Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Belgium
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 $110,301 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Belgium, down 15.0% from September 2026 and up 75.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Belgium totalled $1.4 million, down 17.0% from the 12 months before ($1.7 million).
Belgium took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 27th of 179 destinations (23rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Belgium over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $235.69 per kg of net weight, compared with $82.31 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Belgium in October 2026 were $146,614 (up 4.3% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $36,313 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $110K | +75.2% | 468 kg | $235.69 | $147K | 1.4 t |
| September 2026 | $130K | +119.2% | 440 kg | $294.75 | $102K | 206 kg |
| August 2026 | $50K | -55.8% | 996 kg | $49.81 | $115K | 229 kg |
| July 2026 | $157K | -41.8% | 472 kg | $332.45 | $65K | 171 kg |
| June 2026 | $84K | -26.4% | 929 kg | $90.26 | $50K | 202 kg |
| May 2026 | $123K | -12.1% | 434 kg | $282.35 | $36K | 122 kg |
| April 2026 | $303K | +17.8% | 776 kg | $390.05 | $72K | 125 kg |
| March 2026 | $142K | -53.2% | 956 kg | $148.63 | $89K | 112 kg |
| February 2026 | $76K | -32.8% | 426 kg | $177.69 | $35K | 144 kg |
| January 2026 | $108K | +230.8% | 313 kg | $344.03 | $201K | 298 kg |
| December 2025 | $39K | -40.6% | 116 kg | $332.33 | $241K | 394 kg |
| November 2025 | $120K | -42.0% | 3.5 t | $34.11 | $122K | 146 kg |
| October 2025 | $63K | -53.3% | 765 kg | $82.31 | $141K | 221 kg |
| September 2025 | $59K | -4.6% | 395 kg | $149.82 | $299K | 212 kg |
| August 2025 | $112K | +103.0% | 744 kg | $150.99 | $180K | 683 kg |
| July 2025 | $269K | +756.6% | 971 kg | $277.46 | $92K | 298 kg |
| June 2025 | $114K | +27.4% | 358 kg | $318.13 | $176K | 270 kg |
| May 2025 | $139K | +251.1% | 639 kg | $218.09 | $104K | 166 kg |
| April 2025 | $257K | +186.8% | 367 kg | $699.95 | $128K | 333 kg |
| March 2025 | $304K | +1,070% | 288 kg | $1,055.04 | $125K | 248 kg |
| February 2025 | $113K | -13.5% | 607 kg | $185.58 | $199K | 386 kg |
| January 2025 | $33K | -54.5% | 313 kg | $104.00 | $176K | 179 kg |
| December 2024 | $65K | -56.3% | 268 kg | $241.99 | $159K | 352 kg |
| November 2024 | $207K | +1,101% | 230 kg | $898.67 | $96K | 408 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 Belgium
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $756K | 52.5% | +78.1% | $81K |
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $674K | 46.8% | -46.3% | $29K |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $6,523 | 0.5% | -87.2% | $160 |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $3,138 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Belgium