Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to Hong Kong
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $77.1 million of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Hong Kong, down 64.7% from September 2026 and down 88.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Hong Kong totalled $5.62 billion, up 111.7% from the 12 months before ($2.66 billion).
Hong Kong took 38.8% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 1st of 144 destinations.
This product made up 7.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Hong Kong over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5,469.30 per kg of net weight, compared with $11,067.67 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Hong Kong in October 2026 were $39.4 million (down 95.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $37.7 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $77.1M | -88.1% | 14.1 t | $5,469.30 | $39.4M | 524 kg |
| September 2026 | $218.6M | +91.1% | 70.4 t | $3,103.88 | $99.6M | 1.0 t |
| August 2026 | $325.5M | +105.0% | 75.9 t | $4,288.60 | $66.0M | 698 kg |
| July 2026 | $271.8M | +71.4% | 10.1 t | $27,017.43 | $1.2M | 492 kg |
| June 2026 | $335.0M | -1.2% | 38.1 t | $8,798.88 | $1.9M | 235 kg |
| May 2026 | $698.6M | +162.5% | 84.0 t | $8,316.91 | $10.7M | 384 kg |
| April 2026 | $626.2M | +148.2% | 97.0 t | $6,457.64 | $31.0M | 3.0 t |
| March 2026 | $924.5M | +497.0% | 108 t | $8,575.93 | $43.3M | 8.7 t |
| February 2026 | $719.9M | +204.4% | 69.4 t | $10,373.94 | $388.2M | 19.8 t |
| January 2026 | $410.6M | +189.1% | 44.9 t | $9,151.99 | $338.3M | 18.1 t |
| December 2025 | $410.3M | +242.1% | 72.8 t | $5,639.75 | $213.6M | 4.3 t |
| November 2025 | $603.0M | +835.6% | 7.5 t | $80,684.07 | $491.6M | 4.1 t |
| October 2025 | $648.0M | +1,195% | 58.6 t | $11,067.67 | $805.6M | 6.4 t |
| September 2025 | $114.4M | +2.8% | 9.0 t | $12,733.21 | $273.9M | 2.9 t |
| August 2025 | $158.8M | -51.0% | 25.7 t | $6,180.72 | $13.2M | 345 kg |
| July 2025 | $158.6M | -29.0% | 38.5 t | $4,121.27 | $46.6M | 1.4 t |
| June 2025 | $339.2M | +138.6% | 68.9 t | $4,920.62 | $25.7M | 599 kg |
| May 2025 | $266.1M | +58.8% | 69.2 t | $3,845.06 | $26.8M | 723 kg |
| April 2025 | $252.3M | -12.9% | 33.3 t | $7,576.14 | $59.2M | 970 kg |
| March 2025 | $154.9M | -19.5% | 25.7 t | $6,034.07 | $180.7M | 2.5 t |
| February 2025 | $236.5M | +194.0% | 30.1 t | $7,865.81 | $240.4M | 3.2 t |
| January 2025 | $142.0M | +72.5% | 72.1 t | $1,968.52 | $53.8M | 1.2 t |
| December 2024 | $119.9M | +114.5% | 62.2 t | $1,928.08 | $13.6M | 513 kg |
| November 2024 | $64.4M | -10.8% | 32.4 t | $1,991.08 | $39.4M | 675 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 Hong Kong
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7108 | Gold | $3.46B | 61.6% | +147.3% | $36.1M |
| 7106 | Silver | $1.36B | 24.2% | +167.6% | $14.7M |
| 7114 | Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares | $656.9M | 11.7% | -3.4% | $17.3M |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $59.4M | 1.1% | +33.9% | $952K |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $38.7M | 0.7% | +338.2% | $7.2M |
| 7118 | Coin | $25.0M | 0.4% | +1,726% | $346K |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form | $9.9M | 0.2% | +298.4% | $0 |
| 7103 | Precious stones and semi-precious stones, etc. | $4.1M | 0.1% | +53.3% | $131K |
| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | $4.1M | 0.1% | -23.7% | $277K |
| 7104 | Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $801K | 0.0% | +2.4% | $47K |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $188K | 0.0% | +14.3% | $25K |
| 7112 | Precious metal waste and scrap | $90K | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7107 | Base metals clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured | $54K | 0.0% | -14.9% | $2,747 |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $15K | 0.0% | -98.3% | $180 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $1,500 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7101 | Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, etc. | $450 | 0.0% | – | $450 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to Hong Kong