South Korea’s export prices surged 42.4% year over year in August 2026, easing from a 48.9% increase in the previous month. Among major categories, manufactured goods prices climbed 42.4%, led by a 113.2% jump in computers, electronic and optical equipment. Prices also increased for coal and petroleum products (65.9%), basic metal products (20.2%), and chemical products (14.0%). Meanwhile, prices for agricultural, forestry and marine products rose 28.4%. On a monthly basis, the Export Price Index decreased 3.7%. The Export Volume Index rose 25.9% year over year, while the Export Value Index increased 75.8%. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index also rose 27.1%. source: The Bank of Korea
Export Prices YoY in South Korea decreased to 42.40 percent in August from 49.10 percent in July of 2026. Export Prices YoY in South Korea averaged 4.43 percent from 1972 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 75.40 percent in January of 1998 and a record low of -35.60 percent in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Export Prices YoY. South Korea Export Prices YoY - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.
Export Prices YoY in South Korea decreased to 42.40 percent in August from 49.10 percent in July of 2026. Export Prices YoY in South Korea is expected to be 45.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Korea Export Prices YoY is projected to trend around 6.00 percent in 2027 and 5.00 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.