Ships and boats: South Korea exports to the United Kingdom
HS chapter 89 · 선박과 수상 구조물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $9,432 of ships and boats (HS 89) to the United Kingdom. The figures for September 2026 ($2,000) and October 2025 ($0) are too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of ships and boats (HS 89) to the United Kingdom totalled $42.0 million, down 68.3% from the 12 months before ($132.6 million).
The United Kingdom took 0.1% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 19th of 71 destinations (17th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.5% of South Korea's goods exports to the United Kingdom over the same period.
Imports from the United Kingdom in October 2026 were $16,553, leaving a deficit of $7,121 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $9,432 | – | 410 kg | $23.00 | $17K | 9.1 t |
| September 2026 | $2,000 | – | 40 kg | $50.00 | $111K | 474 kg |
| August 2026 | $42.0M | – | 19,987 t | $2.10 | $31K | 940 kg |
| July 2026 | $4,750 | – | 85 kg | $55.88 | $747 | 3 kg |
| June 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $3,923 | 60 kg |
| May 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $60K | 306 kg |
| April 2026 | $360 | – | 1 kg | $360.00 | $114K | 8.3 t |
| March 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $282K | 2.3 t |
| February 2026 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $64K | 500 kg |
| January 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $27K | 900 kg |
| December 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $734 | 1 kg |
| November 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $13K | 704 kg |
| October 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $2,272 | 17 kg |
| September 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $26K | 1.1 t |
| August 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $290K | 38.0 t |
| June 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $221K | 508 kg |
| May 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $15K | 2.6 t |
| April 2025 | $2,060 | – | 20 kg | $103.00 | $187K | 12.1 t |
| March 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $21K | 899 kg |
| January 2025 | $87.6M | -72.2% | 27,584 t | $3.17 | $25K | 6.8 t |
| December 2024 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $238K | 2.3 t |
| November 2024 | $45.1M | – | 13,801 t | $3.27 | $6,204 | 230 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 the United Kingdom
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships | $42.0M | 100.0% | -68.3% | $0 |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, etc. | $16K | 0.0% | – | $9,432 |
| 8907 | Other floating structures, etc. | $360 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Ships and boats to all countries · all exports to the United Kingdom