Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Malaysia
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 $243,300 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Malaysia, down 27.5% from September 2026 and up 304.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Malaysia totalled $2.0 million, up 24.1% from the 12 months before ($1.6 million).
Malaysia took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 25th of 179 destinations (24th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Malaysia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $52.70 per kg of net weight, compared with $18.24 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Malaysia in October 2026 were $176,400 (up 402.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $66,900 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $243K | +304.7% | 4.6 t | $52.70 | $176K | 3.9 t |
| September 2026 | $335K | +149.4% | 6.1 t | $54.80 | $7,122 | 137 kg |
| August 2026 | $226K | +102.1% | 3.7 t | $60.34 | $11K | 210 kg |
| July 2026 | $192K | +92.1% | 40.0 t | $4.80 | $168K | 3.3 t |
| June 2026 | $197K | -31.8% | 3.6 t | $54.60 | $180K | 3.6 t |
| May 2026 | $113K | +25.8% | 3.3 t | $34.61 | $18K | 653 kg |
| April 2026 | $122K | +99.2% | 3.7 t | $32.96 | $315K | 6.9 t |
| March 2026 | $75K | -36.4% | 1.8 t | $40.96 | $15K | 621 kg |
| February 2026 | $98K | +3.3% | 1.2 t | $85.08 | $159K | 4.5 t |
| January 2026 | $141K | +6.8% | 4.4 t | $31.91 | $13K | 300 kg |
| December 2025 | $142K | -2.0% | 4.0 t | $35.78 | $11K | 410 kg |
| November 2025 | $110K | -59.4% | 4.6 t | $23.80 | $9,829 | 142 kg |
| October 2025 | $60K | -49.9% | 3.3 t | $18.24 | $35K | 921 kg |
| September 2025 | $134K | -70.5% | 2.2 t | $59.82 | $16K | 625 kg |
| August 2025 | $112K | -51.4% | 2.5 t | $44.33 | $32K | 1.9 t |
| July 2025 | $100K | -52.0% | 2.3 t | $44.04 | $9,717 | 355 kg |
| June 2025 | $289K | +35.6% | 5.2 t | $55.87 | $3,232 | 263 kg |
| May 2025 | $90K | -31.4% | 8.2 t | $10.95 | $21K | 742 kg |
| April 2025 | $61K | -27.1% | 1.1 t | $53.77 | $19K | 286 kg |
| March 2025 | $118K | +41.1% | 3.7 t | $31.82 | $4,760 | 152 kg |
| February 2025 | $95K | -47.6% | 1.5 t | $65.54 | $20K | 1.2 t |
| January 2025 | $132K | -3.1% | 1.7 t | $77.63 | $11K | 294 kg |
| December 2024 | $145K | -16.9% | 10.9 t | $13.21 | $23K | 804 kg |
| November 2024 | $272K | +7.9% | 11.7 t | $23.16 | $55K | 459 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 Malaysia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $2.0M | 98.2% | +24.3% | $238K |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $20K | 1.0% | -8.3% | $2,701 |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $12K | 0.6% | – | $924 |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $3,180 | 0.2% | – | $1,573 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Malaysia