Ships and boats: South Korea exports to China
HS chapter 89 · 선박과 수상 구조물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $43.6 million of ships and boats (HS 89) to China, up 5,448% from September 2026 and up 63,975% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of ships and boats (HS 89) to China totalled $138.2 million, up 360.8% from the 12 months before ($30.0 million).
China took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 16th of 71 destinations (23rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to China over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $4.76 per kg of net weight, compared with $174.49 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from China in October 2026 were $337.4 million (up 35.2% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $293.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $43.6M | +63,975% | 9,159 t | $4.76 | $337.4M | 227,630 t |
| September 2026 | $786K | +2,710% | 1,395 t | $0.56 | $31.8M | 5,818 t |
| August 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $93.9M | 69,786 t |
| July 2026 | $40.0M | – | 7,458 t | $5.37 | $138.4M | 37,438 t |
| June 2026 | $19K | -51.3% | 1.1 t | $17.67 | $49.8M | 81,283 t |
| May 2026 | $35K | -99.8% | 1.4 t | $24.06 | $232.8M | 344,011 t |
| April 2026 | $15K | -97.3% | 61 kg | $246.33 | $140.9M | 197,317 t |
| March 2026 | $20K | -62.9% | 3.0 t | $6.63 | $24.8M | 24,091 t |
| February 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $74.6M | 36,926 t |
| January 2026 | $40.0M | +22,080% | 54,519 t | $0.73 | $137.4M | 49,912 t |
| December 2025 | $1,900 | -99.4% | 122 kg | $15.57 | $81.3M | 18,607 t |
| November 2025 | $13.8M | -3.3% | 19,744 t | $0.70 | $232.9M | 150,979 t |
| October 2025 | $68K | +269.2% | 390 kg | $174.49 | $249.5M | 72,602 t |
| September 2025 | $28K | -6.1% | 2.8 t | $9.99 | $174.2M | 53,149 t |
| August 2025 | $21K | -10.5% | 1.5 t | $13.35 | $40.0M | 12,121 t |
| July 2025 | $2,155 | -100.0% | 980 kg | $2.20 | $153.4M | 134,840 t |
| June 2025 | $39K | +86.9% | 404 kg | $96.91 | $122.0M | 204,355 t |
| May 2025 | $14.0M | +3,228% | 10,895 t | $1.28 | $14.6M | 12,176 t |
| April 2025 | $547K | +579.4% | 114 t | $4.81 | $76.4M | 106,072 t |
| March 2025 | $54K | -99.8% | 6.0 t | $9.12 | $163.6M | 60,291 t |
| February 2025 | $549K | – | 149 t | $3.69 | $72.2M | 70,309 t |
| January 2025 | $180K | -99.9% | 311 t | $0.58 | $29.7M | 12,224 t |
| December 2024 | $343K | -94.9% | 999 t | $0.34 | $148.9M | 67,703 t |
| November 2024 | $14.2M | – | 25,645 t | $0.55 | $34.1M | 21,621 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 China
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships | $138.1M | 99.9% | +383.7% | $43.6M |
| 8907 | Other floating structures, etc. | $79K | 0.1% | -74.2% | $380 |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, etc. | $29K | 0.0% | -88.0% | $0 |
| 8906 | Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats | $14K | 0.0% | -16.6% | $0 |
| 8905 | Dredgers, floating cranes, drilling platforms and floating docks | $4,486 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Ships and boats to all countries · all exports to China