Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to France
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $4.2 million of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to France, up 15.9% from September 2026 and up 415.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to France totalled $66.7 million, up 203.5% from the 12 months before ($22.0 million).
France took 0.5% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 16th of 144 destinations (20th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.3% of South Korea's goods exports to France over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $6,262.46 per kg of net weight, compared with $1,387.22 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from France in October 2026 were $66.4 million (up 64.7% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $62.2 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4.2M | +415.8% | 673 kg | $6,262.46 | $66.4M | 165 t |
| September 2026 | $3.6M | +67.7% | 367 kg | $9,912.80 | $43.3M | 796 t |
| August 2026 | $3.0M | +2.9% | 549 kg | $5,530.19 | $46.3M | 334 t |
| July 2026 | $3.8M | +118.0% | 365 kg | $10,276.68 | $66.4M | 169 t |
| June 2026 | $3.4M | +8.7% | 869 kg | $3,932.07 | $66.5M | 394 t |
| May 2026 | $1.3M | -47.8% | 310 kg | $4,232.41 | $51.1M | 540 t |
| April 2026 | $7.2M | +495.2% | 339 kg | $21,264.14 | $52.1M | 171 t |
| March 2026 | $32.2M | +3,174% | 562 kg | $57,350.21 | $89.8M | 251 t |
| February 2026 | $542K | -69.3% | 420 kg | $1,290.72 | $55.2M | 251 t |
| January 2026 | $2.2M | +61.2% | 665 kg | $3,277.09 | $49.1M | 269 t |
| December 2025 | $1.3M | +58.9% | 299 kg | $4,297.53 | $49.1M | 304 t |
| November 2025 | $3.9M | +53.4% | 956 kg | $4,093.22 | $45.9M | 354 t |
| October 2025 | $817K | -53.5% | 589 kg | $1,387.22 | $40.3M | 167 t |
| September 2025 | $2.2M | -38.3% | 570 kg | $3,805.16 | $41.7M | 294 t |
| August 2025 | $3.0M | +87.7% | 516 kg | $5,720.43 | $33.0M | 48.5 t |
| July 2025 | $1.7M | -20.1% | 373 kg | $4,612.84 | $55.3M | 268 t |
| June 2025 | $3.1M | +617.8% | 665 kg | $4,725.25 | $35.4M | 210 t |
| May 2025 | $2.5M | -5.7% | 344 kg | $7,310.34 | $35.8M | 69.3 t |
| April 2025 | $1.2M | -29.3% | 266 kg | $4,552.87 | $36.1M | 323 t |
| March 2025 | $984K | -85.2% | 382 kg | $2,576.85 | $72.4M | 246 t |
| February 2025 | $1.8M | +157.8% | 218 kg | $8,103.70 | $44.8M | 172 t |
| January 2025 | $1.4M | -3.2% | 3.8 t | $357.37 | $23.8M | 293 t |
| December 2024 | $809K | -18.7% | 391 kg | $2,068.43 | $30.1M | 234 t |
| November 2024 | $2.6M | +2.8% | 624 kg | $4,088.65 | $35.8M | 205 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 France
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $59.0M | 88.5% | +237.1% | $4.1M |
| 7108 | Gold | $5.6M | 8.3% | +112.7% | $0 |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $1.8M | 2.7% | +34.3% | $68K |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $134K | 0.2% | -23.6% | $1,774 |
| 7103 | Precious stones and semi-precious stones, etc. | $100K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 7106 | Silver | $82K | 0.1% | -73.9% | $0 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $6,405 | 0.0% | – | $342 |
| 7114 | Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares | $1,636 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $80 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | $70 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to France