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South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201AA-C

Latest (y/y)1.1%October 2026
Previous (y/y)1.1%September 2026
Level105.7 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) was up 1.1% year on year in October 2026, compared with 1.1% in September 2026.

The level stood at 105.7 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −5.9% (Jan 2017) to 7.3% (Dec 2018), averaging 0.5%.

South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2001 – Oct 2026−10%−5%0%5%10%20052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2001 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)859095100105200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
September 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
August 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
July 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
June 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
May 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
April 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
March 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
February 2026105.7 2020=1001.1
January 2026104.6 2020=1002.6
December 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
November 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
October 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
September 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
August 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
July 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
June 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
May 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
April 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
March 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
February 2025104.6 2020=1002.6
January 2025101.9 2020=1000.0
December 2024101.9 2020=1000.8
November 2024101.9 2020=1000.8

Last 24 observations. The full history (322 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 2000
Observations322
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high7.3% (Dec 2018)
10-year low−5.9% (Jan 2017)
10-year average0.5%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201AA-C

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 1.1% 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.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201AA-C.

Last updated 2026-11-13. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Beverages & tobacco / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS)”.