Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Laos
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $573,773 of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Laos, up 160.3% from September 2026 and up 76.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Laos totalled $3.9 million, down 27.1% from the 12 months before ($5.4 million).
Laos took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 106th of 227 destinations (98th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.6% of South Korea's goods exports to Laos over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $19.50 per kg of net weight, compared with $5.80 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Laos in October 2026 were $57,254 (up 61.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $516,519 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $574K | +76.7% | 29.4 t | $19.50 | $57K | 188 kg |
| September 2026 | $220K | -79.5% | 19.4 t | $11.39 | $39K | 179 kg |
| August 2026 | $389K | +22.8% | 75.0 t | $5.19 | $216K | 668 kg |
| July 2026 | $371K | -40.3% | 36.0 t | $10.30 | $57K | 360 kg |
| June 2026 | $87K | -64.1% | 2.5 t | $34.60 | $52K | 174 kg |
| May 2026 | $396K | +366.3% | 93.3 t | $4.25 | $173K | 902 kg |
| April 2026 | $286K | -33.7% | 21.1 t | $13.56 | $154K | 624 kg |
| March 2026 | $361K | -60.0% | 38.9 t | $9.29 | $143K | 476 kg |
| February 2026 | $208K | -59.4% | 2.0 t | $101.80 | $98K | 413 kg |
| January 2026 | $551K | +27.9% | 43.8 t | $12.58 | $30K | 139 kg |
| December 2025 | $323K | +45.1% | 10.5 t | $30.62 | $80K | 253 kg |
| November 2025 | $156K | -27.8% | 43.2 t | $3.60 | $32K | 88 kg |
| October 2025 | $325K | +66.9% | 56.0 t | $5.80 | $36K | 108 kg |
| September 2025 | $1.1M | +259.7% | 103 t | $10.43 | $34K | 98 kg |
| August 2025 | $317K | +28.1% | 35.9 t | $8.83 | $31K | 140 kg |
| July 2025 | $621K | +287.0% | 22.2 t | $28.02 | $369K | 1.4 t |
| June 2025 | $242K | -60.4% | 19.8 t | $12.24 | $128K | 548 kg |
| May 2025 | $85K | -73.8% | 17.5 t | $4.86 | $24K | 75 kg |
| April 2025 | $431K | +104.9% | 103 t | $4.17 | $182K | 934 kg |
| March 2025 | $904K | +685.0% | 87.7 t | $10.31 | $48K | 393 kg |
| February 2025 | $512K | +222.6% | 50.8 t | $10.07 | $22K | 74 kg |
| January 2025 | $431K | +367.5% | 36.1 t | $11.94 | $136K | 510 kg |
| December 2024 | $223K | -22.9% | 4.3 t | $52.07 | $74K | 270 kg |
| November 2024 | $216K | +22.2% | 20.2 t | $10.69 | $50K | 288 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 Laos
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $1.3M | 32.7% | -13.8% | $88K |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $670K | 17.1% | -22.1% | $58K |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $306K | 7.8% | +331.8% | $46K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $264K | 6.7% | +369.7% | $95K |
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $201K | 5.1% | -45.9% | $593 |
| 8512 | Vehicle lighting, signalling equipment and wipers | $199K | 5.1% | +24.2% | $17K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $128K | 3.3% | -52.5% | $3,969 |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $103K | 2.6% | -42.2% | $6,134 |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $91K | 2.3% | -86.8% | $61K |
| 8529 | Parts for display modules, televisions and broadcasting equipment | $82K | 2.1% | +607.5% | $81K |
| 8525 | Broadcasting transmitters, television cameras and digital cameras | $73K | 1.9% | +123.9% | $404 |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $65K | 1.7% | +48.5% | $45K |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $64K | 1.6% | +23.5% | $6,180 |
| 8548 | Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus, etc. | $57K | 1.4% | +134.9% | $0 |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $53K | 1.4% | -87.3% | $9,488 |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $42K | 1.1% | +22.0% | $6,196 |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $41K | 1.1% | -85.0% | $3,212 |
| 8531 | Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, etc. | $35K | 0.9% | +64.0% | $16K |
| 8518 | Microphones, loudspeakers, headphones and amplifiers | $31K | 0.8% | – | $14K |
| 8508 | Vacuum cleaners | $26K | 0.7% | – | $6,318 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Laos