Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Bangladesh
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $1.1 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Bangladesh, down 21.7% from September 2026 and down 58.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Bangladesh totalled $20.8 million, down 40.4% from the 12 months before ($34.8 million).
Bangladesh took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 72nd of 227 destinations (62nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Bangladesh over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $44.72 per kg of net weight, compared with $84.25 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Bangladesh in October 2026 were $35,480 (down 55.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.1 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $1.1M | -58.4% | 24.6 t | $44.72 | $35K | 23.8 t |
| September 2026 | $1.4M | -46.3% | 22.9 t | $61.26 | $70K | 45.9 t |
| August 2026 | $822K | -83.3% | 15.0 t | $54.97 | $40K | 23.8 t |
| July 2026 | $1.4M | -23.0% | 21.5 t | $63.13 | $26K | 23.7 t |
| June 2026 | $4.3M | +272.6% | 98.0 t | $44.05 | $29K | 23.2 t |
| May 2026 | $1.9M | -42.3% | 59.4 t | $31.52 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $1.3M | -21.2% | 49.3 t | $27.16 | $30K | 23.2 t |
| March 2026 | $2.0M | -56.7% | 32.4 t | $60.92 | $56K | 46.4 t |
| February 2026 | $1.1M | +19.3% | 48.2 t | $22.22 | $29K | 23.3 t |
| January 2026 | $714K | -50.9% | 15.9 t | $44.75 | $79K | 69.6 t |
| December 2025 | $2.1M | +70.5% | 166 t | $12.52 | $79K | 68.5 t |
| November 2025 | $2.7M | -68.8% | 187 t | $14.45 | $146K | 58.6 t |
| October 2025 | $2.6M | -70.9% | 31.4 t | $84.25 | $79K | 38.1 t |
| September 2025 | $2.6M | +51.5% | 126 t | $20.75 | $1,000 | 5 kg |
| August 2025 | $4.9M | +310.5% | 9.5 t | $519.02 | $7,245 | 33 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.8M | -80.5% | 89.4 t | $19.67 | $1,630 | 43 kg |
| June 2025 | $1.2M | -81.4% | 55.2 t | $20.99 | $269 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $3.2M | -29.5% | 64.1 t | $50.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $1.7M | -47.2% | 63.8 t | $26.65 | $430K | 49.9 t |
| March 2025 | $4.6M | -73.8% | 382 t | $11.93 | $145K | 115 t |
| February 2025 | $898K | -61.5% | 36.5 t | $24.62 | $97K | 78.8 t |
| January 2025 | $1.5M | -61.0% | 21.6 t | $67.25 | $127K | 115 t |
| December 2024 | $1.2M | -92.0% | 26.0 t | $46.93 | $185K | 90.3 t |
| November 2024 | $8.7M | +344.7% | 812 t | $10.67 | $0 | 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 Bangladesh
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits (semiconductor chips) | $3.4M | 16.2% | +444.7% | $0 |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $3.1M | 15.0% | -75.7% | $35K |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $2.5M | 12.2% | -44.5% | $85K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $2.5M | 11.9% | +57.6% | $101K |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $2.1M | 10.2% | +34.8% | $109K |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $1.6M | 7.7% | -8.8% | $158K |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $801K | 3.9% | +249.5% | $24K |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $529K | 2.5% | -91.7% | $132K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $408K | 2.0% | +3.4% | $28K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $381K | 1.8% | +8.8% | $5,951 |
| 8532 | Electrical capacitors | $366K | 1.8% | +489.7% | $0 |
| 8502 | Electric generating sets and rotary converters | $349K | 1.7% | -35.2% | $0 |
| 8514 | Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens | $292K | 1.4% | +39.5% | $95K |
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $289K | 1.4% | -76.1% | $0 |
| 8529 | Parts for display modules, televisions and broadcasting equipment | $253K | 1.2% | +1,471% | $0 |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $246K | 1.2% | – | $85K |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $236K | 1.1% | -59.6% | $25K |
| 8526 | Radar and radio navigation apparatus | $234K | 1.1% | – | $246 |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $144K | 0.7% | -86.2% | $39K |
| 8533 | Electrical resistors, other than heating resistors, etc. | $134K | 0.6% | +598.6% | $1,120 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Bangladesh