Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to Bangladesh
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.3 million of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Bangladesh, up 35.0% from September 2026 and up 21.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Bangladesh totalled $27.0 million, down 13.4% from the 12 months before ($31.1 million).
Bangladesh took 1.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 17th of 189 destinations (15th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Bangladesh over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $0.59 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.49 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.3M | +21.4% | 3,895 t | $0.59 | $31 | 2 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.7M | -49.8% | 2,846 t | $0.60 | $28 | 5 kg |
| August 2026 | $1.9M | -25.9% | 2,797 t | $0.68 | $395 | 319 kg |
| July 2026 | $2.3M | -3.8% | 3,573 t | $0.65 | $7 | 3 kg |
| June 2026 | $2.6M | +2.7% | 4,183 t | $0.61 | $15K | 4.0 t |
| May 2026 | $2.2M | -12.3% | 3,834 t | $0.57 | $2,373 | 985 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.1M | -9.3% | 3,705 t | $0.58 | $357 | 253 kg |
| March 2026 | $3.0M | -4.5% | 5,601 t | $0.53 | $932 | 504 kg |
| February 2026 | $1.8M | -37.8% | 3,244 t | $0.54 | $240 | 14 kg |
| January 2026 | $2.3M | -12.2% | 4,128 t | $0.56 | $3,203 | 810 kg |
| December 2025 | $2.5M | -11.8% | 4,857 t | $0.52 | $131 | 31 kg |
| November 2025 | $2.3M | +10.4% | 4,200 t | $0.54 | $71 | 29 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.9M | -10.5% | 3,881 t | $0.49 | $75 | 32 kg |
| September 2025 | $3.4M | +32.3% | 6,536 t | $0.52 | $426 | 71 kg |
| August 2025 | $2.6M | +105.4% | 5,011 t | $0.51 | $1,328 | 4.3 t |
| July 2025 | $2.4M | -0.5% | 4,446 t | $0.54 | $2,312 | 154 kg |
| June 2025 | $2.5M | -7.6% | 4,515 t | $0.55 | $40 | 8 kg |
| May 2025 | $2.5M | -36.1% | 4,572 t | $0.54 | $117 | 128 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.4M | -16.9% | 4,090 t | $0.58 | $118 | 22 kg |
| March 2025 | $3.1M | +6.3% | 5,455 t | $0.57 | $1,020 | 1.4 t |
| February 2025 | $2.8M | +9.9% | 5,251 t | $0.54 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $2.6M | -0.8% | 4,439 t | $0.59 | $943 | 458 kg |
| December 2024 | $2.9M | +26.9% | 5,030 t | $0.57 | $4 | 1 kg |
| November 2024 | $2.1M | -5.7% | 3,582 t | $0.58 | $2,173 | 1.2 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 Bangladesh
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $18.7M | 69.3% | -23.9% | $1.9M |
| 4801 | Newsprint, in rolls or sheets | $3.1M | 11.5% | +134.8% | $53K |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $1.9M | 7.2% | -29.5% | $155K |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $1.2M | 4.4% | +217.2% | $169K |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $523K | 1.9% | -15.8% | $38K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $322K | 1.2% | -27.9% | $17K |
| 4822 | Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard, etc. | $306K | 1.1% | +1,017% | $13K |
| 4805 | Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $284K | 1.1% | +110.1% | $0 |
| 4804 | Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, etc. | $214K | 0.8% | -59.0% | $0 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $150K | 0.6% | +214.8% | $8,164 |
| 4808 | Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, etc. | $132K | 0.5% | +1.9% | $0 |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $50K | 0.2% | -54.5% | $2,351 |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $43K | 0.2% | +218.8% | $1,223 |
| 4816 | Carbon and self-copy paper, cut to size; duplicator stencils | $12K | 0.0% | -76.6% | $0 |
| 4803 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, etc. | $1,511 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $1,455 | 0.0% | -87.0% | $0 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $8 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to Bangladesh