Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Panama
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $2.0 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Panama, up 38.8% from September 2026 and up 15.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Panama totalled $19.6 million, down 28.1% from the 12 months before ($27.3 million).
Panama took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 73rd of 227 destinations (70th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Panama over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $5.67 per kg of net weight, compared with $3.42 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Panama in October 2026 were $450,494 (up 240.3% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.5 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $2.0M | +15.9% | 347 t | $5.67 | $450K | 282 t |
| September 2026 | $1.4M | -38.9% | 257 t | $5.53 | $138K | 176 kg |
| August 2026 | $1.3M | +49.8% | 318 t | $4.17 | $532K | 40.1 t |
| July 2026 | $2.1M | +5.2% | 480 t | $4.34 | $909K | 71.2 t |
| June 2026 | $1.6M | +11.8% | 484 t | $3.24 | $1.3M | 90.2 t |
| May 2026 | $1.7M | -21.2% | 414 t | $4.17 | $868K | 56.2 t |
| April 2026 | $1.8M | -27.0% | 409 t | $4.31 | $1.5M | 47.6 t |
| March 2026 | $1.9M | +2.1% | 555 t | $3.50 | $879K | 250 t |
| February 2026 | $987K | -35.8% | 145 t | $6.80 | $292K | 273 t |
| January 2026 | $1.8M | +16.0% | 335 t | $5.45 | $98K | 105 t |
| December 2025 | $1.7M | -78.0% | 442 t | $3.75 | $154K | 122 t |
| November 2025 | $1.4M | -25.9% | 228 t | $6.06 | $150K | 43.8 t |
| October 2025 | $1.7M | +24.5% | 497 t | $3.42 | $132K | 120 t |
| September 2025 | $2.3M | +47.3% | 613 t | $3.79 | $105K | 56.2 t |
| August 2025 | $886K | -41.6% | 160 t | $5.53 | $226K | 203 t |
| July 2025 | $2.0M | -27.6% | 402 t | $4.92 | $380K | 393 t |
| June 2025 | $1.4M | -12.4% | 239 t | $5.86 | $1.1M | 355 t |
| May 2025 | $2.2M | -8.8% | 396 t | $5.54 | $588K | 402 t |
| April 2025 | $2.4M | -7.4% | 661 t | $3.66 | $815K | 654 t |
| March 2025 | $1.9M | -26.5% | 442 t | $4.30 | $707K | 502 t |
| February 2025 | $1.5M | -42.9% | 434 t | $3.54 | $618K | 541 t |
| January 2025 | $1.6M | -12.3% | 364 t | $4.32 | $547K | 597 t |
| December 2024 | $7.5M | +209.7% | 742 t | $10.15 | $246K | 204 t |
| November 2024 | $1.9M | -27.7% | 457 t | $4.09 | $359K | 395 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 Panama
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $9.6M | 48.8% | -17.7% | $772K |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $2.2M | 11.1% | -13.8% | $180K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $1.8M | 9.1% | -74.7% | $430K |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $855K | 4.4% | +11.5% | $17K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $804K | 4.1% | +33.7% | $78K |
| 8524 | Flat panel display modules | $766K | 3.9% | -32.0% | $268K |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $655K | 3.3% | +24.1% | $14K |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $487K | 2.5% | +19.3% | $42K |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $485K | 2.5% | +88.5% | $68K |
| 8532 | Electrical capacitors | $484K | 2.5% | +7.9% | $2,492 |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $381K | 1.9% | +159.0% | $40K |
| 8529 | Parts for display modules, televisions and broadcasting equipment | $351K | 1.8% | -18.8% | $20K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $240K | 1.2% | +9.5% | $4,958 |
| 8518 | Microphones, loudspeakers, headphones and amplifiers | $125K | 0.6% | -49.1% | $17K |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $115K | 0.6% | +542.8% | $2,433 |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $88K | 0.4% | -53.0% | $2,854 |
| 8531 | Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, etc. | $78K | 0.4% | -23.4% | $2,614 |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $50K | 0.3% | -48.1% | $90 |
| 8509 | Household appliances with electric motor (blenders, juicers and others) | $22K | 0.1% | – | $7,864 |
| 8526 | Radar and radio navigation apparatus | $19K | 0.1% | -22.7% | $0 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Panama