Wool and animal hair: South Korea exports to Vietnam
HS chapter 51 · 양모ㆍ동물의 부드러운 털이나 거친 털ㆍ말의 털로 만든 실과 직물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $522,456 of wool and animal hair (HS 51) to Vietnam, down 10.9% from September 2026 and up 142.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of wool and animal hair (HS 51) to Vietnam totalled $11.1 million, up 31.6% from the 12 months before ($8.4 million).
Vietnam took 29.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 1st of 45 destinations (3rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Vietnam over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $16.67 per kg of net weight, compared with $15.14 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Vietnam in October 2026 were $229,030 (down 61.8% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $293,426 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $522K | +142.7% | 31.3 t | $16.67 | $229K | 18.7 t |
| September 2026 | $587K | +156.5% | 25.7 t | $22.82 | $86K | 6.4 t |
| August 2026 | $679K | -4.6% | 29.7 t | $22.85 | $329K | 21.4 t |
| July 2026 | $1.5M | +41.1% | 71.1 t | $20.72 | $104K | 7.6 t |
| June 2026 | $2.2M | +60.9% | 123 t | $17.66 | $399K | 33.3 t |
| May 2026 | $1.9M | -10.7% | 91.0 t | $20.84 | $142K | 13.0 t |
| April 2026 | $2.3M | +88.5% | 137 t | $16.77 | $328K | 28.4 t |
| March 2026 | $551K | +28.2% | 32.2 t | $17.11 | $208K | 19.7 t |
| February 2026 | $242K | +46.2% | 20.2 t | $11.96 | $105K | 12.6 t |
| January 2026 | $276K | +111.2% | 13.6 t | $20.31 | $216K | 21.4 t |
| December 2025 | $218K | +5.6% | 17.2 t | $12.69 | $589K | 44.5 t |
| November 2025 | $147K | -74.7% | 10.1 t | $14.59 | $596K | 38.6 t |
| October 2025 | $215K | -56.1% | 14.2 t | $15.14 | $600K | 44.6 t |
| September 2025 | $229K | -78.8% | 13.8 t | $16.61 | $291K | 22.3 t |
| August 2025 | $712K | +134.2% | 32.1 t | $22.16 | $345K | 31.6 t |
| July 2025 | $1.0M | -53.1% | 49.1 t | $21.26 | $493K | 37.3 t |
| June 2025 | $1.4M | -57.8% | 81.2 t | $16.68 | $437K | 30.3 t |
| May 2025 | $2.1M | -25.2% | 103 t | $20.61 | $398K | 29.2 t |
| April 2025 | $1.2M | -63.0% | 81.9 t | $14.85 | $615K | 47.0 t |
| March 2025 | $430K | +25.9% | 25.4 t | $16.92 | $521K | 40.8 t |
| February 2025 | $165K | -86.4% | 29.3 t | $5.64 | $332K | 33.5 t |
| January 2025 | $130K | -66.2% | 22.3 t | $5.86 | $370K | 28.1 t |
| December 2024 | $206K | -68.8% | 29.7 t | $6.94 | $864K | 56.5 t |
| November 2024 | $582K | -52.4% | 52.6 t | $11.06 | $518K | 36.1 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 Vietnam
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5107 | Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale | $4.0M | 36.2% | +262.6% | $276K |
| 5112 | Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair | $3.8M | 34.4% | +36.9% | $76K |
| 5106 | Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale | $1.3M | 11.9% | +7.1% | $9,078 |
| 5111 | Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair | $834K | 7.5% | -51.1% | $28K |
| 5109 | Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale | $497K | 4.5% | -34.6% | $3,153 |
| 5101 | Wool, not carded or combed | $268K | 2.4% | -36.8% | $98K |
| 5108 | Yarn of fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale, etc. | $236K | 2.1% | +38.3% | $24K |
| 5105 | Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed, etc. | $91K | 0.8% | -58.2% | $0 |
| 5113 | Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair | $9,904 | 0.1% | – | $9,359 |
See also: Wool and animal hair to all countries · all exports to Vietnam