Glass and glassware: South Korea exports to Saudi Arabia
HS chapter 70 · 유리와 유리제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.5 million of glass and glassware (HS 70) to Saudi Arabia, up 144.2% from September 2026 and up 1,528% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of glass and glassware (HS 70) to Saudi Arabia totalled $5.0 million, up 82.6% from the 12 months before ($2.8 million).
Saudi Arabia took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 26th of 163 destinations (28th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Saudi Arabia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $17.75 per kg of net weight, compared with $9.25 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Saudi Arabia in October 2026 were $17,306, leaving a surplus of $1.5 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.5M | +1,528% | 85.0 t | $17.75 | $17K | 10.3 t |
| September 2026 | $618K | +61.9% | 76.0 t | $8.14 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $17K | -90.7% | 723 kg | $22.86 | $11K | 148 kg |
| July 2026 | $125K | -71.7% | 18.9 t | $6.59 | $377 | 16 kg |
| June 2026 | $626K | +58.6% | 63.9 t | $9.81 | $110 | 4 kg |
| May 2026 | $246K | +107.6% | 68.2 t | $3.61 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $594K | +371.4% | 58.3 t | $10.19 | $10 | 0 kg |
| March 2026 | $75K | +494.2% | 10.3 t | $7.25 | $829 | 9 kg |
| February 2026 | $112K | -6.8% | 16.9 t | $6.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $510K | +181.3% | 47.0 t | $10.85 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $213K | -50.1% | 32.1 t | $6.64 | $19K | 12.4 t |
| November 2025 | $402K | +38.3% | 38.8 t | $10.34 | $14 | 3 kg |
| October 2025 | $93K | 0.0% | 10.0 t | $9.25 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $382K | +215.9% | 132 t | $2.88 | $29 | 11 kg |
| August 2025 | $178K | -49.3% | 65.9 t | $2.70 | $18K | 11.8 t |
| July 2025 | $440K | +110.2% | 80.8 t | $5.45 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $395K | +2,689% | 80.7 t | $4.90 | $414 | 13 kg |
| May 2025 | $118K | – | 45.2 t | $2.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $126K | +28.8% | 26.2 t | $4.80 | $23K | 20.5 t |
| March 2025 | $13K | -97.9% | 2.7 t | $4.74 | $235 | 102 kg |
| February 2025 | $120K | -55.0% | 23.3 t | $5.14 | $28 | 5 kg |
| January 2025 | $181K | +92.8% | 63.8 t | $2.84 | $437 | 24 kg |
| December 2024 | $427K | +125.0% | 155 t | $2.76 | $74 | 7 kg |
| November 2024 | $290K | +726.2% | 48.1 t | $6.04 | $0 | 0 kg |
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 Saudi Arabia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7019 | Glass fibres and articles thereof, etc. | $4.0M | 78.6% | +131.4% | $1.4M |
| 7013 | Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, etc. | $709K | 14.0% | +23.0% | $112K |
| 7020 | Other articles of glass | $220K | 4.4% | -26.5% | $0 |
| 7007 | Safety glass, consisting of toughened or laminated glass, etc. | $110K | 2.2% | +816.3% | $3,032 |
| 7017 | Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, etc. | $24K | 0.5% | – | $0 |
| 7005 | Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, etc. | $8,391 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 7002 | Glass in balls, rods or tubes, unworked, etc. | $2,525 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 7009 | Glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors | $1,841 | 0.0% | – | $119 |
| 7010 | Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules and other containers, etc. | $880 | 0.0% | -99.4% | $0 |
| 7006 | Glass sheets, bent, edge-worked, engraved or otherwise worked | $320 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Glass and glassware to all countries · all exports to Saudi Arabia