Miscellaneous articles of base metal: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 83 · 비금속(卑金屬)으로 만든 각종 제품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $162,568 of miscellaneous articles of base metal (HS 83) to South Africa, up 42.5% from September 2026 and up 6.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of miscellaneous articles of base metal (HS 83) to South Africa totalled $1.2 million, up 1.0% from the 12 months before ($1.2 million).
South Africa took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 56th of 181 destinations (55th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.24 per kg of net weight, compared with $2.93 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $49,841, leaving a surplus of $112,727 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $163K | +6.9% | 38.3 t | $4.24 | $50K | 3.6 t |
| September 2026 | $114K | +48.7% | 18.4 t | $6.20 | $109K | 8.7 t |
| August 2026 | $146K | -10.4% | 39.8 t | $3.67 | $88K | 6.9 t |
| July 2026 | $176K | +40.6% | 29.8 t | $5.91 | $200K | 15.5 t |
| June 2026 | $92K | -13.2% | 17.2 t | $5.37 | $75K | 6.1 t |
| May 2026 | $128K | +26.5% | 27.1 t | $4.71 | $42K | 3.4 t |
| April 2026 | $35K | +19.3% | 3.4 t | $10.29 | $67K | 5.4 t |
| March 2026 | $56K | +13.3% | 8.7 t | $6.48 | $67K | 5.1 t |
| February 2026 | $94K | -5.8% | 16.7 t | $5.64 | $64K | 5.0 t |
| January 2026 | $99K | +70.3% | 25.1 t | $3.93 | $72K | 5.6 t |
| December 2025 | $56K | -55.5% | 12.8 t | $4.41 | $67K | 5.1 t |
| November 2025 | $47K | -56.2% | 5.2 t | $9.08 | $59K | 4.8 t |
| October 2025 | $152K | +120.8% | 51.8 t | $2.93 | $11 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $77K | -38.5% | 14.1 t | $5.44 | $1,716 | 18 kg |
| August 2025 | $163K | +25.1% | 34.0 t | $4.80 | $149K | 10.9 t |
| July 2025 | $125K | -12.7% | 21.4 t | $5.84 | $529 | 4 kg |
| June 2025 | $106K | +71.6% | 26.1 t | $4.07 | $918 | 34 kg |
| May 2025 | $101K | +41.7% | 24.2 t | $4.17 | $214K | 15.5 t |
| April 2025 | $29K | -68.6% | 3.5 t | $8.31 | $215K | 15.4 t |
| March 2025 | $50K | -71.1% | 7.2 t | $6.87 | $385 | 15 kg |
| February 2025 | $100K | +265.1% | 25.6 t | $3.91 | $4,656 | 500 kg |
| January 2025 | $58K | +180.7% | 12.9 t | $4.47 | $302K | 22.6 t |
| December 2024 | $126K | +36.0% | 34.2 t | $3.70 | $66K | 5.1 t |
| November 2024 | $107K | +18.7% | 27.0 t | $3.95 | $219K | 16.3 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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8311 | Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products, etc. | $533K | 44.2% | -7.8% | $105K |
| 8302 | Base metal fittings and mountings (hinges, castors, brackets) | $223K | 18.5% | -10.0% | $24K |
| 8308 | Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, etc. | $167K | 13.9% | +288.9% | $19K |
| 8303 | Armoured or reinforced safes, etc. | $159K | 13.2% | -2.8% | $0 |
| 8301 | Padlocks and locks, of base metal, etc. | $89K | 7.4% | +1.9% | $6,187 |
| 8309 | Stoppers, caps and lids, capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, etc. | $22K | 1.8% | -69.6% | $7,407 |
| 8306 | Bells, gongs and the like, non-electric, of base metal, etc. | $8,173 | 0.7% | – | $0 |
| 8307 | Flexible tubing of base metal, with or without fittings | $4,585 | 0.4% | – | $200 |
| 8310 | Sign-plates, name-plates, address-plates and similar plates, numbers, etc. | $810 | 0.1% | – | $157 |
| 8304 | Filing cabinets, card-index cabinets, paper trays, paper rests, pen trays, etc. | $20 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Miscellaneous articles of base metal to all countries · all exports to South Africa