Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Uganda
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $196,504 of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Uganda, up 1,299% from September 2026 and up 155.4% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Uganda totalled $1.1 million, up 225.2% from the 12 months before ($345,766).
Uganda took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 113th of 217 destinations (136th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 4.6% of South Korea's goods exports to Uganda over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $39.06 per kg of net weight, compared with $50.22 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $197K | +155.4% | 5.0 t | $39.06 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $14K | -33.2% | 20 kg | $702.35 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $9,871 | -63.2% | 72 kg | $137.10 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $161K | +233.5% | 970 kg | $165.69 | $145 | 8 kg |
| June 2026 | $34K | +141.4% | 162 kg | $210.88 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2026 | $61K | +66.4% | 636 kg | $96.32 | $23 | 2 kg |
| April 2026 | $37K | +100.3% | 165 kg | $224.58 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2026 | $173K | +1,172% | 5.3 t | $32.48 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $9,640 | -83.4% | 113 kg | $85.31 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $57K | – | 297 kg | $191.12 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $14K | – | 315 kg | $45.51 | $2,748 | 25 kg |
| November 2025 | $357K | +1,376% | 5.7 t | $62.11 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $77K | +39.3% | 1.5 t | $50.22 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $21K | – | 209 kg | $100.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $27K | -86.9% | 45 kg | $595.67 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $48K | – | 318 kg | $151.57 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $14K | -94.0% | 73 kg | $193.86 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $37K | – | 108 kg | $340.81 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $19K | – | 310 kg | $59.69 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $14K | -95.4% | 328 kg | $41.53 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $58K | – | 550 kg | $105.56 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $1,028 | – | 117 kg | $8.79 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $6,447 | -87.3% | 82 kg | $78.62 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $24K | -79.9% | 368 kg | $65.69 | $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 Uganda
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $639K | 56.8% | +837.0% | $166K |
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $344K | 30.6% | +112.1% | $22K |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $112K | 10.0% | +144.9% | $8,172 |
| 9021 | Orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts and hearing aids | $22K | 1.9% | -62.4% | $2 |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $3,726 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 9025 | Thermometers, hydrometers, barometers and hygrometers | $3,210 | 0.3% | – | $0 |
| 9017 | Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments, etc. | $318 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9029 | Revolution counters, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, etc. | $213 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9032 | Automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus | $196 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9020 | Other breathing appliances and gas masks, etc. | $130 | 0.0% | – | $130 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Uganda