Furskins and artificial fur: South Korea exports to China
HS chapter 43 · 모피ㆍ인조모피와 이들의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $272,252 of furskins and artificial fur (HS 43) to China, up 19.0% from September 2026 and up 513.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of furskins and artificial fur (HS 43) to China totalled $1.0 million, up 2.3% from the 12 months before ($995,224).
China took 12.8% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 34 destinations (4th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to China over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $119.62 per kg of net weight, compared with $3.42 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from China in October 2026 were $6.7 million (up 60.0% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $6.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $272K | +513.5% | 2.3 t | $119.62 | $6.7M | 100 t |
| September 2026 | $229K | +108.9% | 4.8 t | $47.73 | $4.9M | 44.4 t |
| August 2026 | $16K | -66.5% | 3.8 t | $4.19 | $4.4M | 28.8 t |
| July 2026 | $74K | -37.0% | 2.7 t | $27.68 | $4.8M | 44.7 t |
| June 2026 | $12K | -93.4% | 10.9 t | $1.11 | $3.1M | 29.5 t |
| May 2026 | $14K | -82.2% | 8.1 t | $1.70 | $2.4M | 21.4 t |
| April 2026 | $19K | -45.3% | 4.8 t | $3.83 | $1.2M | 14.2 t |
| March 2026 | $24K | -78.8% | 13.6 t | $1.79 | $438K | 5.9 t |
| February 2026 | $122K | -43.0% | 233 kg | $523.39 | $618K | 11.3 t |
| January 2026 | $156K | +1,416% | 16.1 t | $9.65 | $2.2M | 32.0 t |
| December 2025 | $21K | +33.2% | 6.3 t | $3.27 | $4.4M | 78.9 t |
| November 2025 | $60K | +149.9% | 6.3 t | $9.58 | $4.0M | 72.2 t |
| October 2025 | $44K | -77.7% | 13.0 t | $3.42 | $4.2M | 47.6 t |
| September 2025 | $109K | +33.9% | 4.0 t | $27.71 | $3.6M | 45.4 t |
| August 2025 | $47K | -42.3% | 5.6 t | $8.48 | $5.6M | 60.4 t |
| July 2025 | $118K | +31.6% | 4.7 t | $25.05 | $3.4M | 35.9 t |
| June 2025 | $186K | +217.9% | 4.6 t | $40.82 | $2.8M | 26.3 t |
| May 2025 | $78K | +314.1% | 4.3 t | $18.04 | $1.6M | 17.4 t |
| April 2025 | $34K | +79.9% | 14.4 t | $2.36 | $576K | 13.9 t |
| March 2025 | $115K | +927.3% | 14.5 t | $7.94 | $721K | 12.4 t |
| February 2025 | $214K | +958.5% | 2.8 t | $76.39 | $365K | 11.0 t |
| January 2025 | $10K | -23.2% | 5.2 t | $1.97 | $1.8M | 26.5 t |
| December 2024 | $16K | -72.5% | 6.5 t | $2.41 | $4.6M | 70.2 t |
| November 2024 | $24K | -44.4% | 6.0 t | $4.00 | $6.5M | 81.1 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 China
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4303 | Articles of apparel, clothing accessories and other articles of furskin | $727K | 71.4% | -7.9% | $256K |
| 4302 | Tanned or dressed furskins, unassembled, etc. | $206K | 20.3% | +123.5% | $5,234 |
| 4304 | Artificial fur and articles thereof | $85K | 8.3% | -25.1% | $11K |
See also: Furskins and artificial fur to all countries · all exports to China