Molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar: South Korea exports and imports
HS 1703 · 당밀(糖蜜)[당류(糖類)를 추출하거나 정제할 때 생긴 것으로 한정한다] · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $289 of molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar (HS 1703). The figures for September 2026 ($0) and October 2025 ($0) are too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of molasses resulting from the extraction or refining of sugar (HS 1703) totalled $139,406, up 19.1% from the 12 months before ($117,055).
The largest destination over the 12 months to October 2026 was Bangladesh ($66,000, 47.3% of the total), followed by Italy and the United States.
That was 0.0% of South Korea's exports under HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery) over the same 12 months.
Imports in October 2026 were $6.3 million (down 0.4% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $6.3 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Subheadings under HS 1703
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1703.10 | Cane molasses | $65K | 46.5% | -14.3% | $289 |
| 1703.10.1000 | For use in manufacturing spirits | $0 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 1703.10.9000 | Other | $65K | 100.0% | -14.3% | $289 |
| 1703.90 | Other | $75K | 53.5% | +80.0% | $0 |
| 1703.90.1000 | For use in manufacturing spirits | $0 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 1703.90.9000 | Other | $75K | 100.0% | +80.0% | $0 |
Six-digit codes are international; the indented ten-digit codes are South Korea's own subdivision. These rows are world totals; "Share" is the share of the row above.
Top destinations
Export value over the 12 months to October 2026. 11 countries received this product from South Korea in the last 24 months.
| Rank | Country | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | Rank before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | $66K | 47.3% | +69.2% | 2 | $0 |
| 2 | Italy | $64K | 45.9% | -15.3% | 1 | $0 |
| 3 | United States | $8,192 | 5.9% | – | – | $0 |
| 4 | Russia | $744 | 0.5% | – | – | $289 |
| 5 | Japan | $362 | 0.3% | – | – | $0 |
| 6 | Hong Kong | $51 | 0.0% | – | – | $0 |
| 7 | Peru | $7 | 0.0% | – | – | $0 |
| – | Australia | $0 | 0.0% | – | 4 | $0 |
| – | Philippines | $0 | 0.0% | – | 6 | $0 |
| – | Singapore | $0 | 0.0% | – | 5 | $0 |
| – | Vietnam | $0 | 0.0% | – | 3 | $0 |
Countries are linked when exports of this product to them reached $5,000,000 over 24 months.
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $289 | – | 201 kg | $1.44 | $6.3M | 31,529 t |
| September 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $7.7M | 40,224 t |
| August 2026 | $28K | +81.0% | 3.1 t | $9.19 | $6.2M | 31,100 t |
| July 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $3.1M | 16,576 t |
| June 2026 | $23K | – | 2.1 t | $10.52 | $6.6M | 34,810 t |
| May 2026 | $121 | -99.4% | 105 kg | $1.15 | $5.7M | 34,635 t |
| April 2026 | $20K | – | 296 kg | $68.85 | $5.3M | 33,629 t |
| March 2026 | $26K | – | 5.6 t | $4.68 | $5.7M | 39,356 t |
| February 2026 | $18K | -8.5% | 170 kg | $105.00 | $2.7M | 19,552 t |
| January 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $7.8M | 54,842 t |
| December 2025 | $24K | +112.2% | 3.2 t | $7.34 | $4.0M | 25,586 t |
| November 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $5.8M | 34,596 t |
| October 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $6.3M | 37,395 t |
| September 2025 | $12K | +12.7% | 2.0 t | $6.00 | $6.3M | 35,402 t |
| August 2025 | $16K | – | 150 kg | $105.00 | $2.9M | 15,348 t |
| July 2025 | $10K | – | 100 kg | $105.00 | $9.8M | 50,553 t |
| June 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $6.0M | 29,623 t |
| May 2025 | $22K | +103.4% | 2.1 t | $10.19 | $5.1M | 26,719 t |
| April 2025 | $4,498 | – | 200 kg | $22.49 | $4.8M | 25,427 t |
| March 2025 | $62 | – | 2 kg | $31.00 | $7.6M | 38,580 t |
| February 2025 | $20K | -0.8% | 2.1 t | $9.29 | $7.5M | 37,545 t |
| January 2025 | $22K | – | 210 kg | $105.00 | $4.6M | 22,447 t |
| December 2024 | $11K | – | 2.7 t | $4.17 | $6.6M | 29,554 t |
| November 2024 | $17 | – | 1 kg | $17.00 | $9.7M | 41,626 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.