Electrical machinery and electronics: South Korea exports to South Africa
HS chapter 85 · 전기기기와 그 부분품, 녹음기ㆍ음성 재생기ㆍ텔레비전의 영상과 음성의 기록기ㆍ재생기와 이들의 부분품ㆍ부속품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $3.4 million of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to South Africa, up 10.5% from September 2026 and up 94.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85) to South Africa totalled $58.5 million, up 21.7% from the 12 months before ($48.1 million).
South Africa took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 53rd of 227 destinations (54th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 7.2% of South Korea's goods exports to South Africa over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $8.24 per kg of net weight, compared with $14.87 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from South Africa in October 2026 were $483,617 (up 553.1% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $2.9 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $3.4M | +94.1% | 415 t | $8.24 | $484K | 459 kg |
| September 2026 | $3.1M | -9.7% | 121 t | $25.65 | $851K | 1.9 t |
| August 2026 | $3.8M | +34.6% | 247 t | $15.36 | $664K | 1.1 t |
| July 2026 | $3.1M | -15.6% | 203 t | $15.14 | $230K | 1.1 t |
| June 2026 | $6.2M | +86.1% | 353 t | $17.46 | $740K | 3.7 t |
| May 2026 | $2.8M | -51.3% | 289 t | $9.67 | $155K | 976 kg |
| April 2026 | $3.7M | +46.2% | 218 t | $16.97 | $1.3M | 1.4 t |
| March 2026 | $6.2M | +147.0% | 443 t | $14.11 | $121K | 551 kg |
| February 2026 | $2.5M | -42.1% | 300 t | $8.22 | $280K | 332 kg |
| January 2026 | $9.1M | +253.7% | 742 t | $12.23 | $113K | 556 kg |
| December 2025 | $6.9M | -48.0% | 553 t | $12.40 | $848K | 687 kg |
| November 2025 | $7.8M | +237.8% | 472 t | $16.53 | $232K | 582 kg |
| October 2025 | $1.8M | -42.0% | 118 t | $14.87 | $74K | 431 kg |
| September 2025 | $3.4M | +0.9% | 275 t | $12.45 | $618K | 3.4 t |
| August 2025 | $2.8M | +32.9% | 182 t | $15.50 | $2.6M | 1.3 t |
| July 2025 | $3.6M | -19.9% | 330 t | $11.04 | $397K | 696 kg |
| June 2025 | $3.3M | -72.1% | 376 t | $8.80 | $77K | 241 kg |
| May 2025 | $5.7M | +71.1% | 229 t | $25.03 | $120K | 329 kg |
| April 2025 | $2.5M | -17.5% | 276 t | $9.19 | $629K | 457 kg |
| March 2025 | $2.5M | -62.7% | 178 t | $14.20 | $1.0M | 1.1 t |
| February 2025 | $4.3M | +87.6% | 225 t | $18.90 | $5.9M | 1.8 t |
| January 2025 | $2.6M | -64.4% | 153 t | $16.75 | $290K | 550 kg |
| December 2024 | $13.2M | +98.7% | 921 t | $14.30 | $121K | 70 kg |
| November 2024 | $2.3M | -47.6% | 165 t | $14.01 | $367K | 632 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 South Africa
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504 | Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors | $20.7M | 35.4% | +68.0% | $55K |
| 8517 | Telephones, smartphones and network equipment | $7.8M | 13.3% | -10.1% | $255K |
| 8507 | Rechargeable batteries (electric accumulators) | $5.8M | 9.9% | +16.9% | $799K |
| 8537 | Electrical control and distribution boards | $3.6M | 6.1% | +17.7% | $418K |
| 8542 | Electronic integrated circuits (semiconductor chips) | $2.9M | 4.9% | -40.6% | $395K |
| 8525 | Broadcasting transmitters, television cameras and digital cameras | $2.5M | 4.3% | +520.1% | $144K |
| 8543 | Electrical machines and apparatus with individual functions | $2.4M | 4.1% | +107.5% | $113K |
| 8512 | Vehicle lighting, signalling equipment and wipers | $1.7M | 2.9% | +5.3% | $139K |
| 8514 | Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens | $1.2M | 2.0% | +123.4% | $0 |
| 8539 | Electric filament or discharge lamps, etc. | $1.1M | 1.9% | -6.7% | $83K |
| 8516 | Electric water heaters, space heaters, ovens and heating appliances | $1.0M | 1.8% | +152.7% | $310K |
| 8523 | Solid-state storage devices, discs and other recording media | $1.0M | 1.8% | -48.2% | $11K |
| 8536 | Electrical switches, connectors and circuit protection (up to 1,000 V) | $896K | 1.5% | -34.0% | $26K |
| 8521 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus, etc. | $894K | 1.5% | +48.5% | $110K |
| 8511 | Ignition and starting equipment for engines | $701K | 1.2% | -2.2% | $74K |
| 8529 | Parts for display modules, televisions and broadcasting equipment | $692K | 1.2% | +209.9% | $56K |
| 8544 | Insulated wire and cable | $543K | 0.9% | -21.2% | $18K |
| 8509 | Household appliances with electric motor (blenders, juicers and others) | $482K | 0.8% | +104.1% | $6,509 |
| 8535 | Electrical switches, fuses and circuit protection (over 1,000 V) | $476K | 0.8% | +83.5% | $162K |
| 8501 | Electric motors and generators | $463K | 0.8% | +16.9% | $77K |
See also: Electrical machinery and electronics to all countries · all exports to South Africa