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South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.EXPORTS.M.NSA.ITEM-T004

Latest (y/y)26.0%September 2026
Previous (y/y)22.4%August 2026
Level71,078,167 1,000 USDSeptember 2026

South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS) was up 26.0% year on year in September 2026, compared with 22.4% in August 2026.

The level stood at 71,078,167 1,000 USD.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −25.3% (Jul 2023) to 44.0% (Aug 2021), averaging 7.3%.

South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS), level (1,000 USD)20M30M40M50M60M70M201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Import value (BOK ECOS), level (1,000 USD).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202671,078,167 1,000 USD26.0
August 202663,494,431 1,000 USD22.4
July 202668,538,574 1,000 USD26.4
June 202666,049,089 1,000 USD30.0
May 202660,752,925 1,000 USD20.7
April 202662,117,958 1,000 USD16.7
March 202660,902,365 1,000 USD14.2
February 202652,122,789 1,000 USD7.9
January 202657,236,342 1,000 USD11.9
December 202557,367,684 1,000 USD4.6
November 202551,284,605 1,000 USD1.1
October 202553,510,827 1,000 USD−1.5
September 202556,419,614 1,000 USD8.3
August 202551,856,624 1,000 USD−4.1
July 202554,210,371 1,000 USD0.7
June 202550,825,746 1,000 USD3.5
May 202550,345,116 1,000 USD−5.2
April 202553,232,716 1,000 USD−2.9
March 202553,341,032 1,000 USD2.4
February 202548,328,741 1,000 USD0.2
January 202551,172,292 1,000 USD−6.1
December 202454,866,380 1,000 USD3.3
November 202450,718,992 1,000 USD−2.5
October 202454,331,589 1,000 USD1.7

Last 24 observations. The full history (129 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2016
Observations129
FrequencyMonthly
Units1,000 USD
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high44.0% (Aug 2021)
10-year low−25.3% (Jul 2023)
10-year average7.3%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.EXPORTS.M.NSA.ITEM-T004

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Import value (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 26.0% 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.EXPORTS.M.NSA.ITEM-T004.

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