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South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-701AA-C

Latest (y/y)44.0%October 2026
Previous (y/y)39.1%September 2026
Level200.1 2020=100October 2026

South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) was up 44.0% year on year in October 2026, compared with 39.1% in September 2026.

The level stood at 200.1 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since June 2022.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −45.5% (Apr 2020) to 81.8% (Oct 2021), averaging 9.1%.

South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026−50%0%50%100%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Oct 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)50100150200201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026200.1 2020=10044.0
September 2026199.5 2020=10039.1
August 2026176.3 2020=10022.7
July 2026163.0 2020=10011.1
June 2026160.3 2020=1009.6
May 2026182.3 2020=10027.9
April 2026183.4 2020=10026.4
March 2026200.2 2020=10033.4
February 2026146.4 2020=100−6.5
January 2026139.3 2020=100−12.5
December 2025138.0 2020=100−11.0
November 2025139.2 2020=100−10.5
October 2025138.9 2020=100−11.9
September 2025143.4 2020=100−7.5
August 2025143.7 2020=100−9.7
July 2025146.7 2020=100−11.8
June 2025146.3 2020=100−11.3
May 2025142.5 2020=100−14.3
April 2025145.0 2020=100−16.2
March 2025150.1 2020=100−11.1
February 2025156.6 2020=100−6.6
January 2025159.2 2020=100−3.2
December 2024155.1 2020=100−3.4
November 2024155.5 2020=100−6.8

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 high81.8% (Oct 2021)
10-year low−45.5% (Apr 2020)
10-year average9.1%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-701AA-C

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Foods & energy / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 44.0% 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.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-701AA-C.

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