Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to Italy
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $757,010 of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Italy, down 56.3% from September 2026 and down 50.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to Italy totalled $24.7 million, up 17.4% from the 12 months before ($21.1 million).
Italy took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 19th of 144 destinations (21st in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.5% of South Korea's goods exports to Italy over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $1,314.25 per kg of net weight, compared with $523.23 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Italy in October 2026 were $52.4 million (up 29.9% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $51.6 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $757K | -50.5% | 576 kg | $1,314.25 | $52.4M | 4.7 t |
| September 2026 | $1.7M | -21.9% | 1.9 t | $889.15 | $41.5M | 3.8 t |
| August 2026 | $891K | -52.8% | 2.1 t | $415.38 | $60.8M | 4.7 t |
| July 2026 | $2.2M | +31.3% | 3.4 t | $653.18 | $51.7M | 5.4 t |
| June 2026 | $5.3M | +291.0% | 4.6 t | $1,152.74 | $79.2M | 4.8 t |
| May 2026 | $2.1M | -36.0% | 2.8 t | $722.23 | $67.3M | 5.0 t |
| April 2026 | $2.2M | +33.7% | 3.0 t | $736.23 | $86.5M | 7.0 t |
| March 2026 | $3.4M | +185.3% | 1.8 t | $1,898.58 | $73.0M | 6.8 t |
| February 2026 | $1.5M | -14.3% | 2.3 t | $648.17 | $67.5M | 6.0 t |
| January 2026 | $2.3M | +44.8% | 4.4 t | $529.47 | $54.3M | 5.0 t |
| December 2025 | $598K | -16.1% | 357 kg | $1,675.80 | $50.5M | 5.0 t |
| November 2025 | $1.7M | -23.2% | 3.2 t | $547.79 | $60.9M | 4.9 t |
| October 2025 | $1.5M | +148.1% | 2.9 t | $523.23 | $40.3M | 4.5 t |
| September 2025 | $2.2M | +87.5% | 1.9 t | $1,154.45 | $40.7M | 3.9 t |
| August 2025 | $1.9M | +242.7% | 1.3 t | $1,415.42 | $39.3M | 4.2 t |
| July 2025 | $1.7M | +34.1% | 3.4 t | $500.68 | $39.9M | 4.8 t |
| June 2025 | $1.4M | +72.8% | 3.4 t | $396.42 | $60.7M | 5.3 t |
| May 2025 | $3.2M | +49.3% | 4.9 t | $656.07 | $39.9M | 4.4 t |
| April 2025 | $1.7M | -10.4% | 3.3 t | $501.69 | $35.9M | 4.4 t |
| March 2025 | $1.2M | -42.3% | 3.8 t | $310.86 | $46.3M | 6.1 t |
| February 2025 | $1.8M | +9.0% | 2.9 t | $608.10 | $48.2M | 6.4 t |
| January 2025 | $1.6M | +4.7% | 3.5 t | $461.13 | $26.3M | 4.7 t |
| December 2024 | $713K | -33.3% | 2.2 t | $327.09 | $31.1M | 5.5 t |
| November 2024 | $2.2M | +168.4% | 5.0 t | $446.81 | $31.2M | 4.4 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 Italy
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $10.3M | 41.6% | +50.3% | $392K |
| 7112 | Precious metal waste and scrap | $8.0M | 32.4% | -1.9% | $0 |
| 7106 | Silver | $5.0M | 20.3% | +31.4% | $277K |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $652K | 2.6% | -16.3% | $65K |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $406K | 1.6% | +106.2% | $0 |
| 7103 | Precious stones and semi-precious stones, etc. | $188K | 0.8% | -34.4% | $0 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $86K | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form | $43K | 0.2% | -95.5% | $0 |
| 7114 | Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares | $24K | 0.1% | – | $23K |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $11K | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7104 | Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $4,985 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7118 | Coin | $4,015 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | $23 | 0.0% | -99.8% | $0 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to Italy