Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to Saudi Arabia
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $27.5 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Saudi Arabia, down 56.3% from September 2026 and down 35.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to Saudi Arabia totalled $557.2 million, down 10.4% from the 12 months before ($621.9 million).
Saudi Arabia took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 26th of 227 destinations (22nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 13.2% of South Korea's goods exports to Saudi Arabia over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $16.38 per kg of net weight, compared with $13.63 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $27.5M | -35.9% | 1,677 t | $16.38 | $1,868 | 32 kg |
| September 2026 | $62.9M | -3.1% | 3,008 t | $20.91 | $297K | 14.1 t |
| August 2026 | $17.3M | -70.3% | 1,435 t | $12.04 | $94K | 118 kg |
| July 2026 | $69.2M | +63.1% | 3,295 t | $21.01 | $147K | 187 kg |
| June 2026 | $43.9M | -33.4% | 4,172 t | $10.53 | $3,721 | 26 kg |
| May 2026 | $28.1M | -10.2% | 1,563 t | $17.96 | $89K | 174 kg |
| April 2026 | $50.8M | +18.4% | 3,134 t | $16.21 | $63K | 85 kg |
| March 2026 | $25.2M | -72.8% | 814 t | $30.99 | $711K | 190 t |
| February 2026 | $57.2M | -7.1% | 2,172 t | $26.33 | $76K | 109 kg |
| January 2026 | $25.2M | -5.5% | 2,301 t | $10.97 | $89K | 4.5 t |
| December 2025 | $113.2M | +140.7% | 5,392 t | $21.00 | $99K | 2.9 t |
| November 2025 | $36.6M | -19.7% | 2,503 t | $14.60 | $86K | 859 kg |
| October 2025 | $42.8M | -2.9% | 3,144 t | $13.63 | $92K | 329 kg |
| September 2025 | $64.9M | -57.9% | 4,478 t | $14.49 | $91K | 706 kg |
| August 2025 | $58.2M | -55.8% | 4,703 t | $12.38 | $111K | 5.2 t |
| July 2025 | $42.4M | -21.3% | 4,724 t | $8.98 | $164K | 1.6 t |
| June 2025 | $66.0M | -11.1% | 4,801 t | $13.74 | $194K | 4.3 t |
| May 2025 | $31.3M | -45.4% | 3,448 t | $9.06 | $17K | 695 kg |
| April 2025 | $42.9M | -37.5% | 3,497 t | $12.28 | $124K | 288 kg |
| March 2025 | $92.6M | +104.0% | 5,559 t | $16.66 | $110K | 4.5 t |
| February 2025 | $61.5M | -32.4% | 4,992 t | $12.33 | $121K | 621 kg |
| January 2025 | $26.7M | -62.7% | 1,872 t | $14.26 | $98K | 5.0 t |
| December 2024 | $47.0M | -46.5% | 3,823 t | $12.31 | $145K | 504 kg |
| November 2024 | $45.5M | -4.8% | 3,181 t | $14.30 | $63K | 250 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 Saudi Arabia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $112.9M | 20.3% | -52.4% | $5.6M |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $94.3M | 16.9% | +1,349% | $289K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $62.9M | 11.3% | +523.1% | $1.4M |
| 8538 | Parts for electrical switching and control apparatus | $52.7M | 9.5% | -1.7% | $4.0M |
| 8503 | Parts for electric motors and generators | $50.7M | 9.1% | +1,078% | $138K |
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $50.2M | 9.0% | -70.5% | $8.8M |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $37.6M | 6.7% | -19.3% | $925K |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $20.8M | 3.7% | +50.0% | $1.1M |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $16.1M | 2.9% | +13.0% | $2.6M |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $12.1M | 2.2% | -3.8% | $837K |
| 8526 | Radar and radio navigation apparatus | $9.3M | 1.7% | +1,189% | $311 |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $5.1M | 0.9% | -21.8% | $370K |
| 8531 | Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus, etc. | $4.2M | 0.8% | +373.4% | $58K |
| 8525 | Broadcasting transmitters, television cameras and digital cameras | $4.0M | 0.7% | -15.8% | $115K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $3.0M | 0.5% | +189.7% | $78K |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $3.0M | 0.5% | -20.4% | $188K |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $2.6M | 0.5% | +565.7% | $91K |
| 8515 | Welding, soldering and brazing machines | $2.3M | 0.4% | -52.5% | $181K |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $1.9M | 0.3% | -32.8% | $173K |
| 8530 | Electrical signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, etc. | $1.6M | 0.3% | +422.0% | $0 |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to Saudi Arabia