Miscellaneous articles of base metal: South Korea exports to Sri Lanka
HS chapter 83 · 비금속(卑金屬)으로 만든 각종 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $31,071 of miscellaneous articles of base metal (HS 83) to Sri Lanka, up 67.7% from September 2026 and down 53.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of miscellaneous articles of base metal (HS 83) to Sri Lanka totalled $384,390, down 46.5% from the 12 months before ($719,041).
Sri Lanka took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 78th of 181 destinations (64th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Sri Lanka over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $30.25 per kg of net weight, compared with $6.75 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Sri Lanka in October 2026 were $10,556, leaving a surplus of $20,515 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $31K | -53.0% | 1.0 t | $30.25 | $11K | 262 kg |
| September 2026 | $19K | -79.0% | 943 kg | $19.65 | $139 | 10 kg |
| August 2026 | $9,974 | – | 336 kg | $29.68 | $10 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $12K | -81.0% | 302 kg | $39.70 | $499 | 27 kg |
| June 2026 | $81K | -34.3% | 2.4 t | $34.29 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $37K | +101.0% | 4.1 t | $9.10 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $59K | +5.7% | 1.7 t | $34.89 | $10K | 11 kg |
| March 2026 | $32K | -68.8% | 7.2 t | $4.38 | $616 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $35K | +4.3% | 867 kg | $40.33 | $397 | 4 kg |
| January 2026 | $14K | -55.5% | 663 kg | $20.73 | $233 | 2 kg |
| December 2025 | $21K | -82.4% | 668 kg | $31.98 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $35K | – | 4.6 t | $7.49 | $1,900 | 21 kg |
| October 2025 | $66K | +180.2% | 9.8 t | $6.75 | $1 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $88K | +538.4% | 14.0 t | $6.31 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $7,982 | -39.4% | 357 kg | $22.36 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $63K | +113.5% | 1.9 t | $33.56 | $95 | 41 kg |
| June 2025 | $123K | +55.3% | 7.0 t | $17.46 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $18K | -89.0% | 5.8 t | $3.16 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $55K | -67.6% | 5.7 t | $9.71 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $101K | -24.7% | 28.7 t | $3.53 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $34K | -46.4% | 973 kg | $34.44 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $31K | -47.1% | 4.3 t | $7.11 | $1 | 1 kg |
| December 2024 | $121K | +505.2% | 26.2 t | $4.63 | $3 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $9,823 | -20.2% | 677 kg | $14.51 | $10 | 0 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 Sri Lanka
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8308 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, etc. | $253K | 65.7% | -5.2% | $20K |
| 8311 | Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, etc. | $54K | 14.1% | -83.6% | $520 |
| 8301 | Padlocks and locks, of base metal, etc. | $42K | 11.0% | +5.6% | $9,416 |
| 8302 | Base metal fittings and mountings (hinges, castors, brackets) | $33K | 8.7% | -38.2% | $469 |
| 8307 | Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings | $1,609 | 0.4% | – | $790 |
See also: Miscellaneous articles of base metal to all countries · all exports to Sri Lanka