Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Qatar
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $13.8 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Qatar, up 15.2% from September 2026 and up 178.0% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Qatar totalled $84.0 million, down 42.2% from the 12 months before ($145.3 million).
Qatar took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 46th of 227 destinations (38th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 18.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Qatar over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $11.61 per kg of net weight, compared with $12.69 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Qatar in October 2026 were $19,770, leaving a surplus of $13.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $13.8M | +178.0% | 1,188 t | $11.61 | $20K | 759 kg |
| September 2026 | $12.0M | -53.3% | 1,370 t | $8.73 | $45K | 359 kg |
| August 2026 | $15.3M | +108.3% | 470 t | $32.64 | $19K | 502 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.5M | -46.8% | 310 t | $11.24 | $1,476 | 45 kg |
| June 2026 | $2.3M | -94.5% | 177 t | $12.73 | $29K | 735 kg |
| May 2026 | $683K | -84.9% | 91.4 t | $7.48 | $2,001 | 27 kg |
| April 2026 | $3.7M | +43.4% | 189 t | $19.48 | $17K | 437 kg |
| March 2026 | $579K | -94.9% | 6.4 t | $90.38 | $4,766 | 101 kg |
| February 2026 | $1.5M | -65.4% | 232 t | $6.55 | $11K | 185 kg |
| January 2026 | $6.3M | -52.2% | 784 t | $7.98 | $3,017 | 35 kg |
| December 2025 | $16.4M | +713.4% | 1,565 t | $10.48 | $377 | 173 kg |
| November 2025 | $8.1M | -62.3% | 890 t | $9.08 | $99K | 9.3 t |
| October 2025 | $5.0M | +4.2% | 391 t | $12.69 | $2,206 | 212 kg |
| September 2025 | $25.7M | +119.1% | 2,008 t | $12.78 | $8,988 | 36 kg |
| August 2025 | $7.4M | +151.1% | 638 t | $11.53 | $1,594 | 1 kg |
| July 2025 | $6.6M | +90.1% | 622 t | $10.55 | $3,059 | 786 kg |
| June 2025 | $41.3M | +187.9% | 2,029 t | $20.33 | $114K | 150 kg |
| May 2025 | $4.5M | +53.1% | 425 t | $10.66 | $101K | 2.0 t |
| April 2025 | $2.6M | -71.1% | 412 t | $6.23 | $36K | 1.3 t |
| March 2025 | $11.5M | +445.2% | 1,191 t | $9.63 | $16K | 633 kg |
| February 2025 | $4.4M | -14.7% | 714 t | $6.14 | $186K | 15.9 t |
| January 2025 | $13.1M | +50.0% | 1,656 t | $7.90 | $182K | 15.9 t |
| December 2024 | $2.0M | -57.4% | 227 t | $8.88 | $10K | 46 kg |
| November 2024 | $21.4M | +749.6% | 1,128 t | $19.00 | $760K | 3.6 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 Qatar
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $42.0M | 50.0% | -4.1% | $9.5M |
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $18.9M | 22.4% | -68.6% | $461K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $6.1M | 7.3% | +625.5% | $3.0M |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $5.1M | 6.1% | +185.0% | $22K |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $3.5M | 4.2% | -39.7% | $489K |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $2.3M | 2.8% | -45.5% | $2,200 |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $1.5M | 1.8% | -92.7% | $75K |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $1.1M | 1.3% | -42.8% | $204K |
| 8525 | Broadcasting transmitters, television cameras and digital cameras | $810K | 1.0% | +76.3% | $2,054 |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $787K | 0.9% | +0.2% | $20K |
| 8532 | Electrical capacitors | $372K | 0.4% | -75.8% | $0 |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $358K | 0.4% | -1.0% | $18K |
| 8528 | Monitors, projectors and televisions | $281K | 0.3% | -46.2% | $900 |
| 8531 | Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, etc. | $169K | 0.2% | +27.0% | $4,861 |
| 8509 | Household appliances with electric motor (blenders, juicers and others) | $135K | 0.2% | -14.7% | $600 |
| 8530 | Electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, etc. | $58K | 0.1% | +108.1% | $5,416 |
| 8503 | Parts for electric motors and generators | $58K | 0.1% | -75.6% | $0 |
| 8526 | Radar and radio navigation apparatus | $49K | 0.1% | -6.7% | $0 |
| 8512 | Vehicle lighting, signalling equipment and wipers | $48K | 0.1% | +4.9% | $46 |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $46K | 0.1% | -69.5% | $0 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Qatar