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South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-101111AA

Latest (y/y)−1.0%September 2026
Previous (y/y)6.4%August 2026
Level130.3 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS) was down 1.0% year on year in September 2026, compared with 6.4% in August 2026.

The level stood at 130.3 2020=100.

That is the lowest reading since August 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −15.9% (Sep 2016) to 24.8% (Sep 2022), averaging 4.2%.

South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)801001201402014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026130.3 2020=100−1.0
August 2026137.0 2020=1006.4
July 2026142.6 2020=10011.9
June 2026145.8 2020=10015.1
May 2026142.3 2020=10010.0
April 2026142.0 2020=1006.0
March 2026141.9 2020=1005.0
February 2026138.9 2020=1003.5
January 2026139.6 2020=1003.3
December 2025138.7 2020=1004.2
November 2025137.8 2020=1002.6
October 2025134.5 2020=1002.6
September 2025131.6 2020=1002.3
August 2025128.8 2020=100−1.2
July 2025127.5 2020=100−4.3
June 2025126.7 2020=100−7.0
May 2025129.3 2020=100−4.1
April 2025134.0 2020=100−2.3
March 2025135.2 2020=1000.8
February 2025134.1 2020=100−0.07
January 2025135.1 2020=1001.3
December 2024133.1 2020=1001.3
November 2024134.2 2020=1002.9
October 2024131.1 2020=100−2.5

Last 24 observations. The full history (153 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2014
Observations153
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high24.8% (Sep 2022)
10-year low−15.9% (Sep 2016)
10-year average4.2%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-101111AA

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Grains (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is −1.0% year on year for September 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-101111AA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Grains (BOK ECOS)”.