Clothing, knitted or crocheted: South Korea exports to Vietnam
HS chapter 61 · 의류와 그 부속품(메리야스 편물이나 뜨개질 편물로 한정한다) · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $3.1 million of clothing, knitted or crocheted (HS 61) to Vietnam, up 17.0% from September 2026 and up 21.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of clothing, knitted or crocheted (HS 61) to Vietnam totalled $36.9 million, down 14.0% from the 12 months before ($43.0 million).
Vietnam took 4.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 6th of 181 destinations (5th 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 $21.74 per kg of net weight, compared with $16.51 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Vietnam in October 2026 were $108.7 million (up 13.5% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $105.6 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $3.1M | +21.9% | 144 t | $21.74 | $108.7M | 6,344 t |
| September 2026 | $2.7M | -26.4% | 137 t | $19.53 | $142.1M | 7,598 t |
| August 2026 | $2.1M | -18.6% | 102 t | $20.43 | $131.5M | 6,858 t |
| July 2026 | $3.0M | -21.9% | 162 t | $18.39 | $95.0M | 5,152 t |
| June 2026 | $2.8M | -17.8% | 147 t | $19.00 | $79.2M | 4,500 t |
| May 2026 | $2.5M | -34.7% | 124 t | $20.24 | $63.5M | 3,828 t |
| April 2026 | $3.6M | +21.3% | 190 t | $18.82 | $109.7M | 5,796 t |
| March 2026 | $3.3M | -4.3% | 211 t | $15.81 | $110.7M | 5,789 t |
| February 2026 | $2.3M | -31.7% | 118 t | $19.71 | $111.7M | 5,487 t |
| January 2026 | $3.4M | -2.3% | 171 t | $19.87 | $98.9M | 5,447 t |
| December 2025 | $4.4M | -16.6% | 230 t | $19.12 | $78.7M | 4,822 t |
| November 2025 | $3.7M | -18.2% | 201 t | $18.36 | $74.6M | 4,679 t |
| October 2025 | $2.6M | -31.0% | 156 t | $16.51 | $95.8M | 6,358 t |
| September 2025 | $3.6M | +6.0% | 224 t | $16.31 | $117.3M | 6,746 t |
| August 2025 | $2.6M | -1.2% | 138 t | $18.54 | $121.8M | 6,864 t |
| July 2025 | $3.8M | +13.0% | 193 t | $19.79 | $98.5M | 5,456 t |
| June 2025 | $3.4M | -1.4% | 178 t | $19.08 | $75.4M | 4,259 t |
| May 2025 | $3.9M | +6.1% | 221 t | $17.44 | $68.1M | 4,298 t |
| April 2025 | $2.9M | -38.2% | 158 t | $18.62 | $113.5M | 6,138 t |
| March 2025 | $3.5M | +19.1% | 178 t | $19.57 | $127.5M | 6,505 t |
| February 2025 | $3.4M | +15.0% | 170 t | $20.10 | $106.9M | 5,292 t |
| January 2025 | $3.5M | +21.1% | 192 t | $18.20 | $107.2M | 5,615 t |
| December 2024 | $5.3M | +11.2% | 281 t | $18.77 | $74.1M | 4,887 t |
| November 2024 | $4.5M | -4.4% | 257 t | $17.53 | $77.4M | 5,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6117 | Other made up clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, etc. | $25.5M | 68.9% | -14.4% | $2.3M |
| 6109 | T-shirts, singlets and other vests, knitted or crocheted | $4.5M | 12.2% | -17.4% | $285K |
| 6110 | Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, etc. | $2.7M | 7.2% | +25.9% | $140K |
| 6104 | Women's or girls' suits, dresses, skirts and trousers, knitted | $882K | 2.4% | -52.5% | $89K |
| 6116 | Gloves, mittens and mitts, knitted or crocheted | $852K | 2.3% | -2.3% | $45K |
| 6114 | Other garments, knitted or crocheted | $824K | 2.2% | -9.5% | $147K |
| 6111 | Babies' garments and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted | $416K | 1.1% | +317.6% | $12K |
| 6105 | Men's or boys' shirts, knitted or crocheted | $348K | 0.9% | -28.2% | $12K |
| 6108 | Women's or girls' slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, etc. | $294K | 0.8% | +102.2% | $331 |
| 6115 | Panty hose, tights, stockings, socks and other hosiery, etc. | $254K | 0.7% | +55.9% | $20K |
| 6103 | Men's or boys' suits, jackets and trousers, knitted | $156K | 0.4% | -41.8% | $1,844 |
| 6106 | Women's or girls' blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses, knitted or crocheted | $88K | 0.2% | -57.4% | $1,916 |
| 6101 | Men's or boys' coats and jackets, knitted | $69K | 0.2% | +72.4% | $9,184 |
| 6107 | Men's or boys' underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, etc. | $51K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 6102 | Women's or girls' coats and jackets, knitted | $48K | 0.1% | +177.0% | $40K |
| 6112 | Track suits, ski suits and swimwear, knitted or crocheted | $5,501 | 0.0% | -99.0% | $191 |
| 6113 | Garments of coated knitted fabrics | $5,335 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Clothing, knitted or crocheted to all countries · all exports to Vietnam