Ships and boats: South Korea exports to the United States
HS chapter 89 · 선박과 수상 구조물 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $93,284 of ships and boats (HS 89) to the United States, up 149.7% from September 2026. The figure for October 2025 ($6,931) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of ships and boats (HS 89) to the United States totalled $138.5 million, down 78.2% from the 12 months before ($634.4 million).
The United States took 0.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 15th of 71 destinations (11th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to the United States over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $18.85 per kg of net weight, compared with $154.02 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from the United States in October 2026 were $23.9 million (down 7.1% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $23.8 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $93K | – | 4.9 t | $18.85 | $23.9M | 29,341 t |
| September 2026 | $37K | +11.9% | 603 kg | $61.96 | $22.1M | 29,462 t |
| August 2026 | $12K | -62.2% | 80 kg | $150.71 | $54.1M | 164,713 t |
| July 2026 | $124.2M | +598,003% | 221,273 t | $0.56 | $124.4M | 221,233 t |
| June 2026 | $32K | -99.0% | 451 kg | $69.92 | $119.6M | 213,868 t |
| May 2026 | $119K | +24.1% | 4.9 t | $24.30 | $548K | 24.2 t |
| April 2026 | $9.2M | +7,118% | 5,354 t | $1.72 | $389K | 8.4 t |
| March 2026 | $689K | – | 1.2 t | $592.55 | $133K | 5.5 t |
| February 2026 | $108K | -21.7% | 2.1 t | $50.55 | $892K | 46.6 t |
| January 2026 | $714K | +823.4% | 8.3 t | $85.63 | $578K | 18.0 t |
| December 2025 | $3.3M | -99.5% | 31.3 t | $104.97 | $81K | 866 kg |
| November 2025 | $12K | -95.7% | 1.1 t | $10.88 | $54K | 1.6 t |
| October 2025 | $6,931 | -99.9% | 45 kg | $154.02 | $25.8M | 29,336 t |
| September 2025 | $33K | -84.9% | 507 kg | $65.87 | $51K | 772 kg |
| August 2025 | $32K | +53.0% | 554 kg | $57.65 | $303K | 11.2 t |
| July 2025 | $21K | -33.1% | 140 kg | $148.36 | $52.5M | 157,015 t |
| June 2025 | $3.2M | +2,940% | 8.9 t | $363.99 | $4.0M | 48.2 t |
| May 2025 | $96K | +18.6% | 266 kg | $361.09 | $211.0M | 142,174 t |
| April 2025 | $127K | +144.7% | 1.7 t | $74.79 | $496K | 18.7 t |
| March 2025 | $6,032 | – | 82 kg | $73.56 | $28.1M | 29,780 t |
| February 2025 | $138K | +239.5% | 2.3 t | $58.93 | $323K | 4.7 t |
| January 2025 | $77K | -85.4% | 2.3 t | $34.12 | $26.7M | 29,463 t |
| December 2024 | $630.4M | +95,740% | 24,613 t | $25.61 | $6.0M | 215 t |
| November 2024 | $277K | -15.2% | 4.6 t | $60.37 | $207K | 5.4 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 the United States
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901 | Cargo ships, tankers and passenger ships | $123.7M | 89.3% | – | $0 |
| 8905 | Dredgers, floating cranes, drilling platforms and floating docks | $8.5M | 6.1% | -98.6% | $3,356 |
| 8906 | Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats | $4.9M | 3.5% | +53.8% | $0 |
| 8903 | Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, etc. | $1.2M | 0.9% | +143.3% | $90K |
| 8907 | Other floating structures, etc. | $238K | 0.2% | -75.2% | $0 |
See also: Ships and boats to all countries · all exports to the United States