Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to the United States
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $72.6 million of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to the United States, down 6.5% from September 2026 and up 75.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to the United States totalled $1.02 billion, up 35.1% from the 12 months before ($757.8 million).
The United States took 7.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 4th of 144 destinations (3rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.5% of South Korea's goods exports to the United States over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2,171.44 per kg of net weight, compared with $2,450.58 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United States in October 2026 were $53.7 million (up 43.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $18.9 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $72.6M | +75.3% | 33.4 t | $2,171.44 | $53.7M | 43.5 t |
| September 2026 | $77.6M | +8.9% | 37.5 t | $2,072.96 | $80.8M | 13.6 t |
| August 2026 | $65.0M | +18.7% | 47.3 t | $1,374.71 | $77.1M | 53.2 t |
| July 2026 | $170.9M | +230.5% | 61.0 t | $2,802.43 | $126.7M | 105 t |
| June 2026 | $88.8M | +44.2% | 46.7 t | $1,903.41 | $68.1M | 33.8 t |
| May 2026 | $97.3M | +113.1% | 43.4 t | $2,243.08 | $63.5M | 143 t |
| April 2026 | $115.2M | +70.8% | 25.9 t | $4,445.15 | $107.9M | 33.0 t |
| March 2026 | $60.7M | -27.7% | 27.5 t | $2,210.28 | $197.6M | 238 t |
| February 2026 | $74.0M | -24.8% | 17.0 t | $4,356.20 | $59.4M | 61.3 t |
| January 2026 | $35.0M | -56.2% | 17.9 t | $1,961.48 | $72.5M | 93.3 t |
| December 2025 | $98.1M | +220.0% | 19.9 t | $4,929.10 | $38.1M | 25.5 t |
| November 2025 | $68.4M | -3.7% | 36.9 t | $1,854.54 | $62.9M | 10.5 t |
| October 2025 | $41.4M | -14.5% | 16.9 t | $2,450.58 | $37.5M | 125 t |
| September 2025 | $71.3M | -32.2% | 38.6 t | $1,846.35 | $45.4M | 89.2 t |
| August 2025 | $54.8M | -16.3% | 35.9 t | $1,526.11 | $45.3M | 295 t |
| July 2025 | $51.7M | -19.1% | 45.9 t | $1,126.52 | $99.6M | 66.3 t |
| June 2025 | $61.6M | +35.0% | 20.6 t | $2,991.48 | $83.3M | 56.6 t |
| May 2025 | $45.6M | +3.5% | 37.2 t | $1,226.24 | $32.0M | 36.9 t |
| April 2025 | $67.5M | +105.9% | 55.4 t | $1,218.18 | $22.3M | 47.0 t |
| March 2025 | $83.9M | +88.0% | 73.6 t | $1,141.15 | $16.6M | 3.4 t |
| February 2025 | $98.3M | +148.3% | 83.1 t | $1,183.80 | $23.9M | 7.0 t |
| January 2025 | $79.9M | +93.3% | 74.1 t | $1,079.10 | $15.1M | 41.1 t |
| December 2024 | $30.7M | -63.9% | 23.9 t | $1,283.40 | $21.1M | 10.9 t |
| November 2024 | $71.1M | +38.5% | 60.7 t | $1,171.17 | $23.6M | 9.0 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 the United States
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7110 | Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form | $367.8M | 35.9% | +59.7% | $48.1M |
| 7106 | Silver | $290.2M | 28.3% | -17.2% | $3.2M |
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $190.3M | 18.6% | +79.0% | $13.5M |
| 7112 | Precious metal waste and scrap | $151.7M | 14.8% | +250.0% | $6.0M |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $18.0M | 1.8% | -2.3% | $1.6M |
| 7116 | Articles of natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $1.9M | 0.2% | -12.5% | $207K |
| 7103 | Precious stones and semi-precious stones, etc. | $1.4M | 0.1% | +3,624% | $13K |
| 7108 | Gold | $937K | 0.1% | +1,182% | $0 |
| 7118 | Coin | $554K | 0.1% | -62.7% | $34K |
| 7115 | Other articles of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal | $349K | 0.0% | +2.7% | $61 |
| 7114 | Goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares | $305K | 0.0% | +852.9% | $4,259 |
| 7102 | Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set | $181K | 0.0% | +33.7% | $299 |
| 7104 | Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $137K | 0.0% | -95.1% | $600 |
| 7105 | Dust and powder of natural or synthetic precious or semi-precious stones | $29K | 0.0% | -98.4% | $3,323 |
| 7107 | Base metals clad with silver, not further worked than semi-manufactured | $6,990 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 7101 | Pearls, natural or cultured, whether or not worked or graded but not strung, etc. | $1,316 | 0.0% | – | $265 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to the United States