Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS 3304 · 미용이나 메이크업용 제품류와 기초화장용 제품류[의약품은 제외하며, 선스크린(sunscreen)과 선탠(sun tan) 제품류를 포함한다], 매니큐어용 제품류와 페디큐어(pedicure)용 제품류 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $961,305 of beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (HS 3304) to South Africa, down 18.4% from September 2026 and up 17.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (HS 3304) to South Africa totalled $10.9 million, up 56.8% from the 12 months before ($7.0 million).
South Africa took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 59th of 205 destinations (61st in the 12 months before).
The average export value in October 2026 was $40.43 per kg of net weight, compared with $36.46 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $22,243 (down 76.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $939,062 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $961K | +17.0% | 23.8 t | $40.43 | $22K | 842 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.2M | +107.1% | 25.4 t | $46.41 | $35K | 1.6 t |
| August 2026 | $812K | +55.3% | 18.0 t | $45.01 | $50 | 2 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.4M | +46.2% | 29.8 t | $47.20 | $5,930 | 50 kg |
| June 2026 | $963K | +31.4% | 30.0 t | $32.13 | $5,475 | 47 kg |
| May 2026 | $1.2M | +179.3% | 25.1 t | $49.41 | $6,263 | 233 kg |
| April 2026 | $727K | -7.6% | 17.7 t | $41.06 | $10K | 708 kg |
| March 2026 | $590K | -7.2% | 19.6 t | $30.03 | $2,792 | 18 kg |
| February 2026 | $436K | -8.1% | 7.8 t | $55.89 | $8,056 | 90 kg |
| January 2026 | $873K | +257.6% | 21.1 t | $41.41 | $4,482 | 38 kg |
| December 2025 | $881K | +223.5% | 22.8 t | $38.59 | $5,601 | 84 kg |
| November 2025 | $858K | +71.7% | 20.4 t | $42.04 | $6,367 | 77 kg |
| October 2025 | $822K | +44.0% | 22.5 t | $36.46 | $96K | 4.0 t |
| September 2025 | $569K | +54.2% | 11.6 t | $48.93 | $6,695 | 71 kg |
| August 2025 | $523K | +182.7% | 10.6 t | $49.40 | $52K | 2.7 t |
| July 2025 | $962K | +117.6% | 28.0 t | $34.34 | $131K | 5.6 t |
| June 2025 | $733K | +83.8% | 15.6 t | $46.88 | $55K | 2.2 t |
| May 2025 | $443K | -10.9% | 11.9 t | $37.17 | $4,786 | 56 kg |
| April 2025 | $787K | +156.8% | 26.8 t | $29.37 | $9,578 | 113 kg |
| March 2025 | $635K | +268.3% | 19.7 t | $32.17 | $249 | 5 kg |
| February 2025 | $474K | +235.6% | 12.7 t | $37.28 | $38K | 1.3 t |
| January 2025 | $244K | -36.5% | 4.8 t | $50.88 | $125 | 3 kg |
| December 2024 | $272K | +55.9% | 6.0 t | $45.53 | $12K | 158 kg |
| November 2024 | $500K | +63.7% | 14.3 t | $34.88 | $5,937 | 73 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.
Subheadings exported to South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3304.10 | Lip make-up preparations | $670K | 6.1% | -22.2% | $24K |
| 3304.20 | Eye make-up preparations | $18K | 0.2% | -10.0% | $2,835 |
| 3304.30 | Manicure and pedicure preparations | $450 | 0.0% | – | $450 |
| 3304.91 | Powders for make-up or skin care, whether or not compressed | $12K | 0.1% | – | $248 |
| 3304.99 | Other beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (including sunscreen) | $10.2M | 93.6% | +68.1% | $934K |
See also: Beauty, make-up and skin care preparations to all countries · all exports to South Africa · cosmetics exports to South Africa