Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to Cambodia
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $121,375 of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Cambodia, down 66.8% from September 2026 and up 12.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Cambodia totalled $2.7 million, up 94.5% from the 12 months before ($1.4 million).
Cambodia took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 47th of 189 destinations (62nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.4% of South Korea's goods exports to Cambodia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.15 per kg of net weight, compared with $3.16 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Cambodia in October 2026 were $114,738 (down 28.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $6,637 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $121K | +12.8% | 105 t | $1.15 | $115K | 3.8 t |
| September 2026 | $366K | +240.4% | 738 t | $0.50 | $123K | 3.9 t |
| August 2026 | $183K | +34.9% | 220 t | $0.83 | $137K | 4.0 t |
| July 2026 | $408K | +284.0% | 696 t | $0.59 | $140K | 4.1 t |
| June 2026 | $239K | +19.3% | 301 t | $0.79 | $121K | 3.5 t |
| May 2026 | $430K | +255.8% | 664 t | $0.65 | $158K | 2.5 t |
| April 2026 | $215K | +117.9% | 312 t | $0.69 | $261K | 17.4 t |
| March 2026 | $139K | +114.6% | 115 t | $1.21 | $194K | 4.6 t |
| February 2026 | $203K | +175.5% | 329 t | $0.62 | $161K | 5.7 t |
| January 2026 | $143K | +86.7% | 241 t | $0.59 | $180K | 13.8 t |
| December 2025 | $145K | -30.1% | 175 t | $0.83 | $161K | 4.2 t |
| November 2025 | $150K | +35.9% | 67.2 t | $2.23 | $181K | 3.0 t |
| October 2025 | $108K | +165.8% | 34.1 t | $3.16 | $161K | 10.2 t |
| September 2025 | $107K | -13.8% | 39.6 t | $2.71 | $142K | 4.6 t |
| August 2025 | $136K | +154.7% | 177 t | $0.77 | $159K | 4.0 t |
| July 2025 | $106K | -61.7% | 85.6 t | $1.24 | $139K | 4.2 t |
| June 2025 | $200K | -28.9% | 116 t | $1.72 | $125K | 1.7 t |
| May 2025 | $121K | -65.9% | 34.3 t | $3.52 | $173K | 3.7 t |
| April 2025 | $99K | -49.4% | 66.8 t | $1.48 | $69K | 2.1 t |
| March 2025 | $65K | -70.9% | 18.4 t | $3.52 | $209K | 4.6 t |
| February 2025 | $74K | -71.9% | 8.9 t | $8.31 | $374K | 6.0 t |
| January 2025 | $77K | -43.7% | 13.3 t | $5.76 | $246K | 6.0 t |
| December 2024 | $208K | -1.6% | 124 t | $1.68 | $50K | 1.8 t |
| November 2024 | $110K | +213.6% | 80.3 t | $1.38 | $151K | 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 Cambodia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $1.1M | 41.1% | +511.2% | $0 |
| 4805 | Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $391K | 14.3% | +1,649% | $0 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $323K | 11.8% | +68.1% | $15K |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $234K | 8.5% | -27.7% | $11K |
| 4801 | Newsprint, in rolls or sheets | $198K | 7.2% | – | $52K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $176K | 6.4% | -43.5% | $2,958 |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $156K | 5.7% | -31.5% | $26K |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $69K | 2.5% | +30.1% | $5,629 |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $33K | 1.2% | – | $4,253 |
| 4804 | Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, etc. | $15K | 0.6% | -46.6% | $0 |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $6,800 | 0.2% | – | $3,400 |
| 4816 | Carbon and self-copy paper, cut to size; duplicator stencils | $4,044 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $3,938 | 0.1% | -86.9% | $0 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $3,879 | 0.1% | -75.0% | $443 |
| 4803 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, etc. | $1,103 | 0.0% | – | $378 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to Cambodia