $34.63 | $597K | 88.3 t |
| February 2026 | $1.1M | +46.9% | 52.0 t | $21.91 | $173K | 91.8 t |
| January 2026 | $1.8M | +103.3% | 94.7 t | $18.62 | $275K | 50.1 t |
| December 2025 | $1.5M | +8.7% | 63.0 t | $23.16 | $327K | 72.5 t |
| November 2025 | $571K | -41.0% | 29.0 t | $19.72 | $66K | 42.9 t |
| October 2025 | $1.1M | +34.9% | 81.5 t | $13.02 | $179K | 79.1 t |
| September 2025 | $1.7M | +13.4% | 72.2 t | $23.34 | $140K | 73.6 t |
| August 2025 | $1.5M | +41.2% | 92.5 t | $16.09 | $222K | 78.1 t |
| July 2025 | $1.3M | +18.3% | 93.1 t | $13.87 | $156K | 77.5 t |
| June 2025 | $651K | +16.8% | 24.2 t | $26.93 | $304K | 60.1 t |
| May 2025 | $1.6M | +72.8% | 142 t | $11.29 | $125K | 23.0 t |
| April 2025 | $1.3M | +95.4% | 187 t | $7.02 | $175K | 52.2 t |
| March 2025 | $599K | -64.9% | 30.6 t | $19.60 | $236K | 21.1 t |
| February 2025 | $776K | -13.6% | 87.1 t | $8.90 | $93K | 35.2 t |
| January 2025 | $867K | -52.1% | 76.0 t | $11.41 | $93K | 16.1 t |
| December 2024 | $1.3M | -44.0% | 106 t | $12.69 | $424K | 133 t |
| November 2024 | $967K | -34.0% | 86.6 t | $11.17 | $171K | 12.9 t |
Exports FOB, imports CIF, US dollars. Weight is net weight. "vs year earlier" compares export value with the same month one year before and is left blank when that month was under $10,000. Source: Korea Customs Service, via data.go.kr.