Ships and boats: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 89 · 선박과 수상 구조물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $13,151 of ships and boats (HS 89) to Japan, down 2.9% from October 2025. The figure for September 2026 ($0) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of ships and boats (HS 89) to Japan totalled $7.8 million, down 47.7% from the 12 months before ($15.0 million).
Japan took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 28th of 71 destinations (26th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $13.28 per kg of net weight, compared with $24.98 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $53.7 million (up 296.1% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $53.7 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $13K | -2.9% | 990 kg | $13.28 | $53.7M | 40,825 t |
| September 2026 | $0 | -100.0% | 0 kg | – | $89.1M | 53,786 t |
| August 2026 | $363K | – | 53.5 t | $6.80 | $18.6M | 7,424 t |
| July 2026 | $1.5M | -83.7% | 1,477 t | $1.05 | $97.9M | 49,139 t |
| June 2026 | $367 | -98.9% | 10 kg | $36.70 | $27.6M | 45,188 t |
| May 2026 | $55K | -98.7% | 4.6 t | $11.88 | $155.7M | 103,546 t |
| April 2026 | $6,914 | -80.7% | 562 kg | $12.30 | $13.1M | 3,766 t |
| March 2026 | $24K | -30.2% | 649 kg | $36.25 | $67.8M | 38,121 t |
| February 2026 | $5,000 | -87.7% | 720 kg | $6.94 | $9.6M | 4,536 t |
| January 2026 | $321 | -100.0% | 10 kg | $32.10 | $66.6M | 28,042 t |
| December 2025 | $382K | +2,279% | 26.9 t | $14.18 | $58.8M | 26,485 t |
| November 2025 | $5.4M | – | 8,462 t | $0.64 | $45.4M | 14,542 t |
| October 2025 | $14K | -53.7% | 542 kg | $24.98 | $13.6M | 4,685 t |
| September 2025 | $15K | – | 650 kg | $22.54 | $112.2M | 53,083 t |
| August 2025 | $0 | – | 0 kg | – | $41.3M | 29,248 t |
| July 2025 | $9.5M | +112.4% | 5,169 t | $1.84 | $74.4M | 35,071 t |
| June 2025 | $32K | -39.4% | 1.6 t | $20.58 | $30.4M | 59,475 t |
| May 2025 | $4.3M | +1,642% | 3,574 t | $1.21 | $5.6M | 4,886 t |
| April 2025 | $36K | – | 2.0 t | $17.86 | $83.4M | 29,474 t |
| March 2025 | $34K | -96.6% | 4.0 t | $8.40 | $56.3M | 42,842 t |
| February 2025 | $41K | – | 158 kg | $256.92 | $39.1M | 28,710 t |
| January 2025 | $1.0M | +9,064% | 29.5 t | $34.02 | $50K | 19.0 t |
| December 2024 | $16K | -99.4% | 432 kg | $37.19 | $118.9M | 63,872 t |
| November 2024 | $6,325 | – | 175 kg | $36.14 | $17.4M | 12,871 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 Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships | $7.0M | 89.1% | -49.4% | $0 |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, etc. | $518K | 6.6% | -51.8% | $11K |
| 8907 | Other floating structures, etc. | $308K | 3.9% | +213.2% | $2,544 |
| 8906 | Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats | $26K | 0.3% | -0.2% | $0 |
See also: Ships and boats to all countries · all exports to Japan