Miscellaneous chemical products: South Korea exports to Ethiopia
HS chapter 38 · 각종 화학공업 생산품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.5 million of miscellaneous chemical products (HS 38) to Ethiopia, up 2,469% from September 2026 and up 384.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of miscellaneous chemical products (HS 38) to Ethiopia totalled $6.8 million, down 53.5% from the 12 months before ($14.6 million).
Ethiopia took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 50th of 206 destinations (32nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.6% of South Korea's goods exports to Ethiopia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $23.57 per kg of net weight, compared with $47.73 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ethiopia in October 2026 were $21,229, leaving a surplus of $1.5 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.5M | +384.6% | 63.3 t | $23.57 | $21K | 336 kg |
| September 2026 | $58K | -12.3% | 8.8 t | $6.58 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $87K | – | 20.6 t | $4.20 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $202K | -94.0% | 17.9 t | $11.28 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $495K | -86.9% | 10.9 t | $45.58 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $810K | – | 13.8 t | $58.69 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $54K | +12.1% | 700 kg | $76.95 | $5,880 | 90 kg |
| March 2026 | $3.1M | +30,596% | 39.9 t | $77.14 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $48K | 12 kg |
| January 2026 | $25K | – | 470 kg | $53.56 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $245K | -90.5% | 40.5 t | $6.06 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $243K | -81.6% | 26.1 t | $9.29 | $14K | 225 kg |
| October 2025 | $308K | +721.5% | 6.4 t | $47.73 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $66K | -42.8% | 6.3 t | $10.51 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $69 | – | 21 kg | $3.29 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $3.4M | +311.7% | 77.7 t | $43.49 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $3.8M | +9,774% | 115 t | $32.91 | $30 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $6,939 | -99.5% | 48 kg | $144.56 | $4,317 | 66 kg |
| April 2025 | $48K | -92.9% | 1.1 t | $43.10 | $4,354 | 7 kg |
| March 2025 | $10K | -99.2% | 1.5 t | $6.77 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $3.1M | -17.6% | 55.4 t | $56.12 | $7,729 | 33 kg |
| January 2025 | $434 | – | 22 kg | $19.73 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $2.6M | +2,496% | 61.1 t | $42.24 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $1.3M | +1,026% | 62.1 t | $21.29 | $0 | 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 Ethiopia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3822 | Diagnostic and laboratory reagents (including test kits) | $6.4M | 94.3% | -55.5% | $1.4M |
| 3812 | Prepared rubber accelerators, etc. | $225K | 3.3% | +8.5% | $48K |
| 3824 | Miscellaneous chemical preparations | $161K | 2.4% | +793.6% | $0 |
| 3820 | Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids | $1,876 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Miscellaneous chemical products to all countries · all exports to Ethiopia