Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Egypt
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $4.0 million of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Egypt, up 7.8% from September 2026 and up 22.3% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Egypt totalled $45.8 million, down 23.1% from the 12 months before ($59.6 million).
Egypt took 0.3% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 37th of 217 destinations (33rd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Egypt over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $10.85 per kg of net weight, compared with $16.72 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Egypt in October 2026 were $28,640, leaving a surplus of $4.0 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $4.0M | +22.3% | 369 t | $10.85 | $29K | 243 kg |
| September 2026 | $3.7M | -7.3% | 213 t | $17.42 | $26K | 51 kg |
| August 2026 | $3.3M | +9.5% | 248 t | $13.14 | $39K | 273 kg |
| July 2026 | $3.7M | -20.9% | 190 t | $19.41 | $32K | 825 kg |
| June 2026 | $4.2M | -25.2% | 202 t | $20.78 | $734 | 18 kg |
| May 2026 | $3.2M | -7.5% | 116 t | $28.06 | $25K | 207 kg |
| April 2026 | $3.3M | -44.8% | 134 t | $24.45 | $12K | 10 kg |
| March 2026 | $3.2M | -58.0% | 147 t | $21.75 | $402 | 7 kg |
| February 2026 | $3.1M | -48.8% | 228 t | $13.70 | $23K | 128 kg |
| January 2026 | $3.2M | -44.0% | 176 t | $17.93 | $13K | 81 kg |
| December 2025 | $6.1M | +2.9% | 252 t | $24.30 | $12K | 120 kg |
| November 2025 | $4.9M | +12.9% | 187 t | $26.04 | $1,084 | 23 kg |
| October 2025 | $3.3M | -16.5% | 196 t | $16.72 | $8,033 | 109 kg |
| September 2025 | $4.0M | -83.4% | 239 t | $16.76 | $1,266 | 6 kg |
| August 2025 | $3.0M | -41.0% | 165 t | $18.05 | $109K | 81 kg |
| July 2025 | $4.7M | +37.2% | 201 t | $23.12 | $1,425 | 30 kg |
| June 2025 | $5.6M | +46.0% | 102 t | $55.12 | $61K | 516 kg |
| May 2025 | $3.5M | -15.6% | 169 t | $20.74 | $4,649 | 95 kg |
| April 2025 | $5.9M | +54.0% | 274 t | $21.67 | $484K | 2.7 t |
| March 2025 | $7.6M | +8.9% | 358 t | $21.25 | $7,264 | 25 kg |
| February 2025 | $6.1M | +37.4% | 517 t | $11.81 | $189K | 831 kg |
| January 2025 | $5.6M | +20.1% | 418 t | $13.46 | $5,157 | 19 kg |
| December 2024 | $6.0M | +7.6% | 269 t | $22.16 | $4,125 | 30 kg |
| November 2024 | $4.3M | +19.2% | 295 t | $14.56 | $148K | 713 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 Egypt
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9001 | Optical fibres, polarising sheets and lenses | $16.0M | 34.9% | -43.8% | $1.9M |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $11.7M | 25.4% | +22.1% | $700K |
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $6.5M | 14.2% | +6.0% | $643K |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts and hearing aids | $5.8M | 12.5% | +33.4% | $400K |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $1.7M | 3.7% | -48.2% | $148K |
| 9032 | Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus | $1.1M | 2.3% | +6.5% | $107K |
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $890K | 1.9% | -60.4% | $23K |
| 9019 | Mechano-therapy appliances, etc. | $636K | 1.4% | +11.7% | $33K |
| 9026 | Instruments for measuring flow, level or pressure | $482K | 1.1% | -51.2% | $52K |
| 9023 | Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes, etc. | $386K | 0.8% | +115.9% | $17K |
| 9013 | Lasers and other optical appliances | $142K | 0.3% | -74.3% | $0 |
| 9029 | Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, etc. | $104K | 0.2% | +25.5% | $6,738 |
| 9030 | Instruments for measuring electrical quantities | $84K | 0.2% | -94.4% | $500 |
| 9002 | Mounted lenses, prisms and other optical elements | $81K | 0.2% | -37.5% | $289 |
| 9014 | Direction finding compasses, etc. | $65K | 0.1% | +138.4% | $0 |
| 9024 | Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, etc. | $64K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9025 | Thermometers, hydrometers, barometers and hygrometers | $64K | 0.1% | -39.8% | $7,182 |
| 9017 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments, etc. | $54K | 0.1% | -71.5% | $0 |
| 9003 | Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts thereof | $30K | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9010 | Apparatus and equipment for photographic laboratories not specified or included, etc. | $18K | 0.0% | +12.5% | $0 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Egypt