Glues, modified starches and enzymes: South Korea exports to Hong Kong
HS chapter 35 · 단백질계 물질, 변성전분, 글루(glue), 효소 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.9 million of glues, modified starches and enzymes (HS 35) to Hong Kong, down 49.1% from September 2026 and down 22.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of glues, modified starches and enzymes (HS 35) to Hong Kong totalled $32.1 million, down 8.3% from the 12 months before ($35.0 million).
Hong Kong took 3.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 6th of 148 destinations (5th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Hong Kong over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $26.73 per kg of net weight, compared with $25.66 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.9M | -22.8% | 72.5 t | $26.73 | $1,583 | 6 kg |
| September 2026 | $3.8M | -10.0% | 96.9 t | $39.30 | $1,286 | 16 kg |
| August 2026 | $3.1M | -4.2% | 112 t | $28.12 | $2,372 | 20 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.0M | +21.6% | 90.0 t | $32.94 | $5,211 | 73 kg |
| June 2026 | $2.5M | +0.4% | 106 t | $23.45 | $1,784 | 36 kg |
| May 2026 | $2.3M | -7.4% | 93.3 t | $24.78 | $2,279 | 32 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.6M | -13.4% | 87.0 t | $29.44 | $1,193 | 39 kg |
| March 2026 | $3.0M | -9.0% | 116 t | $25.39 | $9,360 | 10 kg |
| February 2026 | $2.3M | -47.4% | 103 t | $22.09 | $1,361 | 5 kg |
| January 2026 | $2.6M | +27.9% | 90.4 t | $28.43 | $3,973 | 65 kg |
| December 2025 | $2.2M | -15.2% | 59.6 t | $36.65 | $11K | 38 kg |
| November 2025 | $2.9M | +18.7% | 83.3 t | $34.71 | $1,612 | 113 kg |
| October 2025 | $2.5M | -9.5% | 97.9 t | $25.66 | $2,145 | 8 kg |
| September 2025 | $4.2M | +5.1% | 142 t | $29.75 | $236 | 48 kg |
| August 2025 | $3.3M | -16.5% | 111 t | $29.69 | $11K | 341 kg |
| July 2025 | $2.4M | -24.2% | 71.4 t | $34.16 | $1,542 | 88 kg |
| June 2025 | $2.5M | +9.5% | 96.7 t | $25.69 | $18K | 53 kg |
| May 2025 | $2.5M | -14.2% | 105 t | $23.71 | $356 | 25 kg |
| April 2025 | $3.0M | +15.5% | 122 t | $24.29 | $4,699 | 111 kg |
| March 2025 | $3.2M | +28.3% | 100.0 t | $32.50 | $3,682 | 91 kg |
| February 2025 | $4.3M | +88.5% | 179 t | $24.29 | $1,498 | 64 kg |
| January 2025 | $2.0M | -38.0% | 79.6 t | $25.25 | $1,636 | 52 kg |
| December 2024 | $2.6M | +9.9% | 159 t | $16.25 | $7,673 | 46 kg |
| November 2024 | $2.4M | -2.9% | 106 t | $22.98 | $21K | 2.0 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 Hong Kong
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3506 | Glues and adhesives | $30.0M | 93.4% | -9.4% | $1.8M |
| 3504 | Peptones and their derivatives, etc. | $2.1M | 6.5% | +12.7% | $135K |
| 3503 | Gelatin sheets, etc. | $59K | 0.2% | +2.9% | $0 |
| 3505 | Dextrins and other modified starches, etc. | $125 | 0.0% | – | $22 |
| 3507 | Enzymes, etc. | $120 | 0.0% | -99.1% | $0 |
See also: Glues, modified starches and enzymes to all countries · all exports to Hong Kong