Rubber and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Ireland
HS chapter 40 · 고무와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $456,651 of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Ireland, down 41.8% from September 2026 and down 2.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Ireland totalled $5.5 million, up 52.6% from the 12 months before ($3.6 million).
Ireland took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 67th of 190 destinations (75th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Ireland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $6.74 per kg of net weight, compared with $7.10 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ireland in October 2026 were $116,231 (down 31.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $340,420 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $457K | -2.8% | 67.7 t | $6.74 | $116K | 1.0 t |
| September 2026 | $784K | +109.3% | 139 t | $5.65 | $113K | 728 kg |
| August 2026 | $675K | +106.4% | 122 t | $5.55 | $106K | 911 kg |
| July 2026 | $271K | +98.0% | 58.7 t | $4.61 | $280K | 1.4 t |
| June 2026 | $312K | -28.4% | 38.9 t | $8.03 | $112K | 897 kg |
| May 2026 | $463K | +134.5% | 74.4 t | $6.22 | $260K | 1.6 t |
| April 2026 | $407K | +8.1% | 63.6 t | $6.40 | $94K | 758 kg |
| March 2026 | $630K | +166.5% | 100 t | $6.29 | $205K | 1.1 t |
| February 2026 | $199K | +620.9% | 37.7 t | $5.28 | $97K | 727 kg |
| January 2026 | $158K | -30.9% | 25.6 t | $6.18 | $72K | 659 kg |
| December 2025 | $666K | +47.6% | 107 t | $6.20 | $136K | 1.2 t |
| November 2025 | $447K | +38.9% | 70.7 t | $6.32 | $69K | 623 kg |
| October 2025 | $470K | +142.7% | 66.2 t | $7.10 | $169K | 1.4 t |
| September 2025 | $375K | +0.1% | 53.7 t | $6.98 | $56K | 503 kg |
| August 2025 | $327K | +143.6% | 57.6 t | $5.68 | $118K | 922 kg |
| July 2025 | $137K | -11.2% | 22.4 t | $6.10 | $125K | 2.4 t |
| June 2025 | $436K | +505.2% | 62.9 t | $6.94 | $116K | 1.0 t |
| May 2025 | $197K | -16.1% | 23.8 t | $8.28 | $58K | 466 kg |
| April 2025 | $376K | +140.0% | 46.1 t | $8.16 | $97K | 905 kg |
| March 2025 | $237K | -51.4% | 36.4 t | $6.49 | $143K | 1.3 t |
| February 2025 | $28K | -93.0% | 68 kg | $406.49 | $82K | 891 kg |
| January 2025 | $229K | -46.5% | 27.1 t | $8.45 | $29K | 321 kg |
| December 2024 | $451K | +135.3% | 71.5 t | $6.31 | $121K | 1.1 t |
| November 2024 | $322K | +15.7% | 39.7 t | $8.11 | $206K | 911 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 Ireland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | $4.5M | 82.7% | +70.0% | $401K |
| 4016 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber | $672K | 12.3% | +13.3% | $35K |
| 4013 | Inner tubes, of rubber | $251K | 4.6% | -21.2% | $0 |
| 4006 | Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber, etc. | $20K | 0.4% | – | $20K |
| 4009 | Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $2,289 | 0.0% | – | $469 |
| 4015 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, for all purposes, etc. | $421 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4010 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber | $11 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Rubber and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Ireland