Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Australia
HS chapter 42 · 가죽제품, 마구, 여행용구ㆍ핸드백과 이와 유사한 용기, 동물 거트(gut)[누에의 거트(gut)는 제외한다]의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $295,999 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Australia, up 28.6% from September 2026 and up 30.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Australia totalled $4.3 million, up 28.5% from the 12 months before ($3.3 million).
Australia took 0.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 20th of 179 destinations (16th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Australia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $60.46 per kg of net weight, compared with $49.82 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Australia in October 2026 were $56,899 (up 77.4% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $239,100 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $296K | +30.7% | 4.9 t | $60.46 | $57K | 1.5 t |
| September 2026 | $230K | -52.3% | 3.2 t | $72.85 | $22K | 743 kg |
| August 2026 | $262K | -35.1% | 7.5 t | $34.91 | $57K | 1.6 t |
| July 2026 | $390K | +5.2% | 6.4 t | $60.86 | $16K | 761 kg |
| June 2026 | $385K | +56.9% | 6.8 t | $56.28 | $39K | 894 kg |
| May 2026 | $331K | +3.0% | 6.0 t | $55.42 | $74K | 1.1 t |
| April 2026 | $363K | +104.1% | 6.5 t | $55.64 | $16K | 593 kg |
| March 2026 | $318K | +26.2% | 3.4 t | $94.32 | $20K | 952 kg |
| February 2026 | $311K | +73.3% | 9.1 t | $34.06 | $45K | 1.0 t |
| January 2026 | $347K | +35.0% | 3.0 t | $114.81 | $26K | 849 kg |
| December 2025 | $384K | +104.8% | 3.9 t | $97.36 | $17K | 664 kg |
| November 2025 | $661K | +192.6% | 6.9 t | $95.53 | $29K | 1.3 t |
| October 2025 | $226K | -44.6% | 4.5 t | $49.82 | $32K | 789 kg |
| September 2025 | $482K | +170.8% | 2.9 t | $169.18 | $21K | 765 kg |
| August 2025 | $404K | -37.0% | 5.3 t | $75.58 | $16K | 663 kg |
| July 2025 | $370K | -14.3% | 5.1 t | $72.68 | $52K | 1.0 t |
| June 2025 | $245K | +5.9% | 3.8 t | $65.33 | $15K | 685 kg |
| May 2025 | $321K | +55.8% | 3.4 t | $93.74 | $18K | 848 kg |
| April 2025 | $178K | +11.8% | 3.9 t | $45.60 | $21K | 855 kg |
| March 2025 | $252K | +48.1% | 6.0 t | $41.89 | $21K | 749 kg |
| February 2025 | $180K | -35.2% | 3.8 t | $47.27 | $23K | 578 kg |
| January 2025 | $257K | +158.1% | 8.4 t | $30.65 | $21K | 735 kg |
| December 2024 | $188K | -23.1% | 1.8 t | $106.98 | $32K | 892 kg |
| November 2024 | $226K | -17.5% | 2.3 t | $97.50 | $25K | 612 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 Australia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $4.1M | 95.2% | +31.6% | $280K |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $142K | 3.3% | +18.6% | $14K |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $58K | 1.4% | -49.1% | $2,334 |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $6,620 | 0.2% | – | $178 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Australia