Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Nicaragua
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $40,542 of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Nicaragua, down 89.0% from September 2026 and down 47.1% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Nicaragua totalled $1.3 million, down 26.0% from the 12 months before ($1.7 million).
Nicaragua took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 112th of 217 destinations (105th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 1.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Nicaragua over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $343.58 per kg of net weight, compared with $97.21 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $41K | -47.1% | 118 kg | $343.58 | $8,594 | 106 kg |
| September 2026 | $368K | +1,506% | 1.7 t | $212.18 | $10K | 38 kg |
| August 2026 | $8,523 | -97.4% | 60 kg | $142.05 | $12K | 95 kg |
| July 2026 | $228K | +31.1% | 532 kg | $428.79 | $12K | 47 kg |
| June 2026 | $146K | 0.0% | 919 kg | $158.37 | $4,735 | 55 kg |
| May 2026 | $23K | -93.6% | 51 kg | $446.33 | $2,446 | 23 kg |
| April 2026 | $109K | -43.7% | 706 kg | $154.18 | $4,581 | 37 kg |
| March 2026 | $151K | +109.1% | 2.5 t | $59.44 | $2,558 | 13 kg |
| February 2026 | $9,453 | -76.3% | 18 kg | $525.17 | $859 | 15 kg |
| January 2026 | $83K | -31.5% | 600 kg | $137.59 | $2,366 | 24 kg |
| December 2025 | $37K | +32.9% | 371 kg | $100.45 | $1,848 | 40 kg |
| November 2025 | $55K | -61.3% | 45 kg | $1,211.31 | $3,752 | 39 kg |
| October 2025 | $77K | +223.6% | 789 kg | $97.21 | $5,397 | 52 kg |
| September 2025 | $23K | -87.8% | 124 kg | $184.76 | $4,555 | 74 kg |
| August 2025 | $328K | +395.9% | 2.0 t | $160.71 | $4,585 | 37 kg |
| July 2025 | $174K | +18.1% | 1.0 t | $165.90 | $3,437 | 35 kg |
| June 2025 | $146K | -37.3% | 435 kg | $334.65 | $5,258 | 28 kg |
| May 2025 | $357K | -24.9% | 11.3 t | $31.62 | $772 | 6 kg |
| April 2025 | $193K | +47.5% | 1.1 t | $172.18 | $4,454 | 46 kg |
| March 2025 | $72K | -21.6% | 498 kg | $145.12 | $2,989 | 27 kg |
| February 2025 | $40K | -90.6% | 137 kg | $290.79 | $1,871 | 35 kg |
| January 2025 | $120K | +32.7% | 725 kg | $166.21 | $12K | 34 kg |
| December 2024 | $28K | -87.8% | 181 kg | $154.89 | $1,298 | 18 kg |
| November 2024 | $141K | -36.8% | 980 kg | $143.83 | $306 | 4 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 Nicaragua
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $583K | 46.4% | -18.4% | $6,401 |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $259K | 20.6% | -39.3% | $4,500 |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts and hearing aids | $228K | 18.1% | -47.6% | $1,650 |
| 9019 | Mechano-therapy appliances, etc. | $109K | 8.7% | – | $0 |
| 9029 | Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, etc. | $25K | 2.0% | – | $25K |
| 9001 | Optical fibres, polarising sheets and lenses | $23K | 1.9% | +52.9% | $0 |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $10K | 0.8% | -2.2% | $0 |
| 9032 | Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus | $7,049 | 0.6% | -55.0% | $801 |
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $5,795 | 0.5% | -91.5% | $2,635 |
| 9023 | Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes, etc. | $3,333 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 9033 | Parts and accessories for machines, appliances, etc. | $1,286 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9026 | Instruments for measuring flow, level or pressure | $1,167 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9025 | Thermometers, hydrometers, barometers and hygrometers | $523 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Nicaragua