Leather articles, handbags and travel goods: South Korea exports to Singapore
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 $545,347 of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Singapore, down 32.4% from September 2026 and down 5.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of leather articles, handbags and travel goods (HS 42) to Singapore totalled $12.1 million, up 114.3% from the 12 months before ($5.7 million).
Singapore took 1.8% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 11th of 179 destinations (13th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Singapore over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $63.31 per kg of net weight, compared with $110.61 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Singapore in October 2026 were $118,884 (up 108.9% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $426,463 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $545K | -5.0% | 8.6 t | $63.31 | $119K | 1.4 t |
| September 2026 | $807K | -1.1% | 8.9 t | $90.53 | $74K | 825 kg |
| August 2026 | $380K | -26.4% | 6.6 t | $57.57 | $90K | 958 kg |
| July 2026 | $489K | +15.4% | 5.6 t | $86.60 | $54K | 813 kg |
| June 2026 | $581K | +39.3% | 5.3 t | $109.59 | $97K | 1.0 t |
| May 2026 | $1.9M | +267.4% | 6.3 t | $293.97 | $126K | 1.4 t |
| April 2026 | $3.1M | +615.3% | 9.6 t | $323.10 | $117K | 1.1 t |
| March 2026 | $2.6M | +707.3% | 6.5 t | $398.59 | $62K | 492 kg |
| February 2026 | $333K | -48.5% | 2.6 t | $126.31 | $109K | 348 kg |
| January 2026 | $444K | +47.6% | 7.6 t | $58.51 | $405K | 1.3 t |
| December 2025 | $432K | +18.4% | 4.4 t | $98.62 | $51K | 654 kg |
| November 2025 | $557K | +66.2% | 7.1 t | $78.88 | $86K | 613 kg |
| October 2025 | $574K | +25.8% | 5.2 t | $110.61 | $57K | 544 kg |
| September 2025 | $816K | +97.6% | 8.1 t | $101.17 | $46K | 477 kg |
| August 2025 | $517K | -17.5% | 11.2 t | $46.12 | $249K | 1.5 t |
| July 2025 | $424K | -51.6% | 4.6 t | $92.01 | $45K | 446 kg |
| June 2025 | $417K | -29.0% | 7.0 t | $59.86 | $29K | 364 kg |
| May 2025 | $505K | -10.5% | 7.0 t | $72.61 | $23K | 480 kg |
| April 2025 | $431K | -32.7% | 5.3 t | $80.65 | $36K | 495 kg |
| March 2025 | $323K | -50.5% | 3.9 t | $82.62 | $33K | 403 kg |
| February 2025 | $647K | +28.9% | 6.3 t | $102.17 | $42K | 858 kg |
| January 2025 | $301K | -59.7% | 2.6 t | $113.91 | $59K | 743 kg |
| December 2024 | $365K | -37.0% | 7.1 t | $51.12 | $147K | 948 kg |
| November 2024 | $335K | -53.5% | 4.1 t | $82.42 | $83K | 576 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 Singapore
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4202 | Trunks, suitcases, handbags and similar containers | $11.5M | 95.0% | +112.6% | $526K |
| 4203 | Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, etc. | $467K | 3.9% | +194.3% | $15K |
| 4201 | Saddlery and harness for any animal, of any material, etc. | $120K | 1.0% | +107.6% | $3,658 |
| 4205 | Other articles of leather or of composition leather | $15K | 0.1% | -31.4% | $317 |
See also: Leather articles, handbags and travel goods to all countries · all exports to Singapore