Live animals: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 01 · 살아 있는 동물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $86,081 of live animals (HS 01) to Japan, up 24.9% from September 2026 and down 7.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of live animals (HS 01) to Japan totalled $1.1 million, up 23.8% from the 12 months before ($890,810).
Japan took 13.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 62 destinations (2nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $286.94 per kg of net weight, compared with $340.36 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $335,215 (down 15.1% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $249,134 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $86K | -7.0% | 300 kg | $286.94 | $335K | 1.4 t |
| September 2026 | $69K | -42.4% | 258 kg | $267.13 | $222K | 986 kg |
| August 2026 | $39K | -56.0% | 201 kg | $194.00 | $249K | 912 kg |
| July 2026 | $141K | +419.4% | 1.4 t | $102.44 | $280K | 1.2 t |
| June 2026 | $62K | -11.5% | 1.8 t | $34.38 | $263K | 1.0 t |
| May 2026 | $359K | +469.2% | 3.9 t | $91.19 | $242K | 801 kg |
| April 2026 | $29K | -82.9% | 67 kg | $435.54 | $315K | 930 kg |
| March 2026 | $85K | -17.8% | 244 kg | $348.70 | $777K | 5.6 t |
| February 2026 | $19K | -14.9% | 165 kg | $114.00 | $256K | 833 kg |
| January 2026 | $68K | +78.8% | 289 kg | $236.47 | $275K | 1.2 t |
| December 2025 | $69K | +20.7% | 102 kg | $680.72 | $286K | 934 kg |
| November 2025 | $76K | +105.0% | 323 kg | $234.85 | $200K | 971 kg |
| October 2025 | $93K | +56.6% | 272 kg | $340.36 | $395K | 822 kg |
| September 2025 | $120K | +227.3% | 344 kg | $347.78 | $239K | 1.5 t |
| August 2025 | $89K | -10.0% | 290 kg | $305.62 | $272K | 1.4 t |
| July 2025 | $27K | -51.5% | 124 kg | $218.72 | $295K | 1.3 t |
| June 2025 | $70K | +40.2% | 273 kg | $258.10 | $221K | 901 kg |
| May 2025 | $63K | +5.8% | 305 kg | $206.75 | $305K | 1.5 t |
| April 2025 | $171K | +339.0% | 19.7 t | $8.68 | $302K | 1.2 t |
| March 2025 | $104K | +140.3% | 268 kg | $386.32 | $632K | 4.4 t |
| February 2025 | $22K | +20.4% | 267 kg | $82.80 | $194K | 987 kg |
| January 2025 | $38K | -49.2% | 206 kg | $185.50 | $138K | 790 kg |
| December 2024 | $58K | -2.0% | 297 kg | $193.61 | $140K | 796 kg |
| November 2024 | $37K | -39.3% | 235 kg | $157.49 | $205K | 1.0 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.
Largest headings exported to Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0106 | Other live animals | $720K | 65.3% | -7.3% | $86K |
| 0101 | Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies | $383K | 34.7% | +235.9% | $0 |
See also: Live animals to all countries · all exports to Japan