Copper and articles thereof: South Korea exports to Ecuador
HS chapter 74 · 구리와 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $433 of copper and articles thereof (HS 74) to Ecuador, down 99.9% from September 2026 and down 98.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of copper and articles thereof (HS 74) to Ecuador totalled $1.5 million, up 220.5% from the 12 months before ($454,708).
Ecuador took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 54th of 146 destinations (63rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Ecuador over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $7.87 per kg of net weight, compared with $64.37 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ecuador in October 2026 were $5.5 million (up 632.4% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $5.5 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $433 | -98.0% | 55 kg | $7.87 | $5.5M | 409 t |
| September 2026 | $319K | – | 21.6 t | $14.81 | $3.1M | 249 t |
| August 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $7.8M | 623 t |
| July 2026 | $297K | – | 21.5 t | $13.85 | $2.8M | 227 t |
| June 2026 | $2,644 | -98.8% | 24 kg | $110.17 | $801K | 63.1 t |
| May 2026 | $1,754 | – | 107 kg | $16.39 | $735K | 61.6 t |
| April 2026 | $306K | – | 21.5 t | $14.25 | $3.2M | 265 t |
| March 2026 | $1,102 | – | 39 kg | $28.26 | $5.6M | 473 t |
| February 2026 | $1,296 | – | 87 kg | $14.90 | $3.6M | 344 t |
| January 2026 | $272K | – | 21.6 t | $12.60 | $1.2M | 121 t |
| December 2025 | $255K | +21.6% | 21.3 t | $11.94 | $1.2M | 125 t |
| November 2025 | $240 | – | 2 kg | $120.00 | $814K | 84.1 t |
| October 2025 | $22K | -89.7% | 343 kg | $64.37 | $747K | 80.7 t |
| September 2025 | $1,040 | – | 31 kg | $33.55 | $926K | 99.9 t |
| August 2025 | $144 | -99.9% | 2 kg | $72.00 | $2.3M | 241 t |
| July 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $930K | 99.9 t |
| June 2025 | $216K | – | 21.5 t | $10.07 | $889K | 101 t |
| May 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $2.1M | 234 t |
| April 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $1.2M | 126 t |
| March 2025 | $3,841 | -98.1% | 103 kg | $37.29 | $745K | 81.2 t |
| February 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $547K | 62.5 t |
| January 2025 | $1,603 | – | 27 kg | $59.37 | $908K | 105 t |
| December 2024 | $209K | – | 21.1 t | $9.92 | $186K | 20.7 t |
| November 2024 | $144 | – | 2 kg | $72.00 | $872K | 97.7 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 Ecuador
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7407 | Copper bars, rods and profiles | $875K | 60.1% | +106.3% | $0 |
| 7409 | Copper plates, sheets and strip (over 0.15 mm thick) | $560K | 38.4% | – | $0 |
| 7412 | Copper tube or pipe fittings, etc. | $11K | 0.8% | – | $0 |
| 7419 | Other articles of copper | $4,963 | 0.3% | -80.8% | $241 |
| 7402 | Unrefined copper, etc. | $4,538 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 7415 | Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles, etc. | $1,728 | 0.1% | – | $192 |
See also: Copper and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to Ecuador