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

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11ABB-3

Latest (y/y)43.5%September 2026
Previous (y/y)51.1%August 2026
Level83.50 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS) was up 43.5% year on year in September 2026, compared with 51.1% in August 2026.

The level stood at 83.50 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −93.1% (Feb 2017) to 818.2% (Feb 2018), averaging 15.9%.

South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−200%0%200%400%600%800%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)050100150201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202683.50 2020=10043.5
August 202660.60 2020=10051.1
July 202696.10 2020=10031.8
June 202671.20 2020=10084.9
May 202644.20 2020=100−22.0
April 202642.10 2020=100−28.9
March 202656.80 2020=100−36.9
February 202657.60 2020=10062.3
January 202627.20 2020=100−57.0
December 202542.70 2020=100−55.2
November 202561.70 2020=100−39.9
October 202568.10 2020=1000.6
September 202558.20 2020=100134.7
August 202540.10 2020=10073.6
July 202572.90 2020=10053.5
June 202538.50 2020=100−44.8
May 202556.70 2020=10013.6
April 202559.20 2020=100−36.6
March 202590.00 2020=100−17.5
February 202535.50 2020=100−72.8
January 202563.20 2020=100−13.5
December 202495.30 2020=10015.1
November 2024102.6 2020=10032.7
October 202467.70 2020=100−26.5

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 high818.2% (Feb 2018)
10-year low−93.1% (Feb 2017)
10-year average15.9%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11ABB-3

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Metal Ores / Shipment index(Original Index) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 43.5% 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-3.

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