Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics: South Korea exports to Nepal
HS chapter 33 · 정유(essential oil)와 레지노이드(resinoid), 조제향료와 화장품ㆍ화장용품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.1 million of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Nepal, up 5.4% from September 2026 and up 73.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to Nepal totalled $9.0 million, up 123.3% from the 12 months before ($4.0 million).
Nepal took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 67th of 208 destinations (76th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 25.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Nepal over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $35.41 per kg of net weight, compared with $44.21 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Nepal in October 2026 were $11,248 (down 51.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.1 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.1M | +73.3% | 31.0 t | $35.41 | $11K | 1.3 t |
| September 2026 | $1.0M | +275.6% | 35.0 t | $29.71 | $7,331 | 946 kg |
| August 2026 | $656K | +67.7% | 15.5 t | $42.25 | $4,576 | 674 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.0M | +303.3% | 24.2 t | $42.95 | $10K | 899 kg |
| June 2026 | $761K | +36.5% | 27.3 t | $27.91 | $14K | 629 kg |
| May 2026 | $447K | +92.6% | 11.0 t | $40.74 | $1,818 | 503 kg |
| April 2026 | $1.5M | +316.1% | 45.9 t | $32.85 | $6,088 | 552 kg |
| March 2026 | $277K | -35.1% | 6.7 t | $41.09 | $3,395 | 497 kg |
| February 2026 | $313K | +65.2% | 13.3 t | $23.47 | $1,630 | 564 kg |
| January 2026 | $993K | +615.0% | 30.8 t | $32.23 | $13K | 953 kg |
| December 2025 | $627K | +83.5% | 20.6 t | $30.49 | $4,265 | 870 kg |
| November 2025 | $205K | -1.1% | 4.7 t | $43.87 | $5,072 | 675 kg |
| October 2025 | $633K | +384.2% | 14.3 t | $44.21 | $23K | 351 kg |
| September 2025 | $277K | -32.2% | 14.1 t | $19.66 | $7,218 | 461 kg |
| August 2025 | $391K | +65.2% | 17.9 t | $21.90 | $8,182 | 294 kg |
| July 2025 | $258K | +203.0% | 8.2 t | $31.42 | $16K | 404 kg |
| June 2025 | $558K | +79.0% | 27.5 t | $20.31 | $3,335 | 181 kg |
| May 2025 | $232K | +102.1% | 5.2 t | $44.87 | $4,329 | 141 kg |
| April 2025 | $363K | +103.6% | 22.3 t | $16.26 | $1,057 | 43 kg |
| March 2025 | $426K | +66.4% | 14.7 t | $29.08 | $512 | 6 kg |
| February 2025 | $190K | -8.7% | 4.1 t | $45.75 | $3,788 | 75 kg |
| January 2025 | $139K | -35.3% | 3.7 t | $37.90 | $25 | 6 kg |
| December 2024 | $342K | +81.0% | 25.8 t | $13.24 | $103 | 1 kg |
| November 2024 | $208K | +557.6% | 14.7 t | $14.13 | $7,092 | 32 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 Nepal
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $8.6M | 96.2% | +131.8% | $1.1M |
| 3305 | Hair preparations | $214K | 2.4% | +9.9% | $20K |
| 3307 | Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletry preparations | $72K | 0.8% | +3.5% | $3,692 |
| 3306 | Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, etc. | $47K | 0.5% | +91.3% | $1,235 |
| 3302 | Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more, etc. | $9,487 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $49 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics to all countries · all exports to Nepal