Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to Spain
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.3 million of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Spain, up 28.1% from September 2026 and up 16.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Spain totalled $14.3 million, up 69.3% from the 12 months before ($8.4 million).
Spain took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 22nd of 144 destinations (24th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Spain over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1,426.78 per kg of net weight, compared with $1,200.60 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Spain in October 2026 were $15.9 million (down 42.2% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $14.6 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.3M | +16.4% | 892 kg | $1,426.78 | $15.9M | 27.7 t |
| September 2026 | $994K | +48.9% | 858 kg | $1,158.13 | $15.5M | 20.3 t |
| August 2026 | $683K | +129.8% | 643 kg | $1,062.96 | $25.7M | 46.7 t |
| July 2026 | $1.2M | +49.8% | 903 kg | $1,327.86 | $21.5M | 29.7 t |
| June 2026 | $1.5M | +98.9% | 1.0 t | $1,488.33 | $29.3M | 35.5 t |
| May 2026 | $1.5M | +98.6% | 762 kg | $1,989.24 | $3.4M | 5.5 t |
| April 2026 | $1.7M | +161.9% | 1.3 t | $1,354.17 | $28.1M | 33.0 t |
| March 2026 | $962K | +41.5% | 606 kg | $1,587.58 | $47.3M | 55.7 t |
| February 2026 | $1.4M | +96.5% | 701 kg | $2,043.80 | $38.9M | 43.8 t |
| January 2026 | $1.6M | +71.9% | 762 kg | $2,054.73 | $30.0M | 39.1 t |
| December 2025 | $587K | +64.0% | 1.0 t | $570.86 | $33.3M | 58.0 t |
| November 2025 | $843K | +16.5% | 868 kg | $970.79 | $903K | 119 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.1M | +4.4% | 911 kg | $1,200.60 | $27.5M | 57.3 t |
| September 2025 | $667K | -83.1% | 808 kg | $826.11 | $22.1M | 39.2 t |
| August 2025 | $297K | -12.9% | 339 kg | $877.53 | $24.3M | 38.9 t |
| July 2025 | $801K | +36.1% | 1.2 t | $689.07 | $15.4M | 19.1 t |
| June 2025 | $755K | +46.7% | 1.1 t | $662.79 | $596K | 188 kg |
| May 2025 | $763K | +2.5% | 1.3 t | $606.77 | $33.0M | 38.5 t |
| April 2025 | $659K | +66.6% | 797 kg | $827.28 | $16.5M | 19.1 t |
| March 2025 | $680K | +29.4% | 810 kg | $839.44 | $17.0M | 19.1 t |
| February 2025 | $729K | +12.0% | 1.4 t | $511.54 | $18.0M | 19.2 t |
| January 2025 | $911K | +34.1% | 1.1 t | $811.24 | $26.9M | 38.3 t |
| December 2024 | $358K | +41.4% | 590 kg | $606.38 | $12.0M | 19.3 t |
| November 2024 | $723K | +68.9% | 1.1 t | $631.09 | $10.2M | 19.6 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 Spain
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7106 | Silver | $12.3M | 86.4% | +82.6% | $1.2M |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $1.5M | 10.3% | +64.1% | $79K |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $452K | 3.2% | -41.1% | $27K |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $5,818 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $2,470 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7101 | Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, etc. | $270 | 0.0% | – | $270 |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $185 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to Spain