Headgear: South Korea exports to the United States
HS chapter 65 · 모자류와 그 부분품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.8 million of headgear (HS 65) to the United States, up 27.8% from September 2026 and up 139.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of headgear (HS 65) to the United States totalled $24.5 million, up 13.2% from the 12 months before ($21.6 million).
The United States took 18.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 2nd of 150 destinations (1st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the United States over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $49.35 per kg of net weight, compared with $29.14 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United States in October 2026 were $430,915 (down 18.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.4 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.8M | +139.7% | 56.4 t | $49.35 | $431K | 2.4 t |
| September 2026 | $2.2M | +47.0% | 40.9 t | $53.20 | $472K | 2.5 t |
| August 2026 | $1.8M | +66.6% | 41.7 t | $43.08 | $478K | 2.1 t |
| July 2026 | $2.6M | +14.6% | 47.2 t | $54.71 | $707K | 2.6 t |
| June 2026 | $2.3M | +6.7% | 49.7 t | $46.74 | $554K | 3.1 t |
| May 2026 | $2.7M | +2.7% | 47.6 t | $56.43 | $260K | 2.0 t |
| April 2026 | $2.7M | +120.0% | 47.5 t | $56.65 | $684K | 2.4 t |
| March 2026 | $1.2M | -24.0% | 22.5 t | $55.11 | $477K | 2.9 t |
| February 2026 | $1.2M | -46.4% | 17.8 t | $66.87 | $473K | 2.4 t |
| January 2026 | $1.7M | +1.9% | 30.1 t | $57.38 | $335K | 2.0 t |
| December 2025 | $2.1M | -0.9% | 44.5 t | $46.93 | $751K | 2.5 t |
| November 2025 | $1.2M | -39.6% | 22.7 t | $53.00 | $343K | 1.8 t |
| October 2025 | $1.2M | -67.3% | 39.8 t | $29.14 | $526K | 2.4 t |
| September 2025 | $1.5M | -50.6% | 44.6 t | $33.18 | $507K | 2.8 t |
| August 2025 | $1.1M | -55.0% | 28.2 t | $38.17 | $379K | 2.3 t |
| July 2025 | $2.3M | -19.7% | 57.2 t | $39.36 | $755K | 3.8 t |
| June 2025 | $2.2M | -0.5% | 50.0 t | $43.51 | $773K | 3.4 t |
| May 2025 | $2.6M | +77.1% | 42.8 t | $61.18 | $552K | 3.2 t |
| April 2025 | $1.2M | -33.6% | 29.3 t | $41.76 | $687K | 3.7 t |
| March 2025 | $1.6M | +48.8% | 25.0 t | $65.09 | $413K | 2.6 t |
| February 2025 | $2.2M | +28.6% | 28.4 t | $78.48 | $306K | 3.9 t |
| January 2025 | $1.7M | +23.8% | 27.6 t | $61.42 | $384K | 2.3 t |
| December 2024 | $2.1M | -1.1% | 54.4 t | $38.78 | $476K | 3.5 t |
| November 2024 | $2.0M | +4.0% | 49.1 t | $40.64 | $539K | 3.0 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 the United States
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6506 | Other headgear, whether or not lined or trimmed | $19.9M | 81.3% | +32.7% | $2.4M |
| 6505 | Hats and other headgear, knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, etc. | $4.2M | 17.2% | -33.5% | $425K |
| 6507 | Head-bands, lining, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, etc. | $300K | 1.2% | +46.4% | $1,530 |
| 6504 | Hats and other headgear, plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, etc. | $63K | 0.3% | -13.8% | $3,542 |
| 6501 | Hat-forms, hat bodies and hoods of felt, etc. | $2,167 | 0.0% | -85.8% | $75 |
See also: Headgear to all countries · all exports to the United States