Glues, modified starches and enzymes: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 35 · 단백질계 물질, 변성전분, 글루(glue), 효소 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $269,142 of glues, modified starches and enzymes (HS 35) to South Africa, up 104.1% from September 2026 and up 1,097% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of glues, modified starches and enzymes (HS 35) to South Africa totalled $2.1 million, up 61.9% from the 12 months before ($1.3 million).
South Africa took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 32nd of 148 destinations (35th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5.59 per kg of net weight, compared with $169.09 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $269K | +1,097% | 48.1 t | $5.59 | $126 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $132K | -4.6% | 21.5 t | $6.14 | $4,147 | 23 kg |
| August 2026 | $175K | +115.3% | 43.8 t | $3.99 | $11K | 1 kg |
| July 2026 | $433K | +30.6% | 76.5 t | $5.65 | $14K | 3 kg |
| June 2026 | $217K | +26.9% | 41.4 t | $5.25 | $5,637 | 1 kg |
| May 2026 | $205K | +79.7% | 46.3 t | $4.43 | $12K | 48 kg |
| April 2026 | $129K | -26.2% | 21.4 t | $6.04 | $1,421 | 1 kg |
| March 2026 | $71K | -4.4% | 20.2 t | $3.51 | $18K | 75 kg |
| February 2026 | $115K | +30.7% | 21.1 t | $5.44 | $337 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $39K | – | 101 kg | $384.26 | $445K | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $133K | +1,058% | 28.1 t | $4.72 | $2,005 | 1 kg |
| November 2025 | $159K | +119.0% | 22.1 t | $7.20 | $14K | 3 kg |
| October 2025 | $22K | -91.0% | 133 kg | $169.09 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $138K | +112.9% | 21.2 t | $6.51 | $851K | 1 kg |
| August 2025 | $81K | -49.0% | 12.5 t | $6.47 | $227 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $331K | +162.8% | 54.6 t | $6.06 | $3,386 | 16 kg |
| June 2025 | $171K | +20.6% | 28.8 t | $5.94 | $1,328 | 1 kg |
| May 2025 | $114K | -14.3% | 20.5 t | $5.56 | $51K | 2.0 t |
| April 2025 | $175K | +24.5% | 31.9 t | $5.49 | $3,478 | 16 kg |
| March 2025 | $74K | +319.5% | 11.2 t | $6.63 | $509 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $88K | +5.7% | 15.1 t | $5.79 | $18K | 4 kg |
| January 2025 | $2,500 | -97.8% | 19 kg | $131.58 | $968 | 1 kg |
| December 2024 | $11K | -81.5% | 128 kg | $89.41 | $541K | 19 kg |
| November 2024 | $73K | +105.1% | 10.1 t | $7.23 | $123 | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3506 | Glues and adhesives | $2.0M | 98.3% | +60.9% | $269K |
| 3504 | Peptones and their derivatives, etc. | $26K | 1.3% | +100.0% | $0 |
| 3503 | Gelatin sheets, etc. | $8,600 | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 3507 | Enzymes, etc. | $51 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Glues, modified starches and enzymes to all countries · all exports to South Africa