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South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-207AA-W

Latest (y/y)53.2%September 2026
Previous (y/y)57.4%August 2026
Level176.5 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS) was up 53.2% year on year in September 2026, compared with 57.4% in August 2026.

The level stood at 176.5 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.2% (Sep 2023) to 65.4% (Jul 2026), averaging 4.8%.

South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026−50%−25%0%25%50%75%19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)010020030040019901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026176.5 2020=10053.2
August 2026180.6 2020=10057.4
July 2026187.8 2020=10065.4
June 2026183.0 2020=10063.0
May 2026176.3 2020=10054.2
April 2026170.2 2020=10044.0
March 2026154.3 2020=10029.9
February 2026142.2 2020=10021.3
January 2026137.5 2020=10016.4
December 2025129.1 2020=1009.6
November 2025127.4 2020=10010.3
October 2025122.3 2020=1007.5
September 2025115.2 2020=1002.0
August 2025114.7 2020=100−0.2
July 2025113.5 2020=100−3.1
June 2025112.3 2020=100−2.8
May 2025114.3 2020=100−0.09
April 2025118.2 2020=1003.3
March 2025118.8 2020=1009.0
February 2025117.2 2020=1008.0
January 2025118.2 2020=10010.4
December 2024117.8 2020=10014.4
November 2024115.5 2020=10012.6
October 2024113.8 2020=1008.5

Last 24 observations. The full history (489 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1986
Observations489
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high65.4% (Jul 2026)
10-year low−11.2% (Sep 2023)
10-year average4.8%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-207AA-W

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 53.2% 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.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-207AA-W.

Last updated 2026-10-16. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Machinery & transport equipment / Won Basis (BOK ECOS)”.