Exports soared 62.8% year-on-year to USD 98.89 billion in July 2026, surpassing market estimates of 59.0%, though easing from a downwardly revised 70.7% surge in June. It was the second-highest figure on record after exports exceeded USD 100 billion for the first time in June, mainly driven by a surge in semiconductor shipments. Shipments rose for the 14th consecutive month, driven by strong demand for memory chips, with semiconductor exports surging 178.8% to a record USD 41.01 billion, surpassing USD 40 billion for the second consecutive month. source: Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE)

Exports in South Korea averaged 19363.22 USD Million from 1966 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 102165.51 USD Million in June of 2026 and a record low of 14.75 USD Million in January of 1966. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. South Korea Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on August of 2026.

Exports in South Korea is expected to be 115500.00 USD Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Korea Exports is projected to trend around 155000.00 USD Million in 2027 and 165000.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 30320.00 36087.59 USD Million Jul 2026
Exports 98890.00 102165.51 USD Million Jul 2026
Exports YoY 62.80 70.70 percent Jul 2026
Imports 68560.00 66077.93 USD Million Jul 2026
Imports YoY 26.50 30.00 percent Jul 2026


South Korea Exports
South Korea is the world's seventh-largest exporter of goods. The country exports mainly electrical and electronic equipment (30% of total), machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers (12%), vehicles other than railway, tramway (10%), and plastics (7%).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
98890.00 102165.51 102165.51 14.75 1966 - 2026 USD Million Monthly


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