Special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 58 · 특수직물, 터프트(tuft)한 직물, 레이스, 태피스트리(tapestry), 트리밍(trimming), 자수천 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $923,572 of special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery (HS 58) to Japan, up 33.7% from September 2026 and up 56.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery (HS 58) to Japan totalled $8.2 million, up 6.7% from the 12 months before ($7.7 million).
Japan took 4.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 6th of 107 destinations (5th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $7.04 per kg of net weight, compared with $6.12 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $293,917 (up 31.2% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $629,655 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $924K | +56.3% | 131 t | $7.04 | $294K | 5.5 t |
| September 2026 | $691K | -1.8% | 97.2 t | $7.10 | $310K | 6.0 t |
| August 2026 | $540K | -7.1% | 77.1 t | $7.00 | $288K | 5.9 t |
| July 2026 | $780K | +11.3% | 120 t | $6.48 | $340K | 6.7 t |
| June 2026 | $639K | +13.7% | 85.2 t | $7.50 | $316K | 5.5 t |
| May 2026 | $687K | +34.2% | 114 t | $6.03 | $302K | 5.3 t |
| April 2026 | $689K | +11.1% | 104 t | $6.62 | $278K | 5.2 t |
| March 2026 | $673K | -12.7% | 106 t | $6.37 | $319K | 5.6 t |
| February 2026 | $626K | -14.2% | 100 t | $6.26 | $287K | 7.2 t |
| January 2026 | $758K | +6.1% | 112 t | $6.77 | $237K | 3.7 t |
| December 2025 | $536K | +8.2% | 85.2 t | $6.29 | $331K | 6.2 t |
| November 2025 | $658K | -6.9% | 96.7 t | $6.81 | $332K | 7.0 t |
| October 2025 | $591K | -23.5% | 96.6 t | $6.12 | $224K | 4.3 t |
| September 2025 | $704K | -13.0% | 112 t | $6.31 | $304K | 5.8 t |
| August 2025 | $581K | +6.3% | 83.1 t | $7.00 | $346K | 7.0 t |
| July 2025 | $701K | +7.1% | 82.4 t | $8.50 | $449K | 7.7 t |
| June 2025 | $562K | -26.1% | 70.0 t | $8.02 | $359K | 7.6 t |
| May 2025 | $512K | -41.9% | 73.4 t | $6.97 | $422K | 8.6 t |
| April 2025 | $620K | +29.8% | 72.5 t | $8.55 | $366K | 7.8 t |
| March 2025 | $771K | +21.2% | 105 t | $7.36 | $517K | 16.9 t |
| February 2025 | $730K | +9.9% | 111 t | $6.58 | $252K | 10.8 t |
| January 2025 | $714K | -4.7% | 123 t | $5.81 | $234K | 8.4 t |
| December 2024 | $495K | +6.4% | 76.9 t | $6.44 | $424K | 10.5 t |
| November 2024 | $707K | -5.1% | 104 t | $6.78 | $380K | 12.3 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 Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5806 | Narrow woven fabrics | $5.8M | 70.3% | +8.6% | $543K |
| 5803 | Gauze | $598K | 7.3% | +23.6% | $156K |
| 5801 | Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, etc. | $586K | 7.1% | -13.4% | $54K |
| 5810 | Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs | $498K | 6.1% | +12.2% | $32K |
| 5811 | Quilted textile products in the piece, etc. | $478K | 5.8% | +24.4% | $99K |
| 5807 | Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, etc. | $152K | 1.9% | -2.7% | $36K |
| 5804 | Tulles and other net fabrics, not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, etc. | $93K | 1.1% | -38.4% | $1,818 |
| 5808 | Braids in the piece, etc. | $20K | 0.2% | -38.6% | $1,953 |
| 5802 | Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, etc. | $11K | 0.1% | -75.9% | $116 |
| 5809 | Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metallised yarn, etc. | $37 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery to all countries · all exports to Japan