Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Tanzania
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $101,015 of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Tanzania, down 92.1% from September 2026 and up 220.7% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Tanzania totalled $7.0 million, up 10.4% from the 12 months before ($6.3 million).
Tanzania took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 81st of 217 destinations (82nd in the 12 months before).
This product made up 3.9% of South Korea's goods exports to Tanzania over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $199.24 per kg of net weight, compared with $59.10 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $101K | +220.7% | 507 kg | $199.24 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $1.3M | +28.5% | 6.0 t | $215.22 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $1.4M | +49.3% | 7.2 t | $195.14 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $615K | -5.7% | 2.9 t | $212.56 | $20K | 111 kg |
| June 2026 | $288K | +1,601% | 1.8 t | $162.84 | $1,758 | 14 kg |
| May 2026 | $57K | -95.4% | 16.5 t | $3.45 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $2.0M | +1,037% | 42.1 t | $46.74 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2026 | $84K | -75.7% | 298 kg | $283.21 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $70K | -73.8% | 1.8 t | $40.06 | $1,495 | 86 kg |
| January 2026 | $717K | -48.2% | 12.0 t | $59.53 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $366K | +68.9% | 3.2 t | $113.65 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $27K | -44.9% | 315 kg | $84.66 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $31K | -99.3% | 533 kg | $59.10 | $340 | 4 kg |
| September 2025 | $1000K | +37.2% | 18.9 t | $52.77 | $500 | 6 kg |
| August 2025 | $944K | +3,608% | 4.4 t | $216.86 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $652K | -43.4% | 5.1 t | $127.61 | $392 | 2 kg |
| June 2025 | $17K | -90.9% | 402 kg | $42.11 | $2,946 | 9 kg |
| May 2025 | $1.2M | -61.1% | 7.6 t | $164.55 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $173K | +106.8% | 828 kg | $209.18 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $347K | +276.9% | 2.4 t | $146.50 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $269K | +2,039% | 2.1 t | $129.52 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $1.4M | +439.5% | 6.5 t | $211.52 | $1,103 | 18 kg |
| December 2024 | $217K | +9.9% | 924 kg | $234.77 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $48K | -62.6% | 911 kg | $53.16 | $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 Tanzania
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $3.2M | 45.8% | -10.1% | $11K |
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $2.3M | 33.4% | +105.5% | $2,000 |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $859K | 12.3% | -44.3% | $88K |
| 9030 | Instruments for measuring electrical quantities | $368K | 5.3% | – | $0 |
| 9012 | Microscopes other than optical microscopes, etc. | $129K | 1.9% | – | $0 |
| 9019 | Mechano-therapy appliances, etc. | $25K | 0.4% | – | $0 |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts and hearing aids | $22K | 0.3% | -34.1% | $0 |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $17K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 9032 | Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus | $15K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 9014 | Direction finding compasses, etc. | $11K | 0.2% | – | $0 |
| 9006 | Photographic cameras, etc. | $7,791 | 0.1% | – | $0 |
| 9033 | Parts and accessories for machines, appliances, etc. | $2,400 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9013 | Lasers and other optical appliances | $740 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9010 | Apparatus and equipment for photographic laboratories not specified or included, etc. | $381 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9026 | Instruments for measuring flow, level or pressure | $30 | 0.0% | -99.8% | $30 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Tanzania