Rubber and articles thereof: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 40 · 고무와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.2 million of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to South Africa, up 3.5% from September 2026 and up 49.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of rubber and articles thereof (HS 40) to South Africa totalled $25.6 million, up 27.9% from the 12 months before ($20.1 million).
South Africa took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 37th of 190 destinations (43rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.2% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $3.29 per kg of net weight, compared with $3.38 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.2M | +49.3% | 657 t | $3.29 | $480 | 22 kg |
| September 2026 | $2.1M | -15.1% | 749 t | $2.79 | $120 | 10 kg |
| August 2026 | $1.5M | -13.8% | 492 t | $3.12 | $29 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.8M | +90.8% | 1,106 t | $3.39 | $68K | 1.6 t |
| June 2026 | $2.0M | +46.2% | 591 t | $3.30 | $77 | 10 kg |
| May 2026 | $2.3M | +87.0% | 603 t | $3.80 | $18K | 577 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.8M | +11.0% | 720 t | $3.85 | $168 | 2 kg |
| March 2026 | $2.4M | +8.2% | 640 t | $3.67 | $95 | 2 kg |
| February 2026 | $2.0M | +76.9% | 576 t | $3.55 | $909 | 10 kg |
| January 2026 | $1.7M | +32.0% | 486 t | $3.58 | $62 | 11 kg |
| December 2025 | $1.6M | +15.8% | 550 t | $2.88 | $30K | 2.3 t |
| November 2025 | $1.4M | +3.5% | 456 t | $3.02 | $46 | 1 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.4M | +40.6% | 428 t | $3.38 | $141 | 12 kg |
| September 2025 | $2.5M | +124.2% | 761 t | $3.23 | $309 | 66 kg |
| August 2025 | $1.8M | +11.8% | 626 t | $2.85 | $1 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $2.0M | +24.4% | 718 t | $2.74 | $4 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $1.3M | +47.1% | 372 t | $3.59 | $278 | 2 kg |
| May 2025 | $1.2M | -23.9% | 388 t | $3.16 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.5M | +134.9% | 929 t | $2.69 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $2.2M | +99.4% | 919 t | $2.36 | $786 | 52 kg |
| February 2025 | $1.2M | +1.8% | 374 t | $3.09 | $153 | 15 kg |
| January 2025 | $1.3M | +34.7% | 491 t | $2.69 | $24K | 1.8 t |
| December 2024 | $1.4M | +0.4% | 498 t | $2.75 | $4,115 | 73 kg |
| November 2024 | $1.3M | +4.5% | 446 t | $2.99 | $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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011 | New pneumatic tyres, of rubber | $16.4M | 64.1% | +75.0% | $1.3M |
| 4002 | Synthetic rubber | $7.7M | 30.2% | -15.3% | $709K |
| 4009 | Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, etc. | $1.0M | 4.0% | +12.8% | $148K |
| 4010 | Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber | $317K | 1.2% | -10.9% | $11K |
| 4016 | Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber | $107K | 0.4% | -52.0% | $18K |
| 4008 | Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, etc. | $20K | 0.1% | -36.5% | $0 |
| 4013 | Inner tubes, of rubber | $4,411 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4006 | Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber, etc. | $390 | 0.0% | – | $26 |
| 4001 | Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, etc. | $30 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Rubber and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to South Africa