Pearls, precious stones and precious metals: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 71 · 천연진주ㆍ양식진주ㆍ귀석ㆍ반귀석ㆍ귀금속ㆍ귀금속을 입힌 금속과 이들의 제품, 모조 신변장식용품, 주화 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $96,220 of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to South Africa, down 39.5% from September 2026 and down 46.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of pearls, precious stones and precious metals (HS 71) to South Africa totalled $1.4 million, up 56.4% from the 12 months before ($877,831).
South Africa took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 32nd of 144 destinations (34th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.2% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4,581.90 per kg of net weight, compared with $44,550.75 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $57.8 million (up 86.4% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $57.7 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $96K | -46.0% | 21 kg | $4,581.90 | $57.8M | 907 kg |
| September 2026 | $159K | +202.8% | 13 kg | $12,231.31 | $56.7M | 974 kg |
| August 2026 | $345K | +1,104% | 8 kg | $43,119.50 | $44.7M | 700 kg |
| July 2026 | $34K | +48.6% | 20 kg | $1,720.10 | $53.6M | 904 kg |
| June 2026 | $3,860 | -94.5% | 16 kg | $241.25 | $96.3M | 1.4 t |
| May 2026 | $131K | +195.6% | 2 kg | $65,378.50 | $142.9M | 1.9 t |
| April 2026 | $207K | -1.8% | 17 kg | $12,175.59 | $100.4M | 1.5 t |
| March 2026 | $81K | +101.4% | 21 kg | $3,849.48 | $79.9M | 1.1 t |
| February 2026 | $98K | +66.5% | 18 kg | $5,417.44 | $146.7M | 1.8 t |
| January 2026 | $7,774 | – | 4 kg | $1,943.50 | $148.0M | 2.2 t |
| December 2025 | $63K | -4.2% | 10 kg | $6,333.60 | $146.9M | 2.7 t |
| November 2025 | $147K | +40.2% | 38 kg | $3,881.03 | $51.7M | 897 kg |
| October 2025 | $178K | +595.0% | 4 kg | $44,550.75 | $31.0M | 604 kg |
| September 2025 | $53K | +65.1% | 6 kg | $8,750.83 | $35.2M | 859 kg |
| August 2025 | $29K | -19.5% | 13 kg | $2,203.15 | $38.6M | 856 kg |
| July 2025 | $23K | -76.6% | 8 kg | $2,894.12 | $39.5M | 851 kg |
| June 2025 | $70K | +14.9% | 23 kg | $3,052.78 | $41.2M | 892 kg |
| May 2025 | $44K | +222.6% | 8 kg | $5,529.00 | $56.4M | 1.5 t |
| April 2025 | $211K | +474.6% | 10 kg | $21,081.90 | $25.9M | 674 kg |
| March 2025 | $40K | +64.9% | 28 kg | $1,433.46 | $38.5M | 945 kg |
| February 2025 | $59K | +23.6% | 16 kg | $3,660.44 | $56.3M | 1.4 t |
| January 2025 | $106 | -99.8% | 1 kg | $106.00 | $76.0M | 2.0 t |
| December 2024 | $66K | – | 10 kg | $6,609.90 | $49.9M | 1.2 t |
| November 2024 | $105K | – | 39 kg | $2,696.28 | $64.1M | 1.4 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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7113 | Jewellery of precious metal | $1.3M | 92.5% | +59.9% | $64K |
| 7104 | Synthetic or reconstructed precious or semi-precious stones, etc. | $95K | 6.9% | +87.5% | $32K |
| 7117 | Imitation jewellery | $8,055 | 0.6% | – | $210 |
See also: Pearls, precious stones and precious metals to all countries · all exports to South Africa