Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to Australia
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $4.4 million of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Australia, up 169.3% from September 2026 and up 188.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Australia totalled $808.0 million, up 962.3% from the 12 months before ($76.1 million).
Australia took 5.6% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 6th of 144 destinations (14th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.5% of South Korea's goods exports to Australia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $493.73 per kg of net weight, compared with $186.61 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Australia in October 2026 were $166.5 million (down 84.3% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $162.1 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4.4M | +188.1% | 8.9 t | $493.73 | $166.5M | 100 t |
| September 2026 | $1.6M | +9.8% | 6.6 t | $248.78 | $245.9M | 63.4 t |
| August 2026 | $28.7M | +14.6% | 6.0 t | $4,803.84 | $137.3M | 45.2 t |
| July 2026 | $2.5M | +40.5% | 10.5 t | $238.85 | $103.1M | 38.4 t |
| June 2026 | $84.6M | +15,986% | 11.0 t | $7,704.31 | $85.6M | 39.1 t |
| May 2026 | $186.7M | +14,006% | 48.5 t | $3,853.50 | $312.2M | 124 t |
| April 2026 | $153.8M | +18,876% | 67.0 t | $2,296.40 | $200.3M | 14.9 t |
| March 2026 | $153.4M | +20,548% | 50.2 t | $3,057.94 | $201.5M | 50.3 t |
| February 2026 | $113.4M | +18,121% | 43.6 t | $2,599.86 | $426.8M | 19.7 t |
| January 2026 | $43.1M | +3,525% | 25.4 t | $1,699.92 | $634.1M | 123 t |
| December 2025 | $2.0M | -90.5% | 10.3 t | $195.56 | $463.3M | 83.2 t |
| November 2025 | $33.6M | +69.2% | 28.1 t | $1,196.90 | $777.3M | 98.6 t |
| October 2025 | $1.5M | -1.3% | 8.2 t | $186.61 | $1.06B | 102 t |
| September 2025 | $1.5M | -92.5% | 13.1 t | $113.81 | $375.6M | 44.2 t |
| August 2025 | $25.0M | +3,835% | 22.3 t | $1,121.56 | $119.8M | 41.7 t |
| July 2025 | $1.8M | -90.7% | 15.9 t | $112.76 | $137.0M | 60.1 t |
| June 2025 | $526K | -36.1% | 2.4 t | $221.35 | $156.6M | 62.4 t |
| May 2025 | $1.3M | -1.9% | 8.5 t | $156.61 | $194.9M | 93.6 t |
| April 2025 | $811K | -95.0% | 6.9 t | $116.84 | $131.3M | 4.7 t |
| March 2025 | $743K | -20.9% | 4.7 t | $157.21 | $292.4M | 52.1 t |
| February 2025 | $622K | -96.1% | 4.1 t | $152.81 | $335.3M | 90.0 t |
| January 2025 | $1.2M | +44.6% | 11.2 t | $106.55 | $144.9M | 80.5 t |
| December 2024 | $21.2M | +1,607% | 24.9 t | $851.27 | $111.6M | 39.9 t |
| November 2024 | $19.9M | +24.4% | 24.8 t | $802.77 | $153.2M | 43.1 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 Australia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7106 | Silver | $557.1M | 69.0% | +679.1% | $1.1M |
| 7108 | Gold | $240.4M | 29.8% | – | $0 |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $9.6M | 1.2% | +162.7% | $3.3M |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $758K | 0.1% | -5.9% | $52K |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $19K | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7104 | Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $16K | 0.0% | +20.3% | $0 |
| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | $16K | 0.0% | -48.3% | $0 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $1,055 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7114 | Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares | $906 | 0.0% | – | $146 |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $316 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form | $254 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to Australia