Microscopes other than optical microscopes, etc.: South Korea exports to Taiwan
HS 9012 · 광학현미경 외의 현미경과 회절기기(diffraction apparatus) · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $3.9 million of microscopes other than optical microscopes, etc. (HS 9012) to Taiwan, up 207.8% from September 2026 and up 2,760% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of microscopes other than optical microscopes, etc. (HS 9012) to Taiwan totalled $21.6 million, up 62.4% from the 12 months before ($13.3 million).
Taiwan took 15.4% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 49 destinations.
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to Taiwan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $433.33 per kg of net weight, compared with $1,849.73 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Taiwan in October 2026 were $6.1 million (up 15,006% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $2.2 million for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $3.9M | +2,760% | 9.0 t | $433.33 | $6.1M | 35.9 t |
| September 2026 | $1.3M | +65.9% | 3.2 t | $400.15 | $162K | 180 kg |
| August 2026 | $2.3M | +1,546% | 5.3 t | $427.55 | $109K | 167 kg |
| July 2026 | $1.3M | -21.1% | 3.3 t | $386.50 | $7.5M | 10.1 t |
| June 2026 | $4.5M | +6,420% | 8.6 t | $522.55 | $7.0M | 12.8 t |
| May 2026 | $2.6M | +586.3% | 3.1 t | $835.49 | $72K | 110 kg |
| April 2026 | $204K | -86.0% | 166 kg | $1,226.66 | $3.0M | 6.6 t |
| March 2026 | $861K | -83.2% | 2.3 t | $370.37 | $83K | 140 kg |
| February 2026 | $383K | -66.2% | 523 kg | $732.95 | $108K | 115 kg |
| January 2026 | $1.5M | +38.6% | 1.7 t | $900.64 | $54K | 40 kg |
| December 2025 | $2.6M | +112.2% | 8.4 t | $308.09 | $108K | 331 kg |
| November 2025 | $191K | +26.0% | 311 kg | $614.60 | $98K | 145 kg |
| October 2025 | $137K | -33.5% | 74 kg | $1,849.73 | $40K | 108 kg |
| September 2025 | $767K | -65.7% | 723 kg | $1,060.46 | $182K | 277 kg |
| August 2025 | $138K | -93.0% | 64 kg | $2,159.88 | $164K | 99 kg |
| July 2025 | $1.6M | +7.6% | 1.8 t | $908.85 | $73K | 97 kg |
| June 2025 | $69K | -98.1% | 154 kg | $448.16 | $77K | 139 kg |
| May 2025 | $377K | +63.9% | 402 kg | $937.52 | $58K | 190 kg |
| April 2025 | $1.5M | +339.6% | 4.0 t | $367.22 | $60K | 14 kg |
| March 2025 | $5.1M | +290.9% | 10.3 t | $497.13 | $56K | 191 kg |
| February 2025 | $1.1M | +247.9% | 9.5 t | $119.39 | $47K | 37 kg |
| January 2025 | $1.1M | +97.8% | 2.9 t | $375.36 | $18K | 79 kg |
| December 2024 | $1.2M | +370.4% | 3.1 t | $393.58 | $25K | 203 kg |
| November 2024 | $152K | -79.9% | 515 kg | $294.68 | $71K | 35 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.
See also: Microscopes other than optical microscopes, etc. to all countries · all exports to Taiwan