Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to the United Kingdom
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.3 million of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to the United Kingdom, down 51.1% from September 2026 and down 14.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to the United Kingdom totalled $31.0 million, up 37.0% from the 12 months before ($22.6 million).
The United Kingdom took 1.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 16th of 189 destinations (19th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.4% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Kingdom over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $0.98 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.16 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United Kingdom in October 2026 were $1.3 million (down 44.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $24,413 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.3M | -14.5% | 1,316 t | $0.98 | $1.3M | 811 t |
| September 2026 | $2.6M | +20.8% | 2,450 t | $1.07 | $1.1M | 1,136 t |
| August 2026 | $2.8M | +5.6% | 2,632 t | $1.05 | $1.6M | 1,676 t |
| July 2026 | $4.0M | +22.7% | 3,572 t | $1.11 | $579K | 376 t |
| June 2026 | $1.7M | -34.8% | 1,513 t | $1.15 | $965K | 861 t |
| May 2026 | $3.3M | +146.7% | 2,873 t | $1.13 | $1.7M | 975 t |
| April 2026 | $3.2M | +51.4% | 2,971 t | $1.07 | $915K | 738 t |
| March 2026 | $3.1M | +104.1% | 2,704 t | $1.15 | $1.4M | 1,280 t |
| February 2026 | $3.3M | +92.9% | 1,180 t | $2.82 | $1.6M | 1,188 t |
| January 2026 | $1.7M | +73.0% | 1,654 t | $1.03 | $1.5M | 823 t |
| December 2025 | $1.7M | +31.9% | 1,636 t | $1.02 | $1.8M | 794 t |
| November 2025 | $2.3M | +57.9% | 2,329 t | $1.00 | $862K | 371 t |
| October 2025 | $1.5M | -39.7% | 1,296 t | $1.16 | $2.3M | 2,428 t |
| September 2025 | $2.2M | +17.7% | 1,953 t | $1.11 | $1.5M | 1,165 t |
| August 2025 | $2.6M | +58.8% | 2,518 t | $1.04 | $1.2M | 850 t |
| July 2025 | $3.2M | +110.7% | 2,663 t | $1.21 | $1.4M | 1,415 t |
| June 2025 | $2.7M | +66.8% | 2,423 t | $1.10 | $2.1M | 1,961 t |
| May 2025 | $1.3M | -42.2% | 1,086 t | $1.21 | $1.2M | 271 t |
| April 2025 | $2.1M | -8.7% | 2,130 t | $0.99 | $1.1M | 742 t |
| March 2025 | $1.5M | +122.8% | 1,834 t | $0.83 | $856K | 418 t |
| February 2025 | $1.7M | +99.2% | 1,712 t | $1.01 | $804K | 526 t |
| January 2025 | $989K | -13.6% | 975 t | $1.01 | $762K | 496 t |
| December 2024 | $1.3M | +27.9% | 1,118 t | $1.13 | $1.2M | 843 t |
| November 2024 | $1.5M | +54.3% | 1,488 t | $0.99 | $1.4M | 1,127 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 Kingdom
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $12.9M | 41.5% | 0.0% | $646K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $8.6M | 27.8% | +202.0% | $167K |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $3.9M | 12.5% | -15.4% | $317K |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $2.4M | 7.8% | +493.5% | $9,719 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $1.2M | 3.8% | +329.0% | $99K |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $904K | 2.9% | +18.5% | $11K |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $470K | 1.5% | -14.3% | $18K |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $369K | 1.2% | +572.6% | $1,545 |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $115K | 0.4% | -6.9% | $4,134 |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $79K | 0.3% | -2.8% | $3,211 |
| 4816 | Carbon and self-copy paper, cut to size; duplicator stencils | $47K | 0.2% | +69.9% | $4,466 |
| 4805 | Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $22K | 0.1% | – | $4,962 |
| 4804 | Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, etc. | $8,792 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4808 | Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, etc. | $7,392 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $3,594 | 0.0% | – | $111 |
| 4813 | Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes | $2,381 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4803 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, etc. | $501 | 0.0% | -97.5% | $0 |
| 4807 | Composite paper and paperboard, not surface-coated or impregnated, etc. | $499 | 0.0% | – | $4 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to the United Kingdom