Miscellaneous edible preparations: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 21 · 각종 조제 식료품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $143,178 of miscellaneous edible preparations (HS 21) to South Africa, up 69.4% from September 2026 and up 130.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of miscellaneous edible preparations (HS 21) to South Africa totalled $1.1 million, up 24.1% from the 12 months before ($888,215).
South Africa took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 45th of 179 destinations (50th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.08 per kg of net weight, compared with $21.36 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $19,693, leaving a surplus of $123,485 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $143K | +130.5% | 35.1 t | $4.08 | $20K | 380 kg |
| September 2026 | $84K | +56.6% | 19.4 t | $4.35 | $3,789 | 54 kg |
| August 2026 | $75K | -13.1% | 7.1 t | $10.59 | $907 | 21 kg |
| July 2026 | $157K | +53.2% | 44.8 t | $3.49 | $575 | 8 kg |
| June 2026 | $88K | +39.1% | 19.6 t | $4.50 | $1,448 | 15 kg |
| May 2026 | $18K | -74.8% | 3.5 t | $5.22 | $27K | 488 kg |
| April 2026 | $192K | +88.8% | 14.8 t | $12.97 | $2,015 | 21 kg |
| March 2026 | $28K | -80.8% | 14.3 t | $1.94 | $14K | 315 kg |
| February 2026 | $34K | +49.3% | 1.7 t | $20.06 | $8,455 | 336 kg |
| January 2026 | $81K | -21.3% | 9.4 t | $8.63 | $24K | 451 kg |
| December 2025 | $155K | +616.9% | 15.1 t | $10.27 | $5,703 | 131 kg |
| November 2025 | $47K | -14.9% | 12.6 t | $3.72 | $5,294 | 53 kg |
| October 2025 | $62K | +54.4% | 2.9 t | $21.36 | $453 | 14 kg |
| September 2025 | $54K | -23.4% | 9.7 t | $5.56 | $1,993 | 59 kg |
| August 2025 | $86K | +68.8% | 14.4 t | $6.01 | $2,417 | 17 kg |
| July 2025 | $102K | +11.6% | 18.4 t | $5.55 | $6,053 | 176 kg |
| June 2025 | $63K | -13.0% | 15.4 t | $4.12 | $16K | 347 kg |
| May 2025 | $72K | +84.6% | 6.6 t | $10.78 | $6,515 | 127 kg |
| April 2025 | $102K | +9.6% | 15.4 t | $6.63 | $3,416 | 34 kg |
| March 2025 | $145K | +85.2% | 30.2 t | $4.79 | $4,290 | 46 kg |
| February 2025 | $23K | – | 5.4 t | $4.22 | $4,559 | 57 kg |
| January 2025 | $103K | -49.7% | 9.4 t | $10.89 | $5,458 | 66 kg |
| December 2024 | $22K | -73.6% | 5.9 t | $3.69 | $3,132 | 54 kg |
| November 2024 | $55K | -78.3% | 8.3 t | $6.66 | $3,226 | 41 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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2106 | Other food preparations (including food supplements) | $439K | 39.8% | +16.2% | $15K |
| 2101 | Coffee and tea extracts and preparations (including instant coffee) | $314K | 28.4% | +1,344% | $85K |
| 2103 | Sauces, condiments and seasonings | $301K | 27.3% | -29.3% | $40K |
| 2105 | Ice cream and other edible ice | $37K | 3.3% | -31.9% | $0 |
| 2104 | Soups and broths and preparations therefor, etc. | $12K | 1.1% | – | $3,632 |
See also: Miscellaneous edible preparations to all countries · all exports to South Africa