Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics: South Korea exports to Ireland
HS chapter 33 · 정유(essential oil)와 레지노이드(resinoid), 조제향료와 화장품ㆍ화장용품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $838,933 of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Ireland, down 44.2% from September 2026 and up 68.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Ireland totalled $9.6 million, down 16.7% from the 12 months before ($11.5 million).
Ireland took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 64th of 208 destinations (54th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.5% of South Korea's goods exports to Ireland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $35.81 per kg of net weight, compared with $37.68 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ireland in October 2026 were $1.3 million (up 17.2% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $435,506 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $839K | +68.5% | 23.4 t | $35.81 | $1.3M | 45.9 t |
| September 2026 | $1.5M | +64.0% | 56.4 t | $26.64 | $1.6M | 42.5 t |
| August 2026 | $445K | -24.2% | 16.7 t | $26.60 | $1.9M | 64.8 t |
| July 2026 | $1.1M | +47.8% | 36.2 t | $31.72 | $1.7M | 17.1 t |
| June 2026 | $980K | -48.9% | 33.3 t | $29.39 | $2.0M | 82.0 t |
| May 2026 | $727K | -53.0% | 32.2 t | $22.57 | $1.4M | 42.7 t |
| April 2026 | $1.1M | +38.1% | 39.5 t | $26.92 | $103K | 764 kg |
| March 2026 | $793K | -16.3% | 20.0 t | $39.64 | $894K | 21.0 t |
| February 2026 | $370K | +2.3% | 15.0 t | $24.61 | $409K | 1.4 t |
| January 2026 | $629K | -40.6% | 22.6 t | $27.91 | $369K | 7.7 t |
| December 2025 | $780K | +24.0% | 22.7 t | $34.35 | $1.3M | 31.8 t |
| November 2025 | $348K | -77.4% | 12.6 t | $27.54 | $619K | 29.9 t |
| October 2025 | $498K | +2.3% | 13.2 t | $37.68 | $1.1M | 50.8 t |
| September 2025 | $917K | +77.6% | 26.4 t | $34.68 | $788K | 30.1 t |
| August 2025 | $587K | +10.3% | 16.5 t | $35.48 | $1.4M | 26.2 t |
| July 2025 | $777K | +47.1% | 22.6 t | $34.33 | $903K | 42.0 t |
| June 2025 | $1.9M | +20.9% | 45.3 t | $42.26 | $1.6M | 60.3 t |
| May 2025 | $1.5M | +168.9% | 60.3 t | $25.65 | $1.6M | 39.8 t |
| April 2025 | $770K | +18.9% | 21.0 t | $36.61 | $837K | 14.5 t |
| March 2025 | $948K | +93.3% | 27.8 t | $34.04 | $1.1M | 35.2 t |
| February 2025 | $361K | +14.7% | 21.8 t | $16.57 | $843K | 22.9 t |
| January 2025 | $1.1M | +95.3% | 38.3 t | $27.70 | $712K | 18.8 t |
| December 2024 | $629K | +148.2% | 14.1 t | $44.75 | $1.5M | 54.0 t |
| November 2024 | $1.5M | +464.6% | 44.6 t | $34.48 | $687K | 34.1 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 Ireland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $9.4M | 98.0% | -17.5% | $833K |
| 3307 | Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletry preparations | $134K | 1.4% | +77.3% | $5,306 |
| 3305 | Hair preparations | $59K | 0.6% | +58.5% | $828 |
| 3306 | Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, etc. | $460 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $140 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics to all countries · all exports to Ireland