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South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-I01

Latest (y/y)14.5%October 2026
Previous (y/y)16.1%September 2026
Level114.0 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS) was up 14.5% year on year in October 2026, compared with 16.1% in September 2026.

The level stood at 114.0 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −7.4% (Jun 2018) to 16.1% (Sep 2026), averaging −0.6%.

South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026−10%−5%0%5%10%15%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)95100105110115201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026114.0 2020=10014.5
September 2026115.4 2020=10016.1
August 2026115.2 2020=10016.0
July 2026115.5 2020=10015.6
June 2026110.4 2020=10011.1
May 2026108.8 2020=1009.1
April 2026108.2 2020=1008.9
March 2026104.7 2020=1005.6
February 2026103.6 2020=1005.5
January 2026101.2 2020=1003.2
December 2025100.2 2020=1002.0
November 2025100.2 2020=1003.2
October 202599.57 2020=1002.5
September 202599.46 2020=1001.4
August 202599.27 2020=1000.6
July 202599.90 2020=100−0.10
June 202599.34 2020=100−0.5
May 202599.76 2020=100−0.06
April 202599.39 2020=100−0.3
March 202599.10 2020=100−1.0
February 202598.20 2020=100−1.9
January 202598.03 2020=100−1.7
December 202498.25 2020=100−1.2
November 202497.10 2020=100−2.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (130 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 2016
Observations130
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high16.1% (Sep 2026)
10-year low−7.4% (Jun 2018)
10-year average−0.6%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-I01

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 14.5% year on year for October 2026, published by Bank of Korea.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from Bank of Korea and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code KR.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-I01.

Last updated 2026-11-06. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Audio-visual, photographic and information processing equipment (BOK ECOS)”.