Works of art and antiques: South Korea exports to China
HS chapter 97 · 예술품ㆍ수집품ㆍ골동품 · latest month: October 2026
In October 2026, South Korea exported $206,491 of works of art and antiques (HS 97) to China, up 1,652% from September 2026 and up 18.5% from October 2025.
Over the 12 months to October 2026, exports of works of art and antiques (HS 97) to China totalled $2.4 million, down 29.5% from the 12 months before ($3.4 million).
China took 0.9% of South Korea's exports of this product over the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 10th of 65 destinations (14th in the 12 months before).
This product made up 0.0% of South Korea's goods exports to China over the same period.
The average export value in October 2026 was $269.92 per kg of net weight, compared with $44.18 per kg in October 2025.
Imports from China in October 2026 were $776,802 (down 29.8% from October 2025), leaving a deficit of $570,311 for the month.
Last 24 months
Monthly figures
| Month | Exports | vs year earlier | Export weight | Export $/kg | Imports | Import weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $206K | +18.5% | 765 kg | $269.92 | $777K | 288 t |
| September 2026 | $12K | -98.5% | 728 kg | $16.19 | $280K | 104 t |
| August 2026 | $4,194 | – | 782 kg | $5.36 | $661K | 27.8 t |
| July 2026 | $1.0M | +5,565% | 1.3 t | $771.67 | $376K | 22.9 t |
| June 2026 | $28K | -52.9% | 65 kg | $428.37 | $862K | 16.4 t |
| May 2026 | $60K | – | 160 kg | $375.81 | $381K | 21.6 t |
| April 2026 | $49K | -95.0% | 308 kg | $157.61 | $387K | 27.1 t |
| March 2026 | $30K | -38.2% | 364 kg | $81.76 | $138K | 9.6 t |
| February 2026 | $9,378 | -83.2% | 6 kg | $1,563.00 | $338K | 10.7 t |
| January 2026 | $1,800 | -98.9% | 4 kg | $450.00 | $119K | 8.2 t |
| December 2025 | $46K | -91.6% | 339 kg | $136.54 | $695K | 48.9 t |
| November 2025 | $931K | +57.4% | 601 kg | $1,548.75 | $291K | 34.7 t |
| October 2025 | $174K | -96.4% | 3.9 t | $44.18 | $1.1M | 69.8 t |
| September 2025 | $800K | +1,851% | 210 kg | $3,810.69 | $504K | 26.8 t |
| August 2025 | $710 | -98.6% | 25 kg | $28.40 | $627K | 12.1 t |
| July 2025 | $18K | – | 51 kg | $360.06 | $581K | 10.3 t |
| June 2025 | $59K | -89.4% | 471 kg | $125.55 | $235K | 21.0 t |
| May 2025 | $2,717 | -97.9% | 42 kg | $64.69 | $149K | 17.6 t |
| April 2025 | $965K | +1,011% | 1.0 t | $944.37 | $281K | 23.2 t |
| March 2025 | $48K | -74.3% | 1.5 t | $32.00 | $301K | 19.2 t |
| February 2025 | $56K | -84.1% | 408 kg | $136.81 | $113K | 2.1 t |
| January 2025 | $160K | -89.7% | 122 kg | $1,308.66 | $377K | 33.9 t |
| December 2024 | $553K | +323.2% | 674 kg | $820.76 | $537K | 15.5 t |
| November 2024 | $591K | – | 269 kg | $2,198.37 | $301K | 7.7 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 China
| Code | Product | Exports, 12 months | Share | vs 12 months before | October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9706 | Antiques of an age exceeding 100 years | $985K | 40.8% | +2,441% | $0 |
| 9701 | Paintings, drawings and pastels, executed entirely by hand, etc. | $910K | 37.7% | -59.4% | $206K |
| 9703 | Original sculptures and statuary, in any material | $522K | 21.6% | -54.5% | $200 |
See also: Works of art and antiques to all countries · all exports to China