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South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.PPI.M.NSA.ITEM-101132AA

Latest (y/y)36.8%September 2026
Previous (y/y)33.4%August 2026
Level148.1 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS) was up 36.8% year on year in September 2026, compared with 33.4% in August 2026.

The level stood at 148.1 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since the series began in January 2016.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −19.0% (May 2020) to 36.8% (Sep 2026), averaging 2.1%.

South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−20%0%20%40%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)80100120140201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026148.1 2020=10036.8
August 2026146.8 2020=10033.4
July 2026144.6 2020=10031.4
June 2026143.5 2020=10032.4
May 2026135.8 2020=10027.4
April 2026131.8 2020=10027.3
March 2026128.9 2020=10023.3
February 2026125.9 2020=10023.2
January 2026114.9 2020=1009.7
December 2025108.8 2020=1008.1
November 2025106.7 2020=1007.4
October 2025106.8 2020=1008.4
September 2025108.3 2020=1004.9
August 2025110.0 2020=1004.8
July 2025110.0 2020=1003.2
June 2025108.4 2020=1001.6
May 2025106.6 2020=100−0.1
April 2025103.6 2020=100−1.3
March 2025104.5 2020=100−0.06
February 2025102.2 2020=1000.06
January 2025104.8 2020=1004.6
December 2024100.7 2020=1004.1
November 202499.38 2020=1009.2
October 202498.58 2020=1009.6

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
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high36.8% (Sep 2026)
10-year low−19.0% (May 2020)
10-year average2.1%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.PPI.M.NSA.ITEM-101132AA

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 36.8% 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.PPI.M.NSA.ITEM-101132AA.

Last updated 2026-10-22. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Medicinal herbs (BOK ECOS)”.