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South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11AA-6

Latest (y/y)7.5%September 2026
Previous (y/y)7.0%August 2026
Level110.8 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS) was up 7.5% year on year in September 2026, compared with 7.0% in August 2026.

The level stood at 110.8 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since August 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −10.7% (Apr 2024) to 17.9% (Jun 2022), averaging 1.9%.

South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)8090100110120201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026110.8 2020=1007.5
August 2026109.9 2020=1007.0
July 2026108.2 2020=1006.1
June 2026106.0 2020=1003.6
May 2026106.2 2020=1002.1
April 2026104.6 2020=100−0.3
March 2026103.0 2020=100−1.2
February 2026107.7 2020=1001.1
January 2026104.4 2020=100−3.6
December 2025103.5 2020=100−3.7
November 2025103.4 2020=100−8.1
October 2025103.2 2020=100−7.9
September 2025103.1 2020=100−4.9
August 2025102.7 2020=100−8.3
July 2025102.0 2020=100−7.4
June 2025102.3 2020=100−5.7
May 2025104.0 2020=100−6.2
April 2025104.9 2020=100−4.7
March 2025104.3 2020=100−4.8
February 2025106.5 2020=100−3.6
January 2025108.3 2020=100−2.1
December 2024107.5 2020=100−2.7
November 2024112.5 2020=100−3.0
October 2024112.1 2020=100−4.1

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 high17.9% (Jun 2022)
10-year low−10.7% (Apr 2024)
10-year average1.9%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.IP.M.NSA.ITEM-I11AA-6

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 7.5% 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-I11AA-6.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Mining & Manufacturing / Inventory Index (Seasonally Adjusted) (BOK ECOS)”.