Wood and articles of wood: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 44 · 목재와 그 제품, 목탄 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $845,106 of wood and articles of wood (HS 44) to Japan, up 11.1% from September 2026 and up 55.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of wood and articles of wood (HS 44) to Japan totalled $8.5 million, down 3.1% from the 12 months before ($8.8 million).
Japan took 10.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 131 destinations (2nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.99 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.23 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $2.0 million (down 6.7% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $1.2 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $845K | +55.4% | 424 t | $1.99 | $2.0M | 7,989 t |
| September 2026 | $760K | +18.9% | 315 t | $2.42 | $2.1M | 9,161 t |
| August 2026 | $616K | +1.6% | 381 t | $1.62 | $1.6M | 5,236 t |
| July 2026 | $673K | -9.9% | 487 t | $1.38 | $2.8M | 12,808 t |
| June 2026 | $864K | +44.6% | 600 t | $1.44 | $3.4M | 17,557 t |
| May 2026 | $625K | -2.9% | 411 t | $1.52 | $1.9M | 8,211 t |
| April 2026 | $800K | +16.4% | 405 t | $1.98 | $2.2M | 9,339 t |
| March 2026 | $925K | +41.3% | 416 t | $2.22 | $2.0M | 7,486 t |
| February 2026 | $727K | +5.3% | 344 t | $2.11 | $2.4M | 10,308 t |
| January 2026 | $646K | -7.0% | 480 t | $1.35 | $1.5M | 6,572 t |
| December 2025 | $515K | -10.6% | 317 t | $1.63 | $2.0M | 9,010 t |
| November 2025 | $496K | -70.6% | 317 t | $1.56 | $2.0M | 9,258 t |
| October 2025 | $544K | -24.2% | 244 t | $2.23 | $2.2M | 9,980 t |
| September 2025 | $639K | -3.6% | 324 t | $1.97 | $1.8M | 7,503 t |
| August 2025 | $606K | -26.4% | 432 t | $1.40 | $1.6M | 6,013 t |
| July 2025 | $746K | +16.8% | 531 t | $1.41 | $2.5M | 11,406 t |
| June 2025 | $598K | -5.0% | 455 t | $1.31 | $2.5M | 11,483 t |
| May 2025 | $643K | -4.3% | 425 t | $1.51 | $2.2M | 8,368 t |
| April 2025 | $687K | -24.0% | 425 t | $1.62 | $1.7M | 5,848 t |
| March 2025 | $655K | +15.6% | 508 t | $1.29 | $2.7M | 11,644 t |
| February 2025 | $690K | -44.7% | 481 t | $1.44 | $1.7M | 6,681 t |
| January 2025 | $694K | -44.2% | 393 t | $1.77 | $1.6M | 5,951 t |
| December 2024 | $575K | -25.1% | 189 t | $3.05 | $3.0M | 14,141 t |
| November 2024 | $1.7M | +26.8% | 669 t | $2.52 | $1.7M | 5,778 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 Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4412 | Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood | $1.7M | 19.7% | +2.9% | $103K |
| 4411 | Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, etc. | $1.4M | 16.7% | -22.6% | $168K |
| 4414 | Wooden frames for paintings, photographs, mirrors or similar objects | $1.0M | 12.1% | -3.6% | $84K |
| 4407 | Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, etc. | $1.0M | 11.8% | -5.9% | $118K |
| 4421 | Other articles of wood | $862K | 10.2% | +25.5% | $61K |
| 4415 | Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood, etc. | $826K | 9.7% | +110.8% | $91K |
| 4409 | Wood continuously shaped along any of its edges, ends or faces, etc. | $629K | 7.4% | +392.6% | $78K |
| 4410 | Particle board, etc. | $267K | 3.1% | +20.9% | $17K |
| 4402 | Wood charcoal, whether or not agglomerated, etc. | $230K | 2.7% | +11.7% | $53K |
| 4417 | Tools, tool bodies, tool handles, broom or brush bodies and handles, of wood, etc. | $165K | 1.9% | -28.9% | $14K |
| 4420 | Wood marquetry and inlaid wood, etc. | $136K | 1.6% | -83.5% | $31K |
| 4418 | Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, etc. | $119K | 1.4% | -43.2% | $5,343 |
| 4419 | Tableware and kitchenware, of wood | $85K | 1.0% | -42.0% | $19K |
| 4408 | Sheets for veneering, for plywood or for similar laminated wood and other wood, etc. | $23K | 0.3% | -45.4% | $0 |
| 4401 | Fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in faggots or in similar forms, etc. | $15K | 0.2% | -56.4% | $2,797 |
| 4406 | Railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood | $14K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 4416 | Casks, barrels, vats, tubs and other coopers' products and parts thereof, etc. | $79 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4413 | Densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes | $23 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Wood and articles of wood to all countries · all exports to Japan