Clocks and watches: South Korea exports to Japan
HS chapter 91 · 시계와 그 부분품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $3.9 million of clocks and watches (HS 91) to Japan, up 9.2% from September 2026 and up 11.9% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of clocks and watches (HS 91) to Japan totalled $39.7 million, up 13.0% from the 12 months before ($35.2 million).
Japan took 17.8% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 3rd of 127 destinations.
This product made up 0.1% of South Korea's goods exports to Japan over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $3,470.28 per kg of net weight, compared with $1,895.32 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from Japan in October 2026 were $2.4 million (up 73.2% from October 2025), leaving a surplus of $1.5 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 | +11.9% | 1.1 t | $3,470.28 | $2.4M | 4.8 t |
| September 2026 | $3.6M | -15.3% | 1.5 t | $2,328.50 | $2.3M | 5.4 t |
| August 2026 | $2.6M | -12.5% | 2.0 t | $1,278.64 | $2.2M | 4.5 t |
| July 2026 | $3.4M | -19.1% | 1.1 t | $2,948.31 | $2.5M | 6.4 t |
| June 2026 | $3.8M | +12.1% | 1.1 t | $3,288.86 | $2.3M | 5.5 t |
| May 2026 | $3.5M | -1.0% | 716 kg | $4,899.52 | $1.9M | 4.2 t |
| April 2026 | $2.7M | -10.5% | 1.2 t | $2,357.48 | $1.7M | 3.4 t |
| March 2026 | $3.8M | +44.1% | 1.1 t | $3,565.02 | $1.6M | 4.2 t |
| February 2026 | $3.0M | -1.0% | 1.0 t | $2,966.31 | $1.6M | 3.9 t |
| January 2026 | $3.2M | +127.2% | 1.8 t | $1,772.43 | $1.5M | 3.0 t |
| December 2025 | $3.5M | +108.7% | 1.7 t | $2,017.22 | $1.6M | 4.5 t |
| November 2025 | $2.6M | +77.5% | 1.2 t | $2,211.24 | $1.3M | 3.4 t |
| October 2025 | $3.5M | +184.8% | 1.9 t | $1,895.32 | $1.4M | 2.8 t |
| September 2025 | $4.3M | +453.8% | 708 kg | $6,014.00 | $1.6M | 3.4 t |
| August 2025 | $3.0M | +235.7% | 633 kg | $4,730.50 | $1.2M | 3.3 t |
| July 2025 | $4.2M | +235.2% | 950 kg | $4,407.61 | $1.2M | 3.0 t |
| June 2025 | $3.4M | +363.0% | 557 kg | $6,041.25 | $1.3M | 4.3 t |
| May 2025 | $3.5M | +1,043% | 3.4 t | $1,046.53 | $1.1M | 2.6 t |
| April 2025 | $3.1M | +428.0% | 948 kg | $3,226.44 | $1.3M | 3.2 t |
| March 2025 | $2.7M | +311.4% | 1.5 t | $1,828.27 | $938K | 4.5 t |
| February 2025 | $3.0M | +540.2% | 1.3 t | $2,332.51 | $875K | 2.8 t |
| January 2025 | $1.4M | +1,292% | 2.6 t | $557.22 | $784K | 2.5 t |
| December 2024 | $1.7M | +783.6% | 649 kg | $2,582.70 | $813K | 2.4 t |
| November 2024 | $1.5M | +2,535% | 1.0 t | $1,445.21 | $824K | 2.2 t |
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 Japan
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9101 | Watches with precious metal cases | $23.0M | 57.8% | +14.3% | $2.0M |
| 9102 | Other wrist-watches and pocket-watches | $16.1M | 40.6% | +12.6% | $1.9M |
| 9105 | Other clocks | $256K | 0.6% | +2.1% | $17K |
| 9106 | Time of day recording apparatus and apparatus for measuring, etc. | $194K | 0.5% | -16.3% | $9,358 |
| 9104 | Instrument panel clocks and clocks of a similar type for vehicles, aircraft, etc. | $93K | 0.2% | +18.4% | $8,811 |
| 9113 | Watch straps, watch bands and watch bracelets, and parts thereof | $46K | 0.1% | -40.6% | $4,178 |
| 9114 | Other clock or watch parts | $39K | 0.1% | -63.3% | $1,187 |
| 9109 | Clock movements, complete and assembled | $9,341 | 0.0% | – | $9,341 |
| 9103 | Clocks with watch movements | $6,430 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9112 | Clock cases and parts | $5,836 | 0.0% | – | $145 |
| 9111 | Watch cases and parts thereof | $1,527 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9108 | Watch movements, complete and assembled | $79 | 0.0% | – | $0 |
| 9107 | Time switches with clock or watch movement or with synchronous motor | $15 | 0.0% | – | $15 |
See also: Clocks and watches to all countries · all exports to Japan