Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Ethiopia
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $61,740 of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Ethiopia, down 45.2% from September 2026 and down 53.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Ethiopia totalled $2.0 million, down 80.0% from the 12 months before ($9.9 million).
Ethiopia took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 124th of 227 destinations (87th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Ethiopia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $2.50 per kg of net weight, compared with $19.75 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ethiopia in October 2026 were $48,860 (up 10.5% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $12,880 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $62K | -53.4% | 24.7 t | $2.50 | $49K | 11 kg |
| September 2026 | $113K | -16.5% | 24.0 t | $4.68 | $78K | 185 kg |
| August 2026 | $4,469 | -99.6% | 686 kg | $6.51 | $1,862 | 2 kg |
| July 2026 | $231K | -89.8% | 99.1 t | $2.34 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $19K | -92.4% | 84 kg | $227.75 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $8,387 | -72.6% | 520 kg | $16.13 | $110 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $201K | +1,065% | 80.1 t | $2.51 | $90 | 17 kg |
| March 2026 | $3,415 | -96.3% | 200 kg | $17.07 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $152K | – | 98 kg | $1,551.26 | $9 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $120K | – | 43.0 t | $2.78 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $162K | +1,110% | 850 kg | $190.20 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $909K | -84.5% | 337 t | $2.70 | $925 | 9 kg |
| October 2025 | $132K | +35.9% | 6.7 t | $19.75 | $44K | 10 kg |
| September 2025 | $135K | +91.2% | 46.2 t | $2.92 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $1.1M | +32.7% | 45.3 t | $24.71 | $37K | 98 kg |
| July 2025 | $2.3M | +335.6% | 22.6 t | $99.91 | $40K | 5 kg |
| June 2025 | $252K | – | 100 t | $2.51 | $159 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $31K | -85.6% | 4.1 t | $7.42 | $46K | 4 kg |
| April 2025 | $17K | -99.9% | 217 kg | $79.47 | $2 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $92K | -99.7% | 33.4 t | $2.76 | $54 | 1 kg |
| February 2025 | $2,816 | -87.0% | 918 kg | $3.07 | $65 | 1 kg |
| January 2025 | $300 | -99.7% | 1 kg | $300.00 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $13K | -96.7% | 365 kg | $36.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $5.9M | – | 276 t | $21.22 | $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 Ethiopia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $1.4M | 72.2% | +214.3% | $61K |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $297K | 15.0% | -61.7% | $0 |
| 8502 | Electric generating sets and rotary converters | $67K | 3.4% | -78.5% | $0 |
| 8503 | Parts for electric motors and generators | $50K | 2.5% | – | $0 |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $41K | 2.1% | -99.1% | $352 |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $25K | 1.3% | – | $0 |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $21K | 1.1% | – | $0 |
| 8534 | Printed circuits | $8,700 | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $6,628 | 0.3% | -99.0% | $236 |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $5,897 | 0.3% | -97.4% | $0 |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $5,194 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $4,877 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $4,831 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 8509 | Household appliances with electric motor (blenders, juicers and others) | $2,985 | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 8515 | Welding, soldering and brazing machines | $1,819 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8521 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus, etc. | $1,534 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $1,431 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $1,422 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8532 | Electrical capacitors | $1,398 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices, including solar cells and LEDs | $1,281 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Ethiopia