Wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage: South Korea exports to France
HS chapter 56 · 워딩(wadding)ㆍ펠트(felt)ㆍ부직포, 특수사, 끈ㆍ배의 밧줄(cordage)ㆍ로프ㆍ케이블과 이들의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $128,238 of wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage (HS 56) to France, down 37.5% from September 2026 and up 8.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage (HS 56) to France totalled $3.3 million, down 5.2% from the 12 months before ($3.5 million).
France took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 28th of 163 destinations (33rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to France over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $8.53 per kg of net weight, compared with $15.95 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from France in October 2026 were $46,693 (down 71.0% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $81,545 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $128K | +8.4% | 15.0 t | $8.53 | $47K | 2.0 t |
| September 2026 | $205K | -12.8% | 40.3 t | $5.10 | $33K | 2.0 t |
| August 2026 | $280K | -5.4% | 22.5 t | $12.46 | $34K | 398 kg |
| July 2026 | $58K | -79.7% | 11.1 t | $5.20 | $22K | 657 kg |
| June 2026 | $151K | -72.8% | 16.7 t | $9.03 | $65K | 1.6 t |
| May 2026 | $208K | -14.5% | 11.1 t | $18.66 | $48K | 1.0 t |
| April 2026 | $619K | +69.8% | 56.3 t | $11.00 | $331K | 9.0 t |
| March 2026 | $410K | +49.0% | 35.6 t | $11.51 | $110K | 3.9 t |
| February 2026 | $379K | -35.4% | 40.1 t | $9.43 | $4,120 | 152 kg |
| January 2026 | $283K | +67.5% | 34.1 t | $8.30 | $27K | 2.2 t |
| December 2025 | $302K | +122.5% | 33.3 t | $9.08 | $34K | 584 kg |
| November 2025 | $322K | +22.5% | 36.1 t | $8.90 | $404K | 5.6 t |
| October 2025 | $118K | -52.1% | 7.4 t | $15.95 | $161K | 768 kg |
| September 2025 | $236K | -25.7% | 22.0 t | $10.68 | $17K | 339 kg |
| August 2025 | $296K | +12.5% | 26.2 t | $11.32 | $24K | 252 kg |
| July 2025 | $285K | -40.6% | 25.0 t | $11.42 | $11K | 186 kg |
| June 2025 | $555K | +8.1% | 47.6 t | $11.67 | $91K | 6.7 t |
| May 2025 | $243K | -34.3% | 15.4 t | $15.74 | $45K | 1.1 t |
| April 2025 | $365K | -22.7% | 37.9 t | $9.62 | $78K | 1.9 t |
| March 2025 | $275K | -15.5% | 30.5 t | $9.01 | $40K | 1.7 t |
| February 2025 | $586K | +8.4% | 73.2 t | $8.00 | $22K | 581 kg |
| January 2025 | $169K | -57.6% | 19.3 t | $8.76 | $81K | 2.6 t |
| December 2024 | $136K | -77.1% | 15.2 t | $8.91 | $53K | 2.7 t |
| November 2024 | $263K | +169.7% | 21.9 t | $11.98 | $269K | 397 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 France
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5603 | Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | $2.7M | 81.9% | +10.3% | $128K |
| 5606 | Gimped yarn, chenille yarn and loop wale-yarn | $496K | 14.8% | -47.0% | $0 |
| 5607 | Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, etc. | $108K | 3.2% | +2.0% | $171 |
| 5601 | Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, etc. | $1,019 | 0.0% | – | $46 |
| 5608 | Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope, etc. | $5 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Wadding, felt, nonwovens and cordage to all countries · all exports to France