Ships and boats: South Korea exports to Australia
HS chapter 89 · 선박과 수상 구조물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $18,000 of ships and boats (HS 89) to Australia, down 100.0% from September 2026. The figure for October 2025 ($0) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of ships and boats (HS 89) to Australia totalled $983.6 million, up 487.7% from the 12 months before ($167.4 million).
Australia took 3.2% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 10th of 71 destinations (16th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 4.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Australia over the same period.
Imports from Australia in October 2026 were $36.0 million, leaving a deficit of $36.0 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $18K | – | 7.8 t | $2.31 | $36.0M | 29,649 t |
| September 2026 | $154.0M | – | 163,617 t | $0.94 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $8,312 | – | 1.7 t | $4.96 | $30K | 1.2 t |
| July 2026 | $10K | – | 242 kg | $43.14 | $42.9M | 118,902 t |
| June 2026 | $81K | +276.0% | 14.3 t | $5.65 | $43.0M | 119,970 t |
| May 2026 | $25K | -99.9% | 5.0 t | $5.03 | $43.8M | 48,834 t |
| April 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $20.0M | 60,453 t |
| March 2026 | $791.4M | – | 75,000 t | $10.55 | $45K | 1.5 t |
| February 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $38.0M | – | 48,826 t | $0.78 | $70.1M | 63,555 t |
| December 2025 | $9,687 | -33.2% | 2.6 t | $3.66 | $245 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $24.3M | 29,555 t |
| August 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $573 | 5 kg |
| June 2025 | $21K | +90.8% | 5.8 t | $3.69 | $65.4M | 48,305 t |
| May 2025 | $34.9M | +42,653% | 79,340 t | $0.44 | $34.9M | 48,824 t |
| April 2025 | $132.4M | – | 181,952 t | $0.73 | $167.4M | 175,415 t |
| March 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $4,750 | 60 kg |
| February 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $4,998 | – | 168 kg | $29.75 | $61.1M | 29,745 t |
| December 2024 | $15K | – | 1.4 t | $10.04 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $1.9M | 98.9 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 Australia
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905 | Dredgers, floating cranes, drilling platforms and floating docks | $747.7M | 76.0% | – | $0 |
| 8901 | Cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships | $235.8M | 24.0% | +40.9% | $0 |
| 8907 | Other floating structures, etc. | $145K | 0.0% | +303.4% | $12K |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, etc. | $18K | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 8906 | Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats | $6,000 | 0.0% | – | $6,000 |
See also: Ships and boats to all countries · all exports to Australia