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South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-206AA-C

Latest (y/y)14.9%September 2026
Previous (y/y)15.2%August 2026
Level146.1 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) was up 14.9% year on year in September 2026, compared with 15.2% in August 2026.

The level stood at 146.1 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −11.1% (Jun 2023) to 41.8% (Oct 2021), averaging 4.9%.

South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)608010012014016019901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026146.1 2020=10014.9
August 2026145.2 2020=10015.2
July 2026143.0 2020=10013.2
June 2026145.5 2020=10015.6
May 2026146.7 2020=10016.9
April 2026144.2 2020=10014.9
March 2026141.6 2020=10011.1
February 2026141.4 2020=10011.8
January 2026142.9 2020=10013.7
December 2025135.1 2020=1007.3
November 2025130.8 2020=1003.5
October 2025129.4 2020=1001.7
September 2025127.1 2020=1000.3
August 2025126.1 2020=100−0.3
July 2025126.3 2020=100−1.4
June 2025125.8 2020=100−2.6
May 2025125.4 2020=100−4.4
April 2025125.5 2020=100−3.0
March 2025127.4 2020=100−0.3
February 2025126.5 2020=100−1.6
January 2025125.6 2020=100−2.3
December 2024125.9 2020=100−2.1
November 2024126.4 2020=100−1.3
October 2024127.3 2020=1000.3

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 high41.8% (Oct 2021)
10-year low−11.1% (Jun 2023)
10-year average4.9%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-206AA-C

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 14.9% 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-206AA-C.

Last updated 2026-10-16. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Manufactured goods classified by materials / Contractual Currency Basis (BOK ECOS)”.