Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics: South Korea exports to Argentina
HS chapter 33 · 정유(essential oil)와 레지노이드(resinoid), 조제향료와 화장품ㆍ화장용품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.3 million of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Argentina, down 30.6% from September 2026 and up 145.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Argentina totalled $23.2 million, up 208.9% from the 12 months before ($7.5 million).
Argentina took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 51st of 208 destinations (62nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 4.7% of South Korea's goods exports to Argentina over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $46.82 per kg of net weight, compared with $48.44 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Argentina in October 2026 were $32,757 (up 34.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.3 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.3M | +145.5% | 27.8 t | $46.82 | $33K | 998 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.9M | +287.0% | 35.5 t | $52.91 | $76 | 1 kg |
| August 2026 | $1.8M | +104.4% | 43.6 t | $42.16 | $31K | 566 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.1M | +137.3% | 83.9 t | $37.30 | $41K | 1.3 t |
| June 2026 | $2.2M | +25.2% | 55.2 t | $38.99 | $15K | 115 kg |
| May 2026 | $3.4M | +450.0% | 83.4 t | $40.55 | $13K | 542 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.1M | +326.7% | 55.3 t | $37.62 | $1,079 | 11 kg |
| March 2026 | $1.1M | +300.6% | 27.8 t | $39.45 | $5,952 | 52 kg |
| February 2026 | $773K | +262.0% | 19.3 t | $40.01 | $151 | 1 kg |
| January 2026 | $1.4M | +431.1% | 32.2 t | $44.35 | $14K | 234 kg |
| December 2025 | $3.4M | +941.2% | 83.4 t | $41.14 | $25K | 573 kg |
| November 2025 | $680K | +88.9% | 14.5 t | $46.95 | $2,164 | 55 kg |
| October 2025 | $531K | +56.5% | 11.0 t | $48.44 | $24K | 900 kg |
| September 2025 | $485K | +60.3% | 8.2 t | $58.81 | $4,775 | 102 kg |
| August 2025 | $899K | +349.4% | 21.8 t | $41.17 | $15K | 435 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.3M | +267.7% | 24.4 t | $54.12 | $5,457 | 53 kg |
| June 2025 | $1.7M | +1,418% | 36.9 t | $46.65 | $6,202 | 362 kg |
| May 2025 | $614K | +205.6% | 11.3 t | $54.16 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $487K | +300.0% | 12.2 t | $39.80 | $5,494 | 51 kg |
| March 2025 | $274K | +134.8% | 6.3 t | $43.60 | $5,608 | 380 kg |
| February 2025 | $214K | -6.6% | 3.7 t | $57.86 | $4,934 | 30 kg |
| January 2025 | $269K | +30.5% | 5.0 t | $54.28 | $47 | 1 kg |
| December 2024 | $330K | +1,218% | 9.5 t | $34.81 | $9,251 | 541 kg |
| November 2024 | $360K | +332.8% | 5.8 t | $62.23 | $125 | 5 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 Argentina
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $22.3M | 96.0% | +209.7% | $1.2M |
| 3307 | Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletry preparations | $445K | 1.9% | +99.8% | $48K |
| 3305 | Hair preparations | $385K | 1.7% | +372.9% | $33K |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $68K | 0.3% | – | $4,482 |
| 3302 | Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more, etc. | $14K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 3306 | Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, etc. | $2,534 | 0.0% | -77.2% | $200 |
See also: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics to all countries · all exports to Argentina