Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics: South Korea exports to South Africa
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 South Africa, down 16.6% from September 2026 and up 16.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics (HS 33) to South Africa totalled $12.2 million, up 59.9% from the 12 months before ($7.6 million).
South Africa took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 59th of 208 destinations (61st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.5% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $36.71 per kg of net weight, compared with $36.66 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $48,000 (down 60.0% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.0 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 | +16.6% | 29.3 t | $36.71 | $48K | 1.6 t |
| September 2026 | $1.3M | +107.3% | 30.1 t | $42.93 | $37K | 1.6 t |
| August 2026 | $931K | +71.3% | 22.6 t | $41.27 | $2,700 | 53 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.7M | +62.9% | 56.7 t | $29.50 | $9,065 | 76 kg |
| June 2026 | $1.2M | +42.9% | 37.7 t | $31.06 | $43K | 166 kg |
| May 2026 | $1.3M | +176.4% | 29.6 t | $45.26 | $32K | 316 kg |
| April 2026 | $775K | -11.9% | 19.3 t | $40.14 | $65K | 1.2 t |
| March 2026 | $717K | +0.3% | 26.1 t | $27.46 | $26K | 34 kg |
| February 2026 | $478K | -0.9% | 8.5 t | $56.23 | $16K | 377 kg |
| January 2026 | $934K | +241.0% | 33.4 t | $27.94 | $4,745 | 62 kg |
| December 2025 | $904K | +194.5% | 23.6 t | $38.29 | $5,613 | 84 kg |
| November 2025 | $910K | +64.7% | 22.8 t | $39.92 | $6,393 | 80 kg |
| October 2025 | $923K | +55.5% | 25.2 t | $36.66 | $120K | 4.1 t |
| September 2025 | $623K | +37.9% | 14.3 t | $43.44 | $9,549 | 91 kg |
| August 2025 | $544K | +102.9% | 11.0 t | $49.26 | $66K | 3.1 t |
| July 2025 | $1.0M | +120.4% | 33.7 t | $30.44 | $163K | 5.6 t |
| June 2025 | $820K | +99.7% | 17.5 t | $46.91 | $60K | 2.5 t |
| May 2025 | $485K | -12.2% | 13.6 t | $35.59 | $12K | 63 kg |
| April 2025 | $879K | +182.0% | 33.6 t | $26.17 | $13K | 174 kg |
| March 2025 | $715K | +307.2% | 22.0 t | $32.50 | $5,666 | 285 kg |
| February 2025 | $482K | +134.3% | 13.1 t | $36.67 | $66K | 1.4 t |
| January 2025 | $274K | -35.1% | 6.0 t | $45.87 | $2,291 | 31 kg |
| December 2024 | $307K | +75.6% | 7.5 t | $40.96 | $23K | 177 kg |
| November 2024 | $552K | +32.0% | 17.5 t | $31.50 | $37K | 114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304 | Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations | $10.9M | 89.5% | +56.8% | $961K |
| 3307 | Shaving, deodorant, bath and other toiletry preparations | $881K | 7.2% | +102.9% | $62K |
| 3305 | Hair preparations | $349K | 2.9% | +73.3% | $48K |
| 3306 | Preparations for oral or dental hygiene, etc. | $43K | 0.4% | +55.8% | $90 |
| 3302 | Mixtures of odoriferous substances and mixtures with a basis of one or more, etc. | $4,587 | 0.0% | – | $4,574 |
| 3303 | Perfumes and toilet waters | $63 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Essential oils, perfumery and cosmetics to all countries · all exports to South Africa