Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Ireland
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $110.6 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Ireland, up 116.2% from September 2026 and up 4,510% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Ireland totalled $306.7 million, up 247.0% from the 12 months before ($88.4 million).
Ireland took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 33rd of 227 destinations (44th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 14.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Ireland over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $318.97 per kg of net weight, compared with $14.40 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Ireland in October 2026 were $2.8 million (down 26.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $107.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $110.6M | +4,510% | 347 t | $318.97 | $2.8M | 24.4 t |
| September 2026 | $51.2M | +727.1% | 893 t | $57.27 | $5.0M | 54.1 t |
| August 2026 | $18.7M | +494.0% | 231 t | $81.09 | $3.2M | 26.7 t |
| July 2026 | $23.2M | +343.1% | 109 t | $214.00 | $5.6M | 44.8 t |
| June 2026 | $29.1M | +485.9% | 241 t | $121.12 | $5.1M | 40.7 t |
| May 2026 | $31.0M | +412.4% | 82.6 t | $375.02 | $1.8M | 2.9 t |
| April 2026 | $6.7M | +116.8% | 144 t | $46.22 | $5.9M | 79.7 t |
| March 2026 | $12.4M | +71.6% | 214 t | $58.01 | $3.9M | 38.6 t |
| February 2026 | $10.6M | -10.0% | 142 t | $74.71 | $4.1M | 22.6 t |
| January 2026 | $3.7M | +29.9% | 195 t | $19.16 | $4.6M | 28.0 t |
| December 2025 | $5.7M | -73.3% | 220 t | $26.13 | $5.9M | 97.1 t |
| November 2025 | $3.7M | -73.2% | 233 t | $15.99 | $2.5M | 13.3 t |
| October 2025 | $2.4M | -81.0% | 167 t | $14.40 | $3.8M | 25.6 t |
| September 2025 | $6.2M | -67.4% | 364 t | $16.99 | $3.2M | 23.9 t |
| August 2025 | $3.1M | -77.5% | 93.7 t | $33.62 | $2.6M | 10.6 t |
| July 2025 | $5.2M | -47.5% | 259 t | $20.23 | $3.4M | 42.6 t |
| June 2025 | $5.0M | -69.2% | 67.7 t | $73.44 | $2.4M | 32.0 t |
| May 2025 | $6.0M | -73.6% | 132 t | $45.96 | $3.8M | 51.4 t |
| April 2025 | $3.1M | -79.3% | 226 t | $13.59 | $4.0M | 56.4 t |
| March 2025 | $7.2M | -24.9% | 163 t | $44.50 | $3.5M | 63.9 t |
| February 2025 | $11.8M | +96.7% | 198 t | $59.80 | $2.8M | 21.1 t |
| January 2025 | $2.9M | -65.4% | 227 t | $12.66 | $3.0M | 26.1 t |
| December 2024 | $21.5M | +229.4% | 56.3 t | $382.45 | $4.3M | 51.1 t |
| November 2024 | $13.9M | +196.5% | 137 t | $101.17 | $3.3M | 28.6 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 Ireland
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $272.9M | 89.0% | +296.8% | $107.9M |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits (semiconductor chips) | $8.9M | 2.9% | +570.6% | $814K |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $8.0M | 2.6% | +543.0% | $262K |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $5.7M | 1.9% | +24.2% | $771K |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $2.7M | 0.9% | +4.9% | $112K |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $2.2M | 0.7% | +128.8% | $214K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $2.0M | 0.7% | -29.6% | $54K |
| 8534 | Printed circuits | $1.3M | 0.4% | -18.5% | $128K |
| 8526 | Radar and radio navigation apparatus | $769K | 0.3% | +34.4% | $33K |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices, including solar cells and LEDs | $453K | 0.1% | -9.8% | $127K |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $442K | 0.1% | +28.3% | $89K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $326K | 0.1% | -73.1% | $13K |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $234K | 0.1% | +68.6% | $13K |
| 8514 | Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens | $166K | 0.1% | -79.8% | $194 |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $157K | 0.1% | -45.0% | $3,181 |
| 8525 | Broadcasting transmitters, television cameras and digital cameras | $86K | 0.0% | +88.4% | $24K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $56K | 0.0% | +26.0% | $129 |
| 8503 | Parts for electric motors and generators | $47K | 0.0% | +79.6% | $489 |
| 8533 | Electrical resistors, other than heating resistors, etc. | $41K | 0.0% | +19.5% | $800 |
| 8513 | Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, etc. | $23K | 0.0% | +11.4% | $1,005 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Ireland