Lead and articles thereof: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 78 · 납과 그 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $210,110 of lead and articles thereof (HS 78) to South Africa. The figures for September 2026 ($100) and October 2025 ($797) are too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of lead and articles thereof (HS 78) to South Africa totalled $2.5 million, up 284.7% from the 12 months before ($655,092).
South Africa took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 14th of 40 destinations (17th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.3% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.10 per kg of net weight, compared with $0.94 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $210K | – | 100 t | $2.10 | $100 | 50 kg |
| September 2026 | $100 | -100.0% | 160 kg | $0.62 | $100 | 50 kg |
| August 2026 | $199K | – | 99.8 t | $1.99 | $500 | 250 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.2M | +469.2% | 601 t | $2.07 | $500 | 250 kg |
| June 2026 | $449 | – | 530 kg | $0.85 | $400 | 200 kg |
| May 2026 | $215K | – | 100 t | $2.14 | $500 | 250 kg |
| April 2026 | $350 | – | 602 kg | $0.58 | $648 | 300 kg |
| March 2026 | $217K | – | 102 t | $2.12 | $515 | 250 kg |
| February 2026 | $698 | -99.7% | 802 kg | $0.87 | $400 | 200 kg |
| January 2026 | $548 | – | 702 kg | $0.78 | $600 | 300 kg |
| December 2025 | $432K | – | 201 t | $2.15 | $500 | 250 kg |
| November 2025 | $349 | – | 401 kg | $0.87 | $300 | 150 kg |
| October 2025 | $797 | -99.6% | 852 kg | $0.94 | $500 | 250 kg |
| September 2025 | $218K | – | 99.6 t | $2.18 | $400 | 200 kg |
| August 2025 | $750 | -99.7% | 1.0 t | $0.75 | $800 | 400 kg |
| July 2025 | $219K | – | 100 t | $2.18 | $300 | 150 kg |
| June 2025 | $799 | -99.7% | 651 kg | $1.23 | $500 | 250 kg |
| May 2025 | $449 | -99.8% | 652 kg | $0.69 | $500 | 250 kg |
| April 2025 | $549 | -99.8% | 903 kg | $0.61 | $400 | 200 kg |
| March 2025 | $448 | -99.8% | 451 kg | $0.99 | $300 | 150 kg |
| February 2025 | $213K | -8.0% | 102 t | $2.09 | $500 | 250 kg |
| January 2025 | $797 | – | 852 kg | $0.94 | $700 | 350 kg |
| December 2024 | $449 | -99.8% | 652 kg | $0.69 | $400 | 200 kg |
| November 2024 | $1,000 | – | 1.2 t | $0.87 | $700 | 350 kg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7801 | Unwrought lead | $2.5M | 99.8% | +288.4% | $210K |
| 7806 | Other articles of lead | $5,887 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
See also: Lead and articles thereof to all countries · all exports to South Africa