Other base metals: South Korea exports to France
HS chapter 81 · 그 밖의 비금속(卑金屬), 서멧(cermet), 이들의 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $110,405 of other base metals (HS 81) to France, down 6.7% from September 2026 and down 65.8% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of other base metals (HS 81) to France totalled $1.7 million, up 40.0% from the 12 months before ($1.2 million).
France took 0.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 21st of 89 destinations (20th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to France over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $122.13 per kg of net weight, compared with $428.33 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from France in October 2026 were $1.7 million (down 12.0% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $1.5 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $110K | -65.8% | 904 kg | $122.13 | $1.7M | 17.2 t |
| September 2026 | $118K | – | 680 kg | $174.05 | $1.3M | 5.8 t |
| August 2026 | $193K | +359.3% | 7.8 t | $24.82 | $1.8M | 8.7 t |
| July 2026 | $641K | +484.0% | 28.2 t | $22.76 | $2.4M | 33.0 t |
| June 2026 | $96K | +16.6% | 386 kg | $248.67 | $1.5M | 27.9 t |
| May 2026 | $92K | +141.3% | 651 kg | $142.06 | $1.3M | 27.4 t |
| April 2026 | $79K | +82.3% | 3.4 t | $23.48 | $2.1M | 8.7 t |
| March 2026 | $120K | +14.7% | 2.4 t | $50.59 | $1.1M | 8.8 t |
| February 2026 | $16K | -21.9% | 110 kg | $140.93 | $1.3M | 26.3 t |
| January 2026 | $58K | +25.4% | 553 kg | $104.37 | $1.4M | 8.3 t |
| December 2025 | $121K | +42.6% | 483 kg | $251.37 | $1.2M | 8.7 t |
| November 2025 | $37K | -87.7% | 406 kg | $90.49 | $843K | 17.0 t |
| October 2025 | $323K | +134.2% | 753 kg | $428.33 | $1.9M | 11.9 t |
| September 2025 | $9,618 | -88.3% | 81 kg | $118.74 | $2.5M | 20.5 t |
| August 2025 | $42K | -92.5% | 191 kg | $219.65 | $814K | 8.2 t |
| July 2025 | $110K | +64.9% | 959 kg | $114.47 | $1.4M | 12.3 t |
| June 2025 | $82K | -35.9% | 1.3 t | $61.91 | $657K | 5.9 t |
| May 2025 | $38K | -47.9% | 289 kg | $132.62 | $1.6M | 14.0 t |
| April 2025 | $43K | -67.5% | 402 kg | $107.99 | $1.0M | 8.7 t |
| March 2025 | $105K | -18.0% | 767 kg | $136.90 | $700K | 5.7 t |
| February 2025 | $20K | -89.8% | 136 kg | $145.99 | $1.4M | 8.2 t |
| January 2025 | $46K | -75.3% | 467 kg | $98.55 | $1.2M | 10.0 t |
| December 2024 | $85K | +29.0% | 3.9 t | $21.83 | $1.1M | 7.8 t |
| November 2024 | $298K | +749.8% | 9.2 t | $32.43 | $1.1M | 7.8 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 France
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8105 | Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy, etc. | $844K | 50.2% | +111.2% | $107K |
| 8108 | Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap | $830K | 49.4% | +127.0% | $3,892 |
| 8104 | Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap | $5,790 | 0.3% | -54.0% | $0 |
| 8103 | Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap | $1,600 | 0.1% | -99.6% | $0 |
See also: Other base metals to all countries · all exports to France