Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Hong Kong
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 $15.4 million of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Hong Kong, up 1.3% from September 2026 and up 205.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Hong Kong totalled $143.0 million, up 89.4% from the 12 months before ($75.5 million).
Hong Kong took 21.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 2nd of 179 destinations.
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Hong Kong over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $460.80 per kg of net weight, compared with $188.26 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Hong Kong in October 2026 were $74,841 (down 28.2% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $15.3 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $15.4M | +205.3% | 33.3 t | $460.80 | $75K | 615 kg |
| September 2026 | $15.2M | +170.2% | 25.7 t | $589.74 | $57K | 1.5 t |
| August 2026 | $13.9M | +140.9% | 26.0 t | $534.29 | $103K | 1.4 t |
| July 2026 | $23.2M | +232.0% | 35.8 t | $648.14 | $89K | 735 kg |
| June 2026 | $14.9M | +162.1% | 35.7 t | $416.72 | $111K | 989 kg |
| May 2026 | $12.6M | +125.0% | 24.1 t | $524.73 | $58K | 502 kg |
| April 2026 | $10.1M | +45.2% | 29.7 t | $339.09 | $81K | 3.1 t |
| March 2026 | $6.4M | +0.7% | 39.4 t | $163.53 | $84K | 794 kg |
| February 2026 | $6.7M | -7.5% | 23.8 t | $280.49 | $61K | 903 kg |
| January 2026 | $9.0M | +46.4% | 27.8 t | $322.94 | $58K | 431 kg |
| December 2025 | $10.3M | +80.8% | 35.0 t | $294.92 | $130K | 1.4 t |
| November 2025 | $5.3M | -36.4% | 24.5 t | $218.35 | $131K | 2.0 t |
| October 2025 | $5.0M | -2.5% | 26.7 t | $188.26 | $104K | 1.2 t |
| September 2025 | $5.6M | -7.2% | 21.4 t | $262.10 | $174K | 1.6 t |
| August 2025 | $5.8M | -14.6% | 20.0 t | $288.82 | $96K | 948 kg |
| July 2025 | $7.0M | -13.5% | 30.6 t | $228.60 | $81K | 840 kg |
| June 2025 | $5.7M | -10.5% | 15.7 t | $361.47 | $77K | 767 kg |
| May 2025 | $5.6M | -18.5% | 22.5 t | $250.03 | $147K | 1.5 t |
| April 2025 | $6.9M | +35.5% | 26.2 t | $265.25 | $115K | 1.4 t |
| March 2025 | $6.4M | +50.3% | 15.6 t | $410.75 | $128K | 1.3 t |
| February 2025 | $7.2M | +177.6% | 20.1 t | $358.07 | $76K | 559 kg |
| January 2025 | $6.1M | +260.7% | 22.9 t | $267.08 | $80K | 698 kg |
| December 2024 | $5.7M | +157.3% | 19.5 t | $293.12 | $107K | 536 kg |
| November 2024 | $8.4M | +111.1% | 29.5 t | $285.27 | $121K | 867 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 Hong Kong
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $140.6M | 98.3% | +92.6% | $15.2M |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $2.0M | 1.4% | +15.6% | $127K |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $230K | 0.2% | -42.7% | $11K |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $201K | 0.1% | -46.1% | $3,639 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Hong Kong