Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to the United Arab Emirates
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.4 million of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to the United Arab Emirates, up 19.3% from September 2026 and down 32.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to the United Arab Emirates totalled $15.3 million, down 51.7% from the 12 months before ($31.6 million).
The United Arab Emirates took 0.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 26th of 189 destinations (14th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Arab Emirates over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.21 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.93 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.4M | -32.2% | 1,173 t | $1.21 | $7,211 | 653 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.2M | -61.7% | 974 t | $1.22 | $7,113 | 1.3 t |
| August 2026 | $1.6M | -44.0% | 1,641 t | $0.96 | $123 | 1 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.8M | -8.9% | 1,545 t | $1.20 | $11K | 136 kg |
| June 2026 | $1.3M | -34.2% | 904 t | $1.45 | $8,759 | 1.4 t |
| May 2026 | $437K | -81.9% | 233 t | $1.88 | $4,290 | 26 kg |
| April 2026 | $753K | -73.0% | 544 t | $1.38 | $55 | 13 kg |
| March 2026 | $996 | -99.9% | 209 kg | $4.77 | $2,154 | 12 kg |
| February 2026 | $820K | -63.5% | 595 t | $1.38 | $2,335 | 281 kg |
| January 2026 | $2.7M | -8.5% | 2,698 t | $1.02 | $8,383 | 706 kg |
| December 2025 | $1.9M | -44.5% | 1,879 t | $1.00 | $2,796 | 159 kg |
| November 2025 | $1.3M | -65.4% | 1,537 t | $0.85 | $6,295 | 823 kg |
| October 2025 | $2.1M | -20.2% | 2,251 t | $0.93 | $27K | 1.9 t |
| September 2025 | $3.1M | +16.6% | 4,121 t | $0.75 | $7,259 | 893 kg |
| August 2025 | $2.8M | +33.8% | 2,822 t | $1.00 | $3,908 | 982 kg |
| July 2025 | $2.0M | -21.7% | 1,747 t | $1.16 | $14K | 1.7 t |
| June 2025 | $2.0M | -2.1% | 1,720 t | $1.16 | $147K | 86.9 t |
| May 2025 | $2.4M | -34.3% | 2,614 t | $0.92 | $5,033 | 401 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.8M | -37.8% | 3,456 t | $0.81 | $19K | 2.9 t |
| March 2025 | $2.0M | -34.7% | 2,482 t | $0.80 | $6,553 | 3.0 t |
| February 2025 | $2.2M | -42.6% | 2,279 t | $0.99 | $7,124 | 535 kg |
| January 2025 | $3.0M | +37.5% | 3,268 t | $0.92 | $9,267 | 240 kg |
| December 2024 | $3.4M | -7.9% | 4,136 t | $0.82 | $6,423 | 633 kg |
| November 2024 | $3.8M | +98.8% | 3,452 t | $1.09 | $14K | 3.5 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 United Arab Emirates
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $5.8M | 37.8% | -29.0% | $439K |
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $5.0M | 33.0% | -63.9% | $318K |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $3.2M | 21.0% | -13.4% | $403K |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $257K | 1.7% | -17.2% | $33K |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $194K | 1.3% | -51.3% | $43K |
| 4804 | Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, etc. | $163K | 1.1% | -81.2% | $102K |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $131K | 0.9% | -95.9% | $20K |
| 4805 | Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $126K | 0.8% | +17.2% | $0 |
| 4807 | Composite paper and paperboard, not surface-coated or impregnated, etc. | $115K | 0.8% | +58.2% | $34K |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $91K | 0.6% | -57.5% | $532 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $78K | 0.5% | -64.7% | $18K |
| 4808 | Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, etc. | $37K | 0.2% | -47.5% | $1,272 |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $30K | 0.2% | -89.9% | $745 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $22K | 0.1% | -77.6% | $3,704 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $20K | 0.1% | – | $22 |
| 4806 | Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, etc. | $2,160 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4803 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, etc. | $605 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to the United Arab Emirates