South Korea exports to the Seychelles
세이쉘 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.2 million of goods to the Seychelles, up 124.5% from September 2026 and up 34.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of goods to the Seychelles totalled $13.5 million, up 26.2% from the 12 months before ($10.7 million).
The Seychelles ranked 161st of 239 destinations for Korean goods over the 12 months to October 2026, up from 170th in the 12 months before.
The largest chapter was vehicles, parts and accessories (HS 87), with $4.1 million or 30.1% of exports to the Seychelles.
Imports from the Seychelles in October 2026 were $206,175 (down 50.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $950,000 for the month.
Last 24 months
What South Korea exports to the Seychelles: chapters
Export value by HS chapter over the 12 months to October 2026; the largest 25 of 33.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles, parts and accessories | $4.1M | 30.1% | -20.2% | $453K |
| 85 | Electrical machinery and electronics | $3.6M | 26.8% | +997.9% | $10K |
| 84 | Machinery, boilers and computers | $2.9M | 21.1% | +14.8% | $533K |
| 72 | Iron and steel | $1.0M | 7.6% | +5.3% | $25K |
| 56 | Wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage | $635K | 4.7% | – | $0 |
| 03 | Fish, crustaceans and other seafood | $481K | 3.6% | -63.2% | $0 |
| 19 | Preparations of cereals, flour or milk, and bakery products | $289K | 2.1% | +546.2% | $0 |
| 21 | Miscellaneous edible preparations | $196K | 1.4% | +12.8% | $50K |
| 27 | Mineral fuels, oils and their products | $152K | 1.1% | +131.1% | $49K |
| 95 | Toys, games and sports equipment | $49K | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 33 | Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics | $42K | 0.3% | -7.7% | $6,671 |
| 74 | Copper and articles thereof | $19K | 0.1% | – | $15K |
| 38 | Miscellaneous chemical products | $16K | 0.1% | -35.9% | $6,277 |
| 49 | Printed books, newspapers and pictures | $15K | 0.1% | +24.7% | $0 |
| 22 | Beverages, spirits and vinegar | $9,885 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 28 | Inorganic chemicals | $9,392 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 34 | Soap, washing preparations and waxes | $9,304 | 0.1% | – | $4,669 |
| 62 | Clothing, not knitted or crocheted | $7,486 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 90 | Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $4,871 | 0.0% | -89.4% | $4,036 |
| 61 | Clothing, knitted or crocheted | $2,410 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 63 | Other made-up textile articles | $2,160 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 96 | Miscellaneous manufactured articles | $899 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 70 | Glass and glassware | $381 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 39 | Plastics and articles thereof | $216 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 83 | Miscellaneous articles of base metal | $172 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
Largest 4-digit headings
The 30 largest of 79 headings exported to the Seychelles in the same 12 months.
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8502 | Electric generating sets and rotary converters | $3.5M | 26.0% | – | $0 |
| 8703 | Passenger cars | $3.0M | 22.4% | -20.9% | $453K |
| 8409 | Parts for internal combustion engines | $1.5M | 11.0% | +1.3% | $405K |
| 7210 | Flat-rolled iron or non-alloy steel, coated or plated | $1.0M | 7.6% | +5.3% | $25K |
| 8702 | Buses (motor vehicles for ten or more persons) | $814K | 6.0% | -14.2% | $0 |
| 8415 | Air conditioners | $741K | 5.5% | +21.7% | $101K |
| 5608 | Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope, etc. | $635K | 4.7% | – | $0 |
| 8431 | Parts for cranes, excavators and other heavy machinery | $507K | 3.8% | +65.5% | $26K |
