Optical, measuring and medical instruments: South Korea exports to Zimbabwe
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In October 2026, South Korea exported $209,628 of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Zimbabwe, up 387.1% from October 2025. The figure for September 2026 ($5,700) is too small for a percentage comparison.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90) to Zimbabwe totalled $2.1 million, up 614.3% from the 12 months before ($298,533).
Zimbabwe took 0.0% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 103rd of 217 destinations (140th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 5.5% of South Korea's goods exports to Zimbabwe over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $298.19 per kg of net weight, compared with $70.21 per kg in October 2025.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $210K | +387.1% | 703 kg | $298.19 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2026 | $5,700 | -82.0% | 9 kg | $633.33 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2026 | $26K | – | 661 kg | $39.46 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2026 | $37K | -3.3% | 371 kg | $99.23 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2026 | $23K | +10.6% | 969 kg | $23.83 | $984 | 1 kg |
| May 2026 | $1.5M | – | 3.4 t | $429.43 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2026 | $22K | -40.5% | 396 kg | $55.53 | $718 | 2 kg |
| March 2026 | $63K | +179.6% | 1.4 t | $46.55 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2026 | $30K | – | 1.0 t | $29.15 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2026 | $229K | +738.5% | 647 kg | $353.91 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2025 | $18K | -63.4% | 255 kg | $72.08 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2025 | $965 | -90.9% | 33 kg | $29.24 | $0 | 0 kg |
| October 2025 | $43K | +83.3% | 613 kg | $70.21 | $0 | 0 kg |
| September 2025 | $32K | +58.7% | 307 kg | $103.23 | $0 | 0 kg |
| August 2025 | $7,772 | -63.4% | 208 kg | $37.37 | $0 | 0 kg |
| July 2025 | $38K | +90.0% | 330 kg | $115.38 | $0 | 0 kg |
| June 2025 | $21K | -32.9% | 978 kg | $21.35 | $0 | 0 kg |
| May 2025 | $2,232 | – | 34 kg | $65.65 | $0 | 0 kg |
| April 2025 | $37K | – | 936 kg | $39.48 | $0 | 0 kg |
| March 2025 | $23K | +3.3% | 165 kg | $137.02 | $0 | 0 kg |
| February 2025 | $7,164 | -96.6% | 288 kg | $24.88 | $0 | 0 kg |
| January 2025 | $27K | -14.5% | 1.7 t | $15.80 | $0 | 0 kg |
| December 2024 | $50K | – | 1.4 t | $35.89 | $0 | 0 kg |
| November 2024 | $11K | – | 130 kg | $81.54 | $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 Zimbabwe
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9027 | Instruments for physical or chemical analysis | $1.7M | 80.1% | +1,389% | $24K |
| 9022 | X-ray and radiation apparatus | $346K | 16.2% | +295.2% | $176K |
| 9018 | Medical, surgical and dental instruments | $70K | 3.3% | -24.1% | $7,500 |
| 9031 | Measuring or checking instruments and machines | $7,624 | 0.4% | – | $1,924 |
| 9025 | Thermometers, hydrometers, barometers and hygrometers | $880 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9013 | Lasers and other optical appliances | $396 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
See also: Optical, measuring and medical instruments to all countries · all exports to Zimbabwe