Lead and articles thereof: South Korea exports to the United States
HS chapter 78 · 납과 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $3,188 of lead and articles thereof (HS 78) to the United States. The figures for September 2026 ($174) and October 2025 ($0) are too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of lead and articles thereof (HS 78) to the United States totalled $57.6 million, down 65.1% from the 12 months before ($164.9 million).
The United States took 7.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 5th of 40 destinations (2nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to the United States over the same period.
Imports from the United States in October 2026 were $13,485 (down 5.3% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $10,297 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $3,188 | – | 243 kg | $13.12 | $13K | 1.3 t |
| September 2026 | $174 | -100.0% | 10 kg | $17.40 | $26K | 1.1 t |
| August 2026 | $14K | -99.3% | 8.0 t | $1.76 | $13K | 537 kg |
| July 2026 | $2.3M | -91.0% | 158 t | $14.77 | $28K | 1.7 t |
| June 2026 | $1.6M | -76.8% | 96.0 t | $16.72 | $21K | 1.3 t |
| May 2026 | $1.5M | -46.8% | 94.7 t | $16.26 | $2.2M | 940 t |
| April 2026 | $402 | – | 255 kg | $1.58 | $238K | 83.0 t |
| March 2026 | $25.1M | -52.2% | 12,253 t | $2.05 | $35K | 1.8 t |
| February 2026 | $8.5M | +131.3% | 4,061 t | $2.09 | $11K | 649 kg |
| January 2026 | $195 | -100.0% | 187 kg | $1.04 | $11K | 311 kg |
| December 2025 | $18.5M | -46.2% | 8,987 t | $2.06 | $4,693 | 814 kg |
| November 2025 | $2,902 | -93.4% | 180 kg | $16.12 | $30K | 794 kg |
| October 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $14K | 960 kg |
| September 2025 | $33.4M | +214.3% | 16,164 t | $2.06 | $47K | 3.8 t |
| August 2025 | $2.1M | -86.8% | 1,010 t | $2.09 | $7,207 | 842 kg |
| July 2025 | $25.9M | +184,642% | 12,265 t | $2.11 | $145K | 7.9 t |
| June 2025 | $6.9M | +16,750% | 3,348 t | $2.06 | $8,454 | 831 kg |
| May 2025 | $2.9M | -88.8% | 1,426 t | $2.03 | $6,582 | 650 kg |
| April 2025 | $3,641 | – | 1.1 t | $3.24 | $10K | 1.2 t |
| March 2025 | $52.5M | +8,243% | 25,461 t | $2.06 | $9,230 | 479 kg |
| February 2025 | $3.7M | -87.6% | 1,792 t | $2.05 | $26K | 23.1 t |
| January 2025 | $3.1M | – | 1,500 t | $2.04 | $221K | 80.7 t |
| December 2024 | $34.4M | – | 16,313 t | $2.11 | $138K | 98.6 t |
| November 2024 | $44K | -96.8% | 1.4 t | $31.43 | $60K | 12.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801 | Unwrought lead | $52.1M | 90.5% | -68.3% | $0 |
| 7806 | Other articles of lead | $5.5M | 9.5% | +3,075% | $3,052 |
| 7804 | Lead plates, sheets, strip and foil | $473 | 0.0% | – | $136 |
See also: Lead and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to the United States