Paper and paperboard: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 48 · 종이와 판지, 제지용 펄프ㆍ종이ㆍ판지의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.5 million of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to South Africa, down 32.4% from September 2026 and up 102.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of paper and paperboard (HS 48) to South Africa totalled $26.5 million, up 58.1% from the 12 months before ($16.8 million).
South Africa took 1.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 18th of 189 destinations (22nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.3% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $0.65 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.68 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $73,737 (up 263.7% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.5M | +102.7% | 3,832 t | $0.65 | $74K | 88.9 t |
| September 2026 | $3.7M | +92.5% | 5,873 t | $0.63 | $4 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $2.2M | +30.8% | 3,104 t | $0.70 | $18K | 24.1 t |
| July 2026 | $3.2M | +123.2% | 5,187 t | $0.62 | $52K | 71.7 t |
| June 2026 | $2.0M | +42.7% | 2,824 t | $0.69 | $65K | 67.3 t |
| May 2026 | $2.3M | +102.3% | 3,859 t | $0.59 | $23 | 2 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.6M | +53.7% | 3,720 t | $0.69 | $99K | 112 t |
| March 2026 | $2.7M | +155.7% | 4,509 t | $0.61 | $22K | 22.7 t |
| February 2026 | $1.2M | +2.6% | 1,641 t | $0.75 | $41K | 44.3 t |
| January 2026 | $1.6M | +79.3% | 2,205 t | $0.73 | $42K | 44.8 t |
| December 2025 | $1.3M | +13.5% | 1,953 t | $0.66 | $60K | 66.1 t |
| November 2025 | $1.2M | -38.8% | 2,071 t | $0.60 | $89K | 88.9 t |
| October 2025 | $1.2M | +8.1% | 1,827 t | $0.68 | $20K | 22.0 t |
| September 2025 | $1.9M | +74.2% | 2,593 t | $0.74 | $43K | 46.8 t |
| August 2025 | $1.7M | +11.4% | 2,147 t | $0.77 | $241K | 274 t |
| July 2025 | $1.4M | +25.7% | 1,927 t | $0.75 | $135K | 153 t |
| June 2025 | $1.4M | -18.2% | 1,934 t | $0.71 | $100K | 113 t |
| May 2025 | $1.1M | -22.7% | 1,652 t | $0.68 | $84 | 131 kg |
| April 2025 | $1.7M | -15.0% | 2,345 t | $0.72 | $20K | 22.1 t |
| March 2025 | $1.1M | -49.2% | 1,324 t | $0.81 | $37K | 42.3 t |
| February 2025 | $1.2M | -45.8% | 1,591 t | $0.75 | $20K | 22.6 t |
| January 2025 | $900K | -57.5% | 1,394 t | $0.65 | $136 | 13 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.1M | -52.6% | 1,447 t | $0.79 | $59K | 66.4 t |
| November 2024 | $2.0M | +36.3% | 3,018 t | $0.67 | $7,962 | 899 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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 | Paper and paperboard coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances | $21.0M | 79.4% | +82.4% | $1.8M |
| 4809 | Carbon and self-copy paper, in rolls or large sheets | $5.0M | 18.9% | -0.6% | $749K |
| 4811 | Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or surface-decorated | $153K | 0.6% | +327.8% | $0 |
| 4802 | Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, etc. | $84K | 0.3% | +133.9% | $0 |
| 4820 | Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, etc. | $80K | 0.3% | +21.5% | $7 |
| 4805 | Other uncoated paper and paperboard | $33K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 4814 | Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, etc. | $32K | 0.1% | +125.0% | $0 |
| 4821 | Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed | $24K | 0.1% | +22.2% | $7 |
| 4823 | Other paper and paperboard articles, cut to size | $20K | 0.1% | +40.8% | $2,145 |
| 4818 | Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, etc. | $19K | 0.1% | – | $94 |
| 4819 | Paper and paperboard cartons, boxes, bags and packing containers | $15K | 0.1% | – | $42 |
| 4816 | Carbon and self-copy paper, cut to size; duplicator stencils | $3,177 | 0.0% | – | $120 |
| 4813 | Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes | $2,239 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4808 | Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, etc. | $1,094 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 4817 | Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, etc. | $485 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Paper and paperboard to all countries · all exports to South Africa