Articles of stone, plaster, cement or mica: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 68 · 돌ㆍ플라스터(plaster)ㆍ시멘트ㆍ석면ㆍ운모나 이와 유사한 재료의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $5.9 million of articles of stone, plaster, cement or mica (HS 68) to Japan, down 9.6% from September 2026 and up 17.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of articles of stone, plaster, cement or mica (HS 68) to Japan totalled $66.7 million, up 18.0% from the 12 months before ($56.5 million).
Japan took 6.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 144 destinations.
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1.82 per kg of net weight, compared with $1.35 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $16.8 million (up 29.9% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $10.9 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $5.9M | +17.3% | 3,237 t | $1.82 | $16.8M | 1,783 t |
| September 2026 | $6.5M | +16.7% | 5,000 t | $1.30 | $11.3M | 1,978 t |
| August 2026 | $4.5M | -8.9% | 3,785 t | $1.18 | $13.7M | 1,928 t |
| July 2026 | $5.5M | +25.7% | 3,565 t | $1.55 | $13.6M | 1,896 t |
| June 2026 | $6.0M | +21.3% | 5,025 t | $1.20 | $13.1M | 1,626 t |
| May 2026 | $4.8M | +23.0% | 4,395 t | $1.09 | $11.7M | 1,111 t |
| April 2026 | $5.0M | +12.6% | 3,249 t | $1.54 | $14.2M | 1,829 t |
| March 2026 | $6.9M | +19.3% | 4,879 t | $1.42 | $13.9M | 1,922 t |
| February 2026 | $4.4M | +1.3% | 3,029 t | $1.45 | $10.1M | 1,044 t |
| January 2026 | $6.8M | +65.2% | 4,372 t | $1.55 | $9.2M | 1,390 t |
| December 2025 | $5.4M | +14.9% | 3,344 t | $1.61 | $14.5M | 1,516 t |
| November 2025 | $5.0M | +14.7% | 4,115 t | $1.21 | $13.6M | 948 t |
| October 2025 | $5.0M | +6.0% | 3,727 t | $1.35 | $12.9M | 1,685 t |
| September 2025 | $5.6M | +33.9% | 4,534 t | $1.23 | $12.6M | 1,813 t |
| August 2025 | $4.9M | +25.7% | 3,740 t | $1.31 | $12.4M | 1,901 t |
| July 2025 | $4.4M | -12.7% | 3,039 t | $1.45 | $12.4M | 1,545 t |
| June 2025 | $5.0M | +33.9% | 3,119 t | $1.59 | $12.9M | 1,430 t |
| May 2025 | $3.9M | -13.2% | 2,810 t | $1.38 | $13.1M | 1,509 t |
| April 2025 | $4.4M | +21.8% | 3,227 t | $1.37 | $15.7M | 1,578 t |
| March 2025 | $5.8M | +39.4% | 4,388 t | $1.33 | $14.3M | 2,245 t |
| February 2025 | $4.3M | +2.3% | 3,988 t | $1.09 | $15.2M | 2,255 t |
| January 2025 | $4.1M | -8.6% | 3,397 t | $1.20 | $10.0M | 1,090 t |
| December 2024 | $4.7M | +14.0% | 3,313 t | $1.42 | $14.4M | 2,484 t |
| November 2024 | $4.3M | -7.4% | 3,957 t | $1.10 | $12.3M | 1,807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6807 | Articles of asphalt or of similar material, etc. | $22.5M | 33.7% | +13.5% | $1.3M |
| 6815 | Articles of stone or other minerals (including carbon fibre) | $13.6M | 20.4% | +32.1% | $1.6M |
| 6804 | Millstones, grindstones and grinding wheels | $10.3M | 15.4% | +24.0% | $918K |
| 6810 | Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, etc. | $8.3M | 12.4% | +12.6% | $1000K |
| 6806 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools, etc. | $4.9M | 7.4% | +18.1% | $544K |
| 6805 | Abrasive paper and cloth (sandpaper) | $4.8M | 7.1% | +15.3% | $364K |
| 6811 | Articles of asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like | $1.3M | 1.9% | +2.6% | $174K |
| 6813 | Friction material and articles thereof, not mounted, for brakes, etc. | $643K | 1.0% | +9.5% | $43K |
| 6802 | Worked monumental or building stone and articles thereof, etc. | $195K | 0.3% | +43.8% | $1,849 |
| 6808 | Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fibre, etc. | $161K | 0.2% | -55.1% | $0 |
| 6814 | Worked mica and articles of mica, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica, etc. | $48K | 0.1% | -1.4% | $2,735 |
| 6812 | Fabricated asbestos fibres, etc. | $28K | 0.0% | -58.7% | $122 |
| 6809 | Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster | $372 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 6801 | Setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone, etc. | $25 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Articles of stone, plaster, cement or mica to all countries · all exports to Japan