Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Mexico
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 $31,276 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Mexico, down 73.1% from September 2026 and down 23.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Mexico totalled $1.1 million, up 98.8% from the 12 months before ($536,200).
Mexico took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 30th of 179 destinations (34th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Mexico over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $76.28 per kg of net weight, compared with $31.93 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Mexico in October 2026 were $22,984 (down 69.9% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $8,292 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $31K | -23.7% | 410 kg | $76.28 | $23K | 354 kg |
| September 2026 | $116K | +16.7% | 1.1 t | $105.98 | $66K | 535 kg |
| August 2026 | $22K | -5.1% | 398 kg | $55.42 | $103K | 488 kg |
| July 2026 | $74K | -53.3% | 1.3 t | $55.68 | $120K | 900 kg |
| June 2026 | $77K | +1.9% | 1.6 t | $48.72 | $743K | 5.7 t |
| May 2026 | $56K | +142.3% | 968 kg | $57.54 | $243K | 1.1 t |
| April 2026 | $151K | +734.5% | 2.5 t | $60.41 | $62K | 308 kg |
| March 2026 | $86K | – | 1.7 t | $50.61 | $133K | 628 kg |
| February 2026 | $194K | +891.6% | 2.3 t | $85.99 | $94K | 1.0 t |
| January 2026 | $160K | – | 3.2 t | $50.48 | $71K | 845 kg |
| December 2025 | $48K | +7.4% | 1.2 t | $38.66 | $111K | 686 kg |
| November 2025 | $51K | +245.5% | 1.3 t | $40.52 | $267K | 1.3 t |
| October 2025 | $41K | – | 1.3 t | $31.93 | $76K | 621 kg |
| September 2025 | $100K | +791.0% | 2.9 t | $34.21 | $80K | 640 kg |
| August 2025 | $23K | -6.5% | 656 kg | $35.44 | $178K | 1.4 t |
| July 2025 | $159K | +641.3% | 3.1 t | $50.47 | $41K | 682 kg |
| June 2025 | $75K | +538.1% | 1.3 t | $59.76 | $92K | 766 kg |
| May 2025 | $23K | -16.4% | 508 kg | $45.24 | $104K | 2.5 t |
| April 2025 | $18K | – | 594 kg | $30.40 | $200K | 1.4 t |
| March 2025 | $9,349 | -94.4% | 174 kg | $53.73 | $62K | 1.0 t |
| February 2025 | $20K | – | 319 kg | $61.36 | $88K | 1.4 t |
| January 2025 | $8,825 | – | 89 kg | $99.16 | $117K | 1.8 t |
| December 2024 | $44K | +220.7% | 287 kg | $154.77 | $176K | 2.0 t |
| November 2024 | $15K | +28.2% | 620 kg | $23.74 | $72K | 1.4 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 Mexico
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $535K | 50.2% | +1,004% | $0 |
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $480K | 45.0% | +10.8% | $28K |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $37K | 3.5% | -25.1% | $2,939 |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $14K | 1.3% | – | $46 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Mexico