South Korea’s exports surged 70.9% yoy to a record high of USD 102.25 billion in June 2026, accelerating sharply from an upwardly revised 53.4% jump in May and marking the strongest growth since June 1976. Exports exceeded USD 100 billion for the first time, mainly driven by a surge in semiconductor shipments. Shipments rose for the 13th straight month, with semiconductor exports soaring 199.5% to a record USD 44.82 billion, surpassing USD 40 billion for the first time, driven by strong demand for memory chips. Computer exports also surged more than 300%, while shipments of wireless communication devices and petroleum products jumped 51.9% and 49.8%, respectively. source: Ministry of Trade, Industry & Energy (MOTIE)
Exports in South Korea averaged 19255.97 USD Million from 1966 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 102250.00 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 July of 2026.
Exports in South Korea is expected to be 91000.00 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 115000.00 USD Million in 2027 and 135000.00 USD Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.