Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Afghanistan
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $118,796 of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Afghanistan, up 55.4% from October 2025. The figure for September 2026 ($3,206) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Afghanistan totalled $1.0 million, down 7.4% from the 12 months before ($1.1 million).
Afghanistan took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 117th of 217 destinations (115th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 2.3% of South Korea's goods exports to Afghanistan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $471.41 per kg of net weight, compared with $285.32 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $119K | +55.4% | 252 kg | $471.41 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $3,206 | -97.4% | 41 kg | $78.20 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $4,500 | -87.1% | 73 kg | $61.64 | $5,581 | 25 kg |
| July 2026 | $75K | -29.3% | 674 kg | $111.28 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $164K | +867.1% | 1.2 t | $133.78 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $27K | – | 46 kg | $578.26 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $48K | +86.1% | 359 kg | $132.31 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2026 | $229K | +297.8% | 8.4 t | $27.18 | $3,069 | 2 kg |
| February 2026 | $56K | +15.2% | 580 kg | $96.63 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $110K | – | 668 kg | $165.40 | $3,025 | 3 kg |
| December 2025 | $173K | -68.2% | 4.3 t | $40.60 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $9,000 | -85.0% | 388 kg | $23.20 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $76K | +10.2% | 268 kg | $285.32 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $121K | +72.3% | 14.3 t | $8.46 | $229 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $35K | -37.1% | 171 kg | $204.68 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $106K | +621.4% | 909 kg | $116.77 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $17K | -93.1% | 78 kg | $217.95 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $0 | -100.0% | 6 kg | – | $80 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $26K | -18.4% | 89 kg | $286.82 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $58K | +45.8% | 332 kg | $173.31 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $49K | -75.1% | 181 kg | $268.75 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $5,960 | – | 34 kg | $175.29 | $559 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $545K | +1,044% | 10.0 t | $54.28 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $60K | – | 656 kg | $91.46 | $0 | 0 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 Afghanistan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $430K | 42.2% | -21.7% | $0 |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts and hearing aids | $260K | 25.5% | +44.4% | $95K |
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $192K | 18.9% | +1.0% | $14K |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $131K | 12.8% | -26.5% | $9,936 |
| 9033 | Parts and accessories for machines, appliances, etc. | $2,606 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 9019 | Mechano-therapy appliances, etc. | $1,337 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9025 | Thermometers, hydrometers, barometers and hygrometers | $1,144 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Afghanistan