South Korea’s Business Survey Index for the manufacturing sector rose to 74 in April 2026 from 71 in the previous month. This marked the highest reading since June 2024, reflecting improving sentiment across key operating conditions. The production index held at 88, matching March’s level and staying near recent highs, while the new orders index rose to 85 from 84, signaling a modest pickup in demand conditions. Meanwhile, the inventories index fell to 97 from 99, suggesting lower stock levels on firmer sales, while the financial situation index slipped to 76 from 77, showing financing conditions remained somewhat constrained. The Economic Sentiment Index, which combines the BSI and the Consumer Survey Index, fell to 91.7 in April, down 2.3 points from March, pointing to softer overall economic confidence. source: The Bank of Korea
Business Confidence in South Korea increased to 74 points in April from 71 points in March of 2026. Business Confidence in South Korea averaged 78.94 points from 1991 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 119.00 points in December of 1994 and a record low of 35.00 points in March of 1998. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Business Confidence - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. South Korea Business Confidence - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.
Business Confidence in South Korea increased to 74 points in April from 71 points in March of 2026. Business Confidence in South Korea is expected to be 65.00 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Korea Business Confidence is projected to trend around 75.00 points in 2027 and 80.00 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.