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South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11ABB-1

Latest (y/y)70.8%September 2026
Previous (y/y)143.3%August 2026
Level91.90 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS) was up 70.8% year on year in September 2026, compared with 143.3% in August 2026.

The level stood at 91.90 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −76.0% (Jan 2017) to 409.7% (Jan 2018), averaging 9.4%.

South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−100%0%100%200%300%400%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)050100150201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202691.90 2020=10070.8
August 202688.80 2020=100143.3
July 2026103.6 2020=10091.9
June 202668.40 2020=10035.2
May 202626.60 2020=100−51.2
April 202646.40 2020=100−34.8
March 202662.10 2020=1008.0
February 202657.60 2020=10015.9
January 202627.10 2020=100−49.3
December 202533.20 2020=100−27.4
November 202546.20 2020=100−52.7
October 202541.00 2020=100−53.4
September 202553.80 2020=100207.4
August 202536.50 2020=10018.9
July 202554.00 2020=100−21.3
June 202550.60 2020=100−44.2
May 202554.50 2020=100−6.0
April 202571.20 2020=100−8.0
March 202557.50 2020=100−14.9
February 202549.70 2020=100−47.5
January 202553.40 2020=100−43.7
December 202445.70 2020=100−53.3
November 202497.60 2020=100−7.2
October 202487.90 2020=100−5.7

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
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high409.7% (Jan 2018)
10-year low−76.0% (Jan 2017)
10-year average9.4%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11ABB-1

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 70.8% 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.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11ABB-1.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Metal Ores / Production Index (Original Index) (BOK ECOS)”.