Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to Israel
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $130,711 of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Israel, down 59.8% from September 2026 and down 73.6% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Israel totalled $3.1 million, down 44.5% from the 12 months before ($5.6 million).
Israel took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 45th of 189 destinations (38th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Israel over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.79 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.74 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Israel in October 2026 were $60,330 (down 27.2% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $70,381 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $131K | -73.6% | 46.8 t | $2.79 | $60K | 1.3 t |
| September 2026 | $325K | -33.7% | 300 t | $1.09 | $81K | 291 kg |
| August 2026 | $322K | +18.0% | 403 t | $0.80 | $94K | 4.4 t |
| July 2026 | $163K | -30.6% | 213 t | $0.77 | $40K | 767 kg |
| June 2026 | $183K | -73.0% | 233 t | $0.78 | $53K | 1.0 t |
| May 2026 | $224K | -57.0% | 219 t | $1.02 | $96K | 1.2 t |
| April 2026 | $81K | -59.4% | 86.2 t | $0.94 | $45K | 52 kg |
| March 2026 | $372K | -24.1% | 376 t | $0.99 | $73K | 1.0 t |
| February 2026 | $316K | -44.0% | 389 t | $0.81 | $38K | 626 kg |
| January 2026 | $422K | -41.8% | 487 t | $0.87 | $61K | 417 kg |
| December 2025 | $199K | -59.7% | 184 t | $1.08 | $68K | 912 kg |
| November 2025 | $371K | -15.3% | 271 t | $1.37 | $94K | 136 kg |
| October 2025 | $496K | -13.9% | 665 t | $0.74 | $83K | 1.4 t |
| September 2025 | $490K | +504.8% | 506 t | $0.97 | $74K | 1.0 t |
| August 2025 | $273K | -18.4% | 292 t | $0.93 | $47K | 308 kg |
| July 2025 | $235K | -69.5% | 204 t | $1.15 | $77K | 543 kg |
| June 2025 | $676K | +113.9% | 788 t | $0.86 | $56K | 577 kg |
| May 2025 | $522K | +18.2% | 653 t | $0.80 | $59K | 799 kg |
| April 2025 | $200K | -59.6% | 240 t | $0.84 | $20K | 680 kg |
| March 2025 | $490K | -16.2% | 552 t | $0.89 | $17K | 1.2 t |
| February 2025 | $564K | +98.1% | 728 t | $0.77 | $16K | 2.0 t |
| January 2025 | $726K | +56.8% | 863 t | $0.84 | $39K | 1.8 t |
| December 2024 | $494K | +45.1% | 582 t | $0.85 | $14K | 561 kg |
| November 2024 | $438K | +35.5% | 510 t | $0.86 | $29K | 1.5 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 Israel
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $1.9M | 62.0% | -57.5% | $26K |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $604K | 19.4% | +20.1% | $47K |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $332K | 10.7% | -24.4% | $0 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $164K | 5.3% | +113.7% | $53K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $36K | 1.2% | – | $630 |
| 4816 | Carbon and self-copy paper, cut to size; duplicator stencils | $10K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $10K | 0.3% | -61.7% | $579 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $9,796 | 0.3% | – | $13 |
| 4803 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, etc. | $6,048 | 0.2% | – | $3,024 |
| 4808 | Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, etc. | $5,562 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $3,178 | 0.1% | – | $80 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $818 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $243 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $102 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4812 | Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp | $21 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4801 | Newsprint, in rolls or sheets | $12 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to Israel