Man-made filaments: South Korea exports to France
HS chapter 54 · 인조필라멘트, 인조방직용 섬유재료의 스트립(strip)과 이와 유사한 것 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.2 million of man-made filaments (HS 54) to France, up 50.3% from September 2026 and up 104.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of man-made filaments (HS 54) to France totalled $8.6 million, up 14.0% from the 12 months before ($7.5 million).
France took 0.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 29th of 134 destinations (33rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to France over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $7.23 per kg of net weight, compared with $13.20 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from France in October 2026 were $1.2 million (down 41.6% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $86,041 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.2M | +104.3% | 160 t | $7.23 | $1.2M | 305 t |
| September 2026 | $769K | +42.7% | 88.0 t | $8.74 | $2.0M | 487 t |
| August 2026 | $724K | +69.9% | 125 t | $5.79 | $832K | 188 t |
| July 2026 | $715K | +19.4% | 148 t | $4.84 | $588K | 138 t |
| June 2026 | $793K | +89.0% | 145 t | $5.48 | $520K | 122 t |
| May 2026 | $397K | -27.0% | 41.2 t | $9.64 | $54K | 1.6 t |
| April 2026 | $681K | -13.0% | 66.8 t | $10.19 | $27K | 426 kg |
| March 2026 | $766K | +158.7% | 72.8 t | $10.53 | $33K | 256 kg |
| February 2026 | $651K | -5.0% | 62.9 t | $10.35 | $2,674 | 30 kg |
| January 2026 | $692K | -13.0% | 82.5 t | $8.38 | $11K | 234 kg |
| December 2025 | $846K | -11.5% | 109 t | $7.75 | $870K | 183 t |
| November 2025 | $371K | -58.7% | 68.5 t | $5.41 | $1.8M | 366 t |
| October 2025 | $566K | -45.6% | 42.8 t | $13.20 | $2.1M | 442 t |
| September 2025 | $539K | +28.0% | 43.0 t | $12.51 | $2.9M | 609 t |
| August 2025 | $426K | -46.3% | 26.6 t | $16.04 | $798K | 168 t |
| July 2025 | $598K | -19.6% | 53.2 t | $11.26 | $1.9M | 367 t |
| June 2025 | $420K | +35.7% | 30.3 t | $13.83 | $697K | 125 t |
| May 2025 | $544K | -49.7% | 32.2 t | $16.88 | $19K | 91 kg |
| April 2025 | $783K | -0.1% | 72.5 t | $10.79 | $81K | 1.7 t |
| March 2025 | $296K | -69.9% | 19.5 t | $15.15 | $1.1M | 245 t |
| February 2025 | $685K | -31.4% | 80.9 t | $8.47 | $81K | 2.2 t |
| January 2025 | $796K | -26.0% | 112 t | $7.09 | $22K | 736 kg |
| December 2024 | $955K | +18.7% | 71.1 t | $13.43 | $20K | 129 kg |
| November 2024 | $898K | -19.8% | 91.7 t | $9.79 | $465K | 79.4 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 France
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5402 | Synthetic filament yarn | $5.0M | 58.9% | +35.7% | $842K |
| 5407 | Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn | $3.4M | 39.3% | -8.4% | $313K |
| 5404 | Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional, etc. | $98K | 1.1% | +16.4% | $0 |
| 5408 | Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, etc. | $50K | 0.6% | +69.1% | $0 |
| 5401 | Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | $2,293 | 0.0% | – | $230 |
See also: Man-made filaments to all countries · all exports to France