Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Sri Lanka
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $351,100 of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Sri Lanka, up 202.9% from September 2026 and up 153.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Sri Lanka totalled $3.6 million, down 62.2% from the 12 months before ($9.4 million).
Sri Lanka took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 112th of 227 destinations (88th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.4% of South Korea's goods exports to Sri Lanka over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $9.12 per kg of net weight, compared with $7.09 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Sri Lanka in October 2026 were $544,175 (up 48.9% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $193,075 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $351K | +153.0% | 38.5 t | $9.12 | $544K | 52.7 t |
| September 2026 | $116K | -32.8% | 18.6 t | $6.22 | $849K | 136 t |
| August 2026 | $175K | -51.8% | 47.7 t | $3.66 | $568K | 47.9 t |
| July 2026 | $192K | -93.8% | 30.2 t | $6.38 | $251K | 1.0 t |
| June 2026 | $169K | -42.4% | 21.9 t | $7.71 | $506K | 44.6 t |
| May 2026 | $709K | -12.7% | 54.3 t | $13.06 | $406K | 62.9 t |
| April 2026 | $306K | -76.9% | 88.0 t | $3.48 | $631K | 36.4 t |
| March 2026 | $797K | +614.6% | 45.9 t | $17.36 | $418K | 33.9 t |
| February 2026 | $191K | -83.4% | 10.3 t | $18.56 | $450K | 62.6 t |
| January 2026 | $134K | -78.3% | 20.3 t | $6.62 | $320K | 44.9 t |
| December 2025 | $203K | -37.1% | 32.4 t | $6.26 | $467K | 35.5 t |
| November 2025 | $221K | -78.1% | 37.1 t | $5.95 | $363K | 1.7 t |
| October 2025 | $139K | -62.3% | 19.6 t | $7.09 | $365K | 47.3 t |
| September 2025 | $173K | -67.7% | 40.1 t | $4.30 | $553K | 10.1 t |
| August 2025 | $363K | -64.9% | 25.9 t | $14.00 | $253K | 17.9 t |
| July 2025 | $3.1M | +55.6% | 98.8 t | $31.52 | $477K | 49.5 t |
| June 2025 | $293K | -67.3% | 28.0 t | $10.46 | $274K | 17.5 t |
| May 2025 | $812K | +285.2% | 62.1 t | $13.08 | $368K | 38.8 t |
| April 2025 | $1.3M | +34.2% | 80.6 t | $16.44 | $429K | 23.7 t |
| March 2025 | $111K | -88.5% | 19.9 t | $5.61 | $301K | 54.5 t |
| February 2025 | $1.2M | +84.1% | 77.2 t | $14.93 | $458K | 36.0 t |
| January 2025 | $620K | -0.6% | 55.3 t | $11.22 | $203K | 10.1 t |
| December 2024 | $322K | +166.7% | 30.4 t | $10.60 | $360K | 28.1 t |
| November 2024 | $1.0M | +43.2% | 62.1 t | $16.27 | $554K | 38.1 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 Sri Lanka
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $1.3M | 36.3% | -45.9% | $129K |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $479K | 13.4% | +2.3% | $53K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $273K | 7.7% | -80.2% | $15K |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $257K | 7.2% | -47.1% | $18K |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $218K | 6.1% | +35.2% | $3,498 |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $156K | 4.4% | -95.0% | $0 |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $140K | 3.9% | -31.2% | $25K |
| 8531 | Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, etc. | $101K | 2.8% | +157.8% | $45K |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $94K | 2.6% | -41.9% | $8,142 |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $86K | 2.4% | -78.5% | $15K |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $84K | 2.4% | +131.6% | $17K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $44K | 1.2% | -65.2% | $3,269 |
| 8514 | Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens | $41K | 1.1% | -51.6% | $3,339 |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $39K | 1.1% | -75.4% | $1,525 |
| 8518 | Microphones, loudspeakers, headphones and amplifiers | $35K | 1.0% | -16.0% | $5,354 |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits (semiconductor chips) | $27K | 0.8% | – | $0 |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $25K | 0.7% | +15.3% | $940 |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $24K | 0.7% | +29.6% | $584 |
| 8541 | Semiconductor devices, including solar cells and LEDs | $23K | 0.7% | – | $5,040 |
| 8515 | Welding, soldering and brazing machines | $23K | 0.6% | – | $27 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Sri Lanka