Edible vegetables: South Korea exports to Hong Kong
HS chapter 07 · 식용의 채소ㆍ뿌리ㆍ괴경(塊莖) · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $288,548 of edible vegetables (HS 07) to Hong Kong, up 36.1% from September 2026 and up 32.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of edible vegetables (HS 07) to Hong Kong totalled $3.1 million, up 4.3% from the 12 months before ($3.0 million).
Hong Kong took 2.7% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 7th of 68 destinations (8th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Hong Kong over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.71 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.10 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Hong Kong in October 2026 were $18,502 (down 8.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $270,046 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $289K | +32.4% | 106 t | $2.71 | $19K | 632 kg |
| September 2026 | $212K | -36.2% | 83.9 t | $2.53 | $17K | 670 kg |
| August 2026 | $277K | +52.7% | 94.2 t | $2.94 | $15K | 600 kg |
| July 2026 | $277K | +38.3% | 109 t | $2.55 | $14K | 566 kg |
| June 2026 | $232K | +1.2% | 92.9 t | $2.50 | $13K | 507 kg |
| May 2026 | $190K | -32.9% | 74.3 t | $2.56 | $12K | 468 kg |
| April 2026 | $335K | +44.9% | 96.6 t | $3.47 | $13K | 587 kg |
| March 2026 | $180K | -14.0% | 74.2 t | $2.43 | $17K | 690 kg |
| February 2026 | $151K | -34.1% | 71.0 t | $2.13 | $14K | 578 kg |
| January 2026 | $326K | +53.5% | 105 t | $3.11 | $11K | 455 kg |
| December 2025 | $235K | -5.3% | 89.2 t | $2.63 | $28K | 610 kg |
| November 2025 | $425K | +0.3% | 104 t | $4.11 | $29K | 509 kg |
| October 2025 | $218K | -34.0% | 104 t | $2.10 | $20K | 575 kg |
| September 2025 | $332K | +31.6% | 84.1 t | $3.95 | $20K | 996 kg |
| August 2025 | $181K | -36.7% | 66.0 t | $2.75 | $12K | 567 kg |
| July 2025 | $200K | -42.4% | 83.6 t | $2.39 | $12K | 544 kg |
| June 2025 | $229K | -17.4% | 85.2 t | $2.69 | $11K | 475 kg |
| May 2025 | $284K | -15.1% | 76.8 t | $3.69 | $9,588 | 384 kg |
| April 2025 | $232K | -39.7% | 95.8 t | $2.42 | $8,647 | 387 kg |
| March 2025 | $209K | -48.5% | 84.7 t | $2.47 | $8,278 | 396 kg |
| February 2025 | $230K | -34.4% | 84.2 t | $2.73 | $5,950 | 278 kg |
| January 2025 | $212K | -44.9% | 84.0 t | $2.53 | $5,318 | 201 kg |
| December 2024 | $248K | -56.4% | 99.3 t | $2.49 | $9,514 | 181 kg |
| November 2024 | $424K | -22.2% | 141 t | $3.01 | $6,626 | 126 kg |
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 Hong Kong
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled | $1.9M | 60.5% | +1.3% | $230K |
| 0712 | Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, etc. | $560K | 17.9% | +33.8% | $2,439 |
| 0714 | Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, etc. | $223K | 7.1% | -38.3% | $3,584 |
| 0704 | Cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, etc. | $150K | 4.8% | +44.2% | $16K |
| 0702 | Tomatoes, fresh or chilled | $112K | 3.6% | +100.1% | $17K |
| 0703 | Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, etc. | $73K | 2.3% | +59.1% | $7,769 |
| 0706 | Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, etc. | $57K | 1.8% | +49.6% | $5,811 |
| 0705 | Lettuce and chicory fresh or chilled, etc. | $27K | 0.9% | -50.2% | $1,587 |
| 0710 | Vegetables, frozen, etc. | $16K | 0.5% | +59.1% | $4,390 |
| 0707 | Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled | $13K | 0.4% | -65.7% | $777 |
| 0701 | Potatoes, fresh or chilled | $5,787 | 0.2% | – | $61 |
| 0711 | Vegetables provisionally preserved, etc. | $44 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 0713 | Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split | $1 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Edible vegetables to all countries · all exports to Hong Kong