Live trees, plants and cut flowers: South Korea exports to China
HS chapter 06 · 살아 있는 수목과 그 밖의 식물, 인경(鱗莖)ㆍ뿌리와 이와 유사한 물품, 절화(切花)와 장식용 잎 · latest month: October 2026
South Korea recorded no exports of live trees, plants and cut flowers (HS 06) to China in October 2026 (after $5,100 in September 2026).
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of live trees, plants and cut flowers (HS 06) to China totalled $303,116, down 71.6% from the 12 months before ($1.1 million).
China took 6.9% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 4th of 34 destinations (3rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to China over the same period.
Imports from China in October 2026 were $7.6 million (up 40.6% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $7.6 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $7.6M | 7,937 t |
| September 2026 | $5,100 | -66.9% | 2.1 t | $2.43 | $6.9M | 7,500 t |
| August 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $5.4M | 8,079 t |
| July 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $4.0M | 4,380 t |
| June 2026 | $105 | – | 24 kg | $4.38 | $5.4M | 5,443 t |
| May 2026 | $37K | -66.9% | 44.2 t | $0.84 | $6.1M | 5,583 t |
| April 2026 | $77K | -30.4% | 64.8 t | $1.19 | $9.7M | 6,978 t |
| March 2026 | $81K | -19.3% | 107 t | $0.76 | $6.8M | 7,047 t |
| February 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $5.2M | 4,453 t |
| January 2026 | $103K | -49.7% | 154 t | $0.67 | $8.3M | 8,771 t |
| December 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $9.0M | 9,646 t |
| November 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $7.0M | 7,901 t |
| October 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $5.4M | 6,230 t |
| September 2025 | $15K | – | 4.8 t | $3.19 | $7.9M | 10,351 t |
| August 2025 | $2,593 | – | 810 kg | $3.20 | $4.8M | 5,945 t |
| July 2025 | $2,587 | -91.9% | 710 kg | $3.64 | $3.7M | 4,778 t |
| June 2025 | $2,026 | – | 403 kg | $5.03 | $4.7M | 5,200 t |
| May 2025 | $112K | +370.6% | 1.5 t | $74.39 | $6.0M | 5,390 t |
| April 2025 | $111K | +33.4% | 1.3 t | $84.90 | $8.3M | 6,968 t |
| March 2025 | $100K | +76.0% | 34.3 t | $2.92 | $5.6M | 5,475 t |
| February 2025 | $105K | +934.8% | 163 t | $0.64 | $4.6M | 5,147 t |
| January 2025 | $205K | – | 99.7 t | $2.05 | $6.5M | 5,468 t |
| December 2024 | $190K | +62.3% | 111 t | $1.71 | $8.4M | 10,513 t |
| November 2024 | $222K | – | 1.2 t | $185.55 | $6.9M | 8,383 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 China
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0602 | Other live plants, cuttings and slips, etc. | $298K | 98.4% | -71.6% | $0 |
| 0603 | Cut flowers and flower buds, etc. | $4,752 | 1.6% | – | $0 |
See also: Live trees, plants and cut flowers to all countries · all exports to China