Rubber and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Hong Kong
HS chapter 40 · 고무와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.8 million of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Hong Kong, down 13.5% from September 2026 and up 72.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Hong Kong totalled $27.6 million, up 39.0% from the 12 months before ($19.8 million).
Hong Kong took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 35th of 190 destinations (44th 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 $3.29 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.89 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Hong Kong in October 2026 were $13,557 (up 30.9% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.8M | +72.5% | 850 t | $3.29 | $14K | 112 kg |
| September 2026 | $3.2M | +106.0% | 983 t | $3.29 | $11K | 550 kg |
| August 2026 | $881K | +1.7% | 205 t | $4.29 | $12K | 122 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.2M | -47.8% | 238 t | $5.16 | $19K | 294 kg |
| June 2026 | $3.4M | +70.6% | 1,075 t | $3.15 | $16K | 324 kg |
| May 2026 | $2.7M | +126.0% | 786 t | $3.43 | $17K | 545 kg |
| April 2026 | $3.3M | +59.7% | 950 t | $3.43 | $6,639 | 165 kg |
| March 2026 | $2.2M | +83.7% | 587 t | $3.70 | $20K | 119 kg |
| February 2026 | $2.1M | +4.1% | 969 t | $2.21 | $20K | 364 kg |
| January 2026 | $2.1M | -12.3% | 948 t | $2.27 | $24K | 494 kg |
| December 2025 | $1.8M | +37.7% | 629 t | $2.89 | $8,457 | 204 kg |
| November 2025 | $1.8M | +50.7% | 651 t | $2.75 | $11K | 872 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.6M | -20.1% | 561 t | $2.89 | $10K | 140 kg |
| September 2025 | $1.6M | -3.4% | 435 t | $3.61 | $21K | 357 kg |
| August 2025 | $867K | -46.3% | 221 t | $3.93 | $43K | 2.3 t |
| July 2025 | $2.4M | +25.3% | 914 t | $2.57 | $19K | 544 kg |
| June 2025 | $2.0M | +36.8% | 796 t | $2.50 | $14K | 119 kg |
| May 2025 | $1.2M | -8.9% | 394 t | $3.02 | $8,750 | 80 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.0M | -22.9% | 684 t | $2.99 | $14K | 102 kg |
| March 2025 | $1.2M | -54.0% | 407 t | $2.90 | $16K | 77 kg |
| February 2025 | $2.1M | -3.4% | 643 t | $3.20 | $4,032 | 52 kg |
| January 2025 | $2.5M | +2.4% | 990 t | $2.47 | $13K | 949 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.3M | -14.4% | 485 t | $2.73 | $24K | 224 kg |
| November 2024 | $1.2M | -41.9% | 269 t | $4.42 | $33K | 370 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 Hong Kong
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4002 | Synthetic rubber | $16.9M | 61.4% | +73.2% | $1.8M |
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | $8.8M | 31.8% | +4.0% | $824K |
| 4010 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber | $639K | 2.3% | +130.3% | $10K |
| 4016 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber | $529K | 1.9% | -17.4% | $32K |
| 4005 | Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | $236K | 0.9% | +25.1% | $28K |
| 4009 | Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $169K | 0.6% | +33.3% | $121K |
| 4008 | Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, etc. | $145K | 0.5% | -41.4% | $51 |
| 4012 | Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber, etc. | $88K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 4015 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, for all purposes, etc. | $66K | 0.2% | -52.5% | $203 |
| 4006 | Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber, etc. | $3,747 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4013 | Inner tubes, of rubber | $2,969 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4014 | Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $1,500 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Rubber and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Hong Kong