| 0303 | Fish, frozen (excluding fillets) | $481K | 3.6% | -63.2% | $0 |
| 1902 | Pasta and noodles (including instant noodles) | $248K | 1.8% | +454.1% | $0 |
| 8704 | Motor vehicles for the transport of goods | $216K | 1.6% | -28.8% | $0 |
| 2103 | Sauces, condiments and seasonings | $196K | 1.4% | +12.9% | $50K |
| 2710 | Refined petroleum oils | $152K | 1.1% | +131.1% | $49K |
| 8408 | Diesel engines | $81K | 0.6% | +296.9% | $0 |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $67K | 0.5% | +12.2% | $326 |
| 9507 | Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle, etc. | $48K | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $42K | 0.3% | -7.3% | $6,619 |
| 1901 | Malt extract and food preparations of flour, starch or milk | $29K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 8503 | Parts for electric motors and generators | $19K | 0.1% | -92.9% | $0 |
| 7412 | Copper tube or pipe fittings, etc. | $17K | 0.1% | – | $15K |
| 3822 | Diagnostic and laboratory reagents (including test kits) | $16K | 0.1% | -35.9% | $6,277 |
| 4901 | Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, etc. | $15K | 0.1% | +24.7% | $0 |
| 8472 | Other office machines, etc. | $13K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 1905 | Bread, pastry, cakes and biscuits | $13K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8479 | Machines and mechanical appliances with individual functions | $12K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8540 | Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes, etc. | $11K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 2208 | Spirits and liqueurs (including soju) | $9,885 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 2847 | Hydrogen peroxide, whether or not solidified with urea | $9,392 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $7,009 | 0.1% | – | $6,999 |
| 8483 | Transmission shafts, gears, gear boxes and clutches | $6,745 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
A chapter is linked when exports to the Seychelles reached $1,000,000 over 24 months, a heading when they reached $5,000,000. "Share" is the share of all exports to the Seychelles.
Featured industry: cosmetics exports to the Seychelles, by 6-digit product.
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.2M | +34.6% | 143 t | $8.11 | $206K | 39.0 t |
| September 2026 | $515K | -40.1% | 147 t | $3.51 | $388K | 70.5 t |
| August 2026 | $448K | +37.3% | 48.6 t | $9.22 | $123K | 26.9 t |
| July 2026 | $1.1M | +72.7% | 264 t | $4.35 | $219K | 33.9 t |
| June 2026 | $1.5M | +187.1% | 555 t | $2.63 | $272K | 45.5 t |
| May 2026 | $352K | -57.4% | 156 t | $2.25 | $449K | 53.4 t |
| April 2026 | $939K | +17.1% | 162 t | $5.79 | $242K | 38.5 t |
| March 2026 | $527K | -53.6% | 160 t | $3.29 | $212K | 38.6 t |
| February 2026 | $1.3M | +4.8% | 201 t | $6.63 | $286K | 49.5 t |
| January 2026 | $3.8M | +2,233% | 314 t | $12.04 | $39K | 4.2 t |
| December 2025 | $556K | -59.1% | 68.8 t | $8.09 | $101K | 21.5 t |
| November 2025 | $1.3M | -32.8% | 191 t | $6.83 | $540K | 116 t |
| October 2025 | $859K | +6.6% | 159 t | $5.39 | $419K | 76.1 t |
| September 2025 | $860K | -22.8% | 226 t | $3.80 | $1.1M | 219 t |
| August 2025 | $326K | -74.3% | 133 t | $2.46 | $306K | 59.6 t |
| July 2025 | $666K | +10.0% | 200 t | $3.33 | $1.5M | 320 t |
| June 2025 | $509K | -29.3% | 88.8 t | $5.73 | $251K | 53.0 t |
| May 2025 | $825K | +5.0% | 58.0 t | $14.24 | $288K | 67.4 t |
| April 2025 | $802K | +114.6% | 95.1 t | $8.43 | $267K | 58.4 t |
| March 2025 | $1.1M | +9.7% | 259 t | $4.39 | $78K | 15.5 t |
| February 2025 | $1.3M | +79.0% | 91.6 t | $13.92 | $15K | 2.4 t |
| January 2025 | $162K | -23.3% | 85.1 t | $1.91 | $203K | 52.0 t |
| December 2024 | $1.4M | +253.9% | 222 t | $6.14 | $159K | 32.0 t |
| November 2024 | $1.9M | -16.2% | 729 t | $2.66 | $301K | 35.5 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.