Rubber and articles thereof: South Korea exports to France
HS chapter 40 · 고무와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $7.6 million of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to France, up 4.0% from September 2026 and down 6.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to France totalled $118.7 million, up 24.8% from the 12 months before ($95.1 million).
France took 1.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 18th of 190 destinations (21st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 2.2% of South Korea's goods exports to France over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.80 per kg of net weight, compared with $5.43 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from France in October 2026 were $3.2 million (down 18.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $4.3 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $7.6M | -6.3% | 1,575 t | $4.80 | $3.2M | 196 t |
| September 2026 | $7.3M | +8.5% | 1,384 t | $5.25 | $3.8M | 220 t |
| August 2026 | $9.0M | +18.4% | 1,561 t | $5.75 | $3.8M | 211 t |
| July 2026 | $13.0M | +13.0% | 2,347 t | $5.52 | $3.5M | 230 t |
| June 2026 | $15.0M | +119.7% | 2,278 t | $6.57 | $3.5M | 216 t |
| May 2026 | $10.4M | +21.7% | 1,891 t | $5.52 | $3.5M | 162 t |
| April 2026 | $9.9M | +35.2% | 1,755 t | $5.66 | $4.0M | 152 t |
| March 2026 | $12.0M | +31.5% | 1,885 t | $6.39 | $3.9M | 181 t |
| February 2026 | $9.4M | +12.5% | 1,667 t | $5.63 | $3.0M | 114 t |
| January 2026 | $8.5M | +46.3% | 1,748 t | $4.89 | $4.2M | 219 t |
| December 2025 | $9.5M | +25.6% | 1,709 t | $5.53 | $3.6M | 129 t |
| November 2025 | $7.2M | -6.3% | 1,637 t | $4.39 | $3.3M | 197 t |
| October 2025 | $8.1M | -0.9% | 1,484 t | $5.43 | $4.0M | 173 t |
| September 2025 | $6.7M | -19.0% | 1,054 t | $6.35 | $4.4M | 262 t |
| August 2025 | $7.6M | -17.7% | 1,377 t | $5.50 | $3.7M | 205 t |
| July 2025 | $11.5M | -15.5% | 1,897 t | $6.04 | $2.8M | 116 t |
| June 2025 | $6.8M | -29.1% | 1,084 t | $6.29 | $3.4M | 211 t |
| May 2025 | $8.6M | -32.7% | 1,708 t | $5.02 | $3.6M | 161 t |
| April 2025 | $7.3M | -43.3% | 2,078 t | $3.53 | $4.6M | 321 t |
| March 2025 | $9.2M | -44.8% | 1,993 t | $4.60 | $3.1M | 162 t |
| February 2025 | $8.3M | -7.2% | 1,755 t | $4.75 | $4.4M | 233 t |
| January 2025 | $5.8M | -47.7% | 1,100 t | $5.31 | $2.6M | 190 t |
| December 2024 | $7.5M | -30.0% | 1,682 t | $4.48 | $3.2M | 142 t |
| November 2024 | $7.7M | -26.9% | 1,553 t | $4.94 | $2.6M | 154 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 France
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | $101.9M | 85.8% | +27.4% | $6.1M |
| 4002 | Synthetic rubber | $11.8M | 10.0% | +5.0% | $1.1M |
| 4009 | Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $2.4M | 2.0% | +196.8% | $247K |
| 4013 | Inner tubes, of rubber | $1.3M | 1.1% | -20.0% | $0 |
| 4016 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber | $776K | 0.7% | +64.7% | $133K |
| 4010 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber | $200K | 0.2% | +4.8% | $1,369 |
| 4012 | Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber, etc. | $112K | 0.1% | -66.0% | $0 |
| 4005 | Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | $99K | 0.1% | -59.0% | $9,845 |
| 4008 | Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, etc. | $87K | 0.1% | -38.9% | $0 |
| 4015 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, for all purposes, etc. | $22K | 0.0% | -41.6% | $13K |
| 4006 | Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber, etc. | $2,706 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4017 | Hard rubber in all forms, including waste and scrap, etc. | $1,131 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Rubber and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to France