Rubber and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Türkiye
HS chapter 40 · 고무와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $19.9 million of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Türkiye, down 6.4% from September 2026 and up 36.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to Türkiye totalled $292.6 million, up 33.5% from the 12 months before ($219.2 million).
Türkiye took 3.7% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 8th of 190 destinations (10th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Türkiye over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $3.53 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.94 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Türkiye in October 2026 were $231,282 (down 30.5% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $19.7 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $19.9M | +36.8% | 5,640 t | $3.53 | $231K | 19.9 t |
| September 2026 | $21.3M | +46.4% | 6,323 t | $3.37 | $509K | 73.3 t |
| August 2026 | $22.6M | +36.0% | 6,205 t | $3.65 | $223K | 13.5 t |
| July 2026 | $30.7M | +39.2% | 7,655 t | $4.01 | $235K | 10.0 t |
| June 2026 | $27.0M | +43.9% | 6,686 t | $4.05 | $419K | 46.7 t |
| May 2026 | $20.3M | +69.0% | 4,983 t | $4.08 | $291K | 40.5 t |
| April 2026 | $24.7M | +58.5% | 6,492 t | $3.81 | $334K | 35.9 t |
| March 2026 | $34.3M | +82.8% | 8,971 t | $3.82 | $492K | 38.2 t |
| February 2026 | $28.4M | +17.3% | 8,339 t | $3.41 | $340K | 48.5 t |
| January 2026 | $30.4M | +29.8% | 9,088 t | $3.34 | $405K | 56.6 t |
| December 2025 | $17.0M | -15.5% | 6,038 t | $2.81 | $306K | 40.6 t |
| November 2025 | $15.8M | -14.3% | 5,223 t | $3.03 | $289K | 37.2 t |
| October 2025 | $14.6M | -26.3% | 4,963 t | $2.94 | $333K | 41.8 t |
| September 2025 | $14.6M | +2.5% | 5,735 t | $2.54 | $593K | 88.7 t |
| August 2025 | $16.6M | -16.7% | 5,244 t | $3.17 | $362K | 41.5 t |
| July 2025 | $22.1M | -14.6% | 6,902 t | $3.20 | $439K | 49.7 t |
| June 2025 | $18.8M | +12.6% | 6,544 t | $2.87 | $386K | 37.8 t |
| May 2025 | $12.0M | -33.8% | 5,460 t | $2.20 | $525K | 48.6 t |
| April 2025 | $15.6M | -39.7% | 6,123 t | $2.55 | $567K | 86.6 t |
| March 2025 | $18.8M | -38.1% | 6,954 t | $2.70 | $312K | 23.0 t |
| February 2025 | $24.2M | +3.4% | 7,868 t | $3.08 | $461K | 61.7 t |
| January 2025 | $23.4M | -9.7% | 8,246 t | $2.84 | $404K | 30.1 t |
| December 2024 | $20.1M | +7.3% | 7,008 t | $2.87 | $494K | 66.8 t |
| November 2024 | $18.5M | +22.2% | 6,244 t | $2.96 | $299K | 25.4 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 Türkiye
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | $185.6M | 63.4% | +51.4% | $11.8M |
| 4002 | Synthetic rubber | $86.9M | 29.7% | +3.0% | $6.5M |
| 4016 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber | $9.1M | 3.1% | +30.6% | $762K |
| 4009 | Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $5.2M | 1.8% | +64.4% | $164K |
| 4005 | Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip | $2.5M | 0.9% | +1,430% | $370K |
| 4010 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber | $2.0M | 0.7% | +165.7% | $158K |
| 4012 | Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber, etc. | $607K | 0.2% | -9.9% | $69K |
| 4008 | Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, etc. | $482K | 0.2% | +18.9% | $79K |
| 4013 | Inner tubes, of rubber | $72K | 0.0% | -24.7% | $3,501 |
| 4015 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, for all purposes, etc. | $39K | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4014 | Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $31K | 0.0% | +22.1% | $31K |
| 4006 | Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber, etc. | $668 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4017 | Hard rubber in all forms, including waste and scrap, etc. | $542 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Rubber and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Türkiye