Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to Ireland
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $43,138 of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Ireland, up 120.1% from September 2026 and up 24.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Ireland totalled $1.6 million, down 25.8% from the 12 months before ($2.1 million).
Ireland took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 31st of 144 destinations (29th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Ireland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $281.95 per kg of net weight, compared with $1,053.58 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ireland in October 2026 were $96,191 (down 57.9% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $53,053 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $43K | +24.1% | 153 kg | $281.95 | $96K | 74 kg |
| September 2026 | $20K | – | 80 kg | $244.97 | $164K | 135 kg |
| August 2026 | $3,278 | -81.6% | 18 kg | $182.11 | $143K | 139 kg |
| July 2026 | $154K | +362.7% | 58 kg | $2,653.72 | $111K | 221 kg |
| June 2026 | $110K | – | 84 kg | $1,305.35 | $171K | 109 kg |
| May 2026 | $4,274 | -84.9% | 36 kg | $118.72 | $229K | 273 kg |
| April 2026 | $1.2M | -11.2% | 75 kg | $15,586.04 | $370K | 514 kg |
| March 2026 | $9,950 | -98.2% | 50 kg | $199.00 | $236K | 288 kg |
| February 2026 | $7,841 | – | 40 kg | $196.03 | $268K | 307 kg |
| January 2026 | $14K | – | 76 kg | $179.72 | $246K | 313 kg |
| December 2025 | $3,204 | -94.9% | 36 kg | $89.00 | $310K | 277 kg |
| November 2025 | $13K | -49.9% | 62 kg | $217.06 | $387K | 278 kg |
| October 2025 | $35K | -80.5% | 33 kg | $1,053.58 | $228K | 269 kg |
| September 2025 | $4,142 | – | 33 kg | $125.52 | $142K | 168 kg |
| August 2025 | $18K | +2.0% | 8 kg | $2,228.12 | $133K | 115 kg |
| July 2025 | $33K | – | 192 kg | $173.24 | $190K | 183 kg |
| June 2025 | $1,167 | -99.7% | 24 kg | $48.62 | $99K | 114 kg |
| May 2025 | $28K | -48.2% | 40 kg | $705.58 | $212K | 148 kg |
| April 2025 | $1.3M | +7.4% | 139 kg | $9,466.24 | $216K | 159 kg |
| March 2025 | $551K | -65.0% | 66 kg | $8,341.70 | $139K | 146 kg |
| February 2025 | $7,045 | -56.9% | 54 kg | $130.46 | $296K | 273 kg |
| January 2025 | $9,173 | -65.0% | 84 kg | $109.20 | $130K | 139 kg |
| December 2024 | $63K | +406.0% | 274 kg | $228.44 | $201K | 141 kg |
| November 2024 | $27K | +122.9% | 87 kg | $308.80 | $144K | 125 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 Ireland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $1.4M | 91.1% | -26.1% | $4,317 |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $133K | 8.6% | -24.1% | $39K |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $4,245 | 0.3% | – | $295 |
| 7101 | Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, etc. | $128 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to Ireland