Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to Saudi Arabia
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.0 million of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Saudi Arabia, down 7.0% from September 2026 and up 141.2% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to Saudi Arabia totalled $12.8 million, down 20.3% from the 12 months before ($16.0 million).
Saudi Arabia took 0.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 30th of 189 destinations (23rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Saudi Arabia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $0.99 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.75 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.0M | +141.2% | 2,050 t | $0.99 | $16 | 1 kg |
| September 2026 | $2.2M | +39.3% | 2,430 t | $0.90 | $34 | 7 kg |
| August 2026 | $689K | -55.3% | 372 t | $1.85 | $3 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $797K | -42.7% | 698 t | $1.14 | $28 | 1 kg |
| June 2026 | $897K | -30.0% | 887 t | $1.01 | $5,033 | 610 kg |
| May 2026 | $577K | -43.7% | 463 t | $1.25 | $1,093 | 85 kg |
| April 2026 | $519K | -76.6% | 645 t | $0.80 | $35 | 10 kg |
| March 2026 | $131K | -89.6% | 44.1 t | $2.97 | $21 | 3 kg |
| February 2026 | $673K | -56.1% | 801 t | $0.84 | $28 | 10 kg |
| January 2026 | $1.6M | +54.9% | 1,556 t | $1.05 | $4,258 | 196 kg |
| December 2025 | $1.3M | +14.5% | 1,373 t | $0.91 | $26 | 5 kg |
| November 2025 | $1.4M | +13.7% | 1,378 t | $1.02 | $579 | 151 kg |
| October 2025 | $840K | -42.2% | 1,121 t | $0.75 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $1.6M | +84.4% | 1,884 t | $0.83 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $1.5M | +38.0% | 2,091 t | $0.74 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.4M | -20.2% | 1,315 t | $1.06 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $1.3M | -41.9% | 1,648 t | $0.78 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $1.0M | -37.6% | 762 t | $1.34 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.2M | -18.5% | 2,467 t | $0.90 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $1.3M | -18.2% | 1,343 t | $0.94 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $1.5M | -16.0% | 1,315 t | $1.17 | $786 | 4.0 t |
| January 2025 | $1.1M | -29.7% | 1,156 t | $0.91 | $1,198 | 321 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.1M | -63.5% | 1,000 t | $1.09 | $9,152 | 125 kg |
| November 2024 | $1.2M | -26.9% | 1,255 t | $0.99 | $0 | 0 kg |
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 Saudi Arabia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $6.7M | 52.1% | -27.6% | $1.4M |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $2.9M | 22.8% | +36.1% | $409K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $1.3M | 10.0% | -8.4% | $179K |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $447K | 3.5% | -72.2% | $0 |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $322K | 2.5% | +101.0% | $47K |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $302K | 2.4% | -18.3% | $18K |
| 4807 | Composite paper and paperboard, not surface-coated or impregnated, etc. | $294K | 2.3% | +55.8% | $0 |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $141K | 1.1% | +10.8% | $0 |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $138K | 1.1% | +20.1% | $1,776 |
| 4804 | Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, etc. | $121K | 0.9% | -69.0% | $0 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $53K | 0.4% | +158.1% | $0 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $50K | 0.4% | -18.3% | $6,055 |
| 4822 | Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard, etc. | $43K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $22K | 0.2% | +28.7% | $100 |
| 4812 | Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp | $800 | 0.0% | -95.0% | $0 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to Saudi Arabia