Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to the Netherlands
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 $447,008 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to the Netherlands, up 62.6% from September 2026 and up 7.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to the Netherlands totalled $17.9 million, up 125.9% from the 12 months before ($7.9 million).
The Netherlands took 2.7% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 8th of 179 destinations (12th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to the Netherlands over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $92.76 per kg of net weight, compared with $114.06 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the Netherlands in October 2026 were $107,499 (down 60.4% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $339,509 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $447K | +7.7% | 4.8 t | $92.76 | $107K | 3.0 t |
| September 2026 | $275K | -7.0% | 3.2 t | $86.30 | $157K | 9.2 t |
| August 2026 | $281K | +4.0% | 8.3 t | $33.90 | $122K | 4.2 t |
| July 2026 | $337K | -36.6% | 4.4 t | $76.43 | $76K | 3.5 t |
| June 2026 | $5.0M | +18.2% | 5.1 t | $971.28 | $131K | 4.6 t |
| May 2026 | $898K | +243.7% | 9.9 t | $90.77 | $138K | 4.3 t |
| April 2026 | $387K | +42.7% | 6.4 t | $60.05 | $98K | 2.5 t |
| March 2026 | $267K | -3.9% | 3.3 t | $81.37 | $206K | 3.9 t |
| February 2026 | $341K | -21.9% | 3.5 t | $97.57 | $161K | 5.1 t |
| January 2026 | $224K | +1.5% | 4.0 t | $56.50 | $90K | 2.7 t |
| December 2025 | $224K | -52.5% | 2.9 t | $77.93 | $180K | 3.5 t |
| November 2025 | $9.3M | +3,100% | 3.0 t | $3,104.60 | $111K | 2.9 t |
| October 2025 | $415K | +62.9% | 3.6 t | $114.06 | $271K | 5.2 t |
| September 2025 | $296K | +21.4% | 5.8 t | $50.92 | $178K | 4.2 t |
| August 2025 | $270K | -11.8% | 2.8 t | $97.44 | $110K | 1.4 t |
| July 2025 | $531K | +108.9% | 5.4 t | $97.62 | $161K | 2.1 t |
| June 2025 | $4.2M | +1,825% | 2.1 t | $1,983.42 | $112K | 3.7 t |
| May 2025 | $261K | +22.2% | 3.1 t | $84.02 | $77K | 3.3 t |
| April 2025 | $271K | -1.6% | 5.5 t | $49.54 | $105K | 1.7 t |
| March 2025 | $277K | -3.1% | 3.9 t | $72.03 | $218K | 7.0 t |
| February 2025 | $437K | +93.9% | 6.4 t | $68.49 | $144K | 4.3 t |
| January 2025 | $221K | -3.2% | 3.7 t | $60.26 | $170K | 1.1 t |
| December 2024 | $471K | +138.8% | 13.4 t | $35.12 | $326K | 10.7 t |
| November 2024 | $290K | +39.7% | 3.9 t | $74.88 | $287K | 6.5 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 the Netherlands
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $17.4M | 97.4% | +127.4% | $351K |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $349K | 1.9% | +74.6% | $58K |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $102K | 0.6% | +83.1% | $38K |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $10K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to the Netherlands