Special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery: South Korea exports to Taiwan
HS chapter 58 · 특수직물, 터프트(tuft)한 직물, 레이스, 태피스트리(tapestry), 트리밍(trimming), 자수천 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $89,080 of special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery (HS 58) to Taiwan, up 78.3% from September 2026 and up 379.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery (HS 58) to Taiwan totalled $615,049, up 33.1% from the 12 months before ($461,944).
Taiwan took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 23rd of 107 destinations (29th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Taiwan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $49.54 per kg of net weight, compared with $85.14 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Taiwan in October 2026 were $26,639 (down 52.2% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $62,441 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $89K | +379.9% | 1.8 t | $49.54 | $27K | 1.6 t |
| September 2026 | $50K | +0.2% | 745 kg | $67.05 | $98K | 5.0 t |
| August 2026 | $33K | +8.0% | 648 kg | $51.59 | $28K | 999 kg |
| July 2026 | $49K | +70.4% | 1.5 t | $32.29 | $14K | 1.5 t |
| June 2026 | $53K | +43.9% | 1.1 t | $46.76 | $26K | 1.1 t |
| May 2026 | $50K | -5.5% | 545 kg | $91.12 | $85K | 6.7 t |
| April 2026 | $50K | +95.4% | 755 kg | $65.60 | $19K | 1.9 t |
| March 2026 | $76K | +90.5% | 1.1 t | $71.70 | $87K | 3.2 t |
| February 2026 | $36K | -47.5% | 586 kg | $61.83 | $22K | 2.2 t |
| January 2026 | $66K | +156.1% | 1.8 t | $37.26 | $40K | 5.3 t |
| December 2025 | $49K | +21.7% | 1.1 t | $46.04 | $24K | 1.0 t |
| November 2025 | $14K | -68.4% | 140 kg | $99.99 | $154K | 3.9 t |
| October 2025 | $19K | -80.3% | 218 kg | $85.14 | $56K | 6.0 t |
| September 2025 | $50K | +28.7% | 542 kg | $92.01 | $89K | 3.6 t |
| August 2025 | $31K | +130.0% | 672 kg | $46.05 | $29K | 3.0 t |
| July 2025 | $29K | -49.9% | 647 kg | $44.87 | $55K | 4.0 t |
| June 2025 | $37K | -75.5% | 1.1 t | $33.67 | $53K | 4.5 t |
| May 2025 | $53K | +60.2% | 587 kg | $89.51 | $57K | 3.5 t |
| April 2025 | $25K | -51.6% | 1.1 t | $23.19 | $53K | 3.2 t |
| March 2025 | $40K | -37.4% | 1.8 t | $22.57 | $55K | 2.2 t |
| February 2025 | $69K | -0.4% | 1.8 t | $38.67 | $42K | 3.3 t |
| January 2025 | $26K | -36.3% | 921 kg | $28.05 | $22K | 1.1 t |
| December 2024 | $40K | +51.8% | 995 kg | $40.24 | $104K | 5.5 t |
| November 2024 | $44K | -15.3% | 654 kg | $67.63 | $44K | 2.5 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 Taiwan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5801 | Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, etc. | $364K | 59.2% | +11.2% | $54K |
| 5806 | Narrow woven fabrics | $135K | 22.0% | +247.0% | $23K |
| 5803 | Gauze | $65K | 10.6% | +1.8% | $8,522 |
| 5807 | Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, etc. | $31K | 5.1% | – | $2,952 |
| 5810 | Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs | $13K | 2.0% | – | $0 |
| 5804 | Tulles and other net fabrics, not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics, etc. | $4,219 | 0.7% | -70.8% | $415 |
| 5802 | Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, etc. | $1,855 | 0.3% | – | $13 |
| 5808 | Braids in the piece, etc. | $409 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 5805 | Hand-woven tapestries of the type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, etc. | $5 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery to all countries · all exports to Taiwan