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South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201212AA

Latest (y/y)32.8%September 2026
Previous (y/y)40.7%August 2026
Level235.6 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS) was up 32.8% year on year in September 2026, compared with 40.7% in August 2026.

The level stood at 235.6 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −20.9% (Apr 2020) to 66.4% (Dec 2016), averaging 13.4%.

South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%60%201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)501001502002502014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026235.6 2020=10032.8
August 2026241.0 2020=10040.7
July 2026242.0 2020=10043.1
June 2026249.1 2020=10049.8
May 2026241.9 2020=10047.1
April 2026231.2 2020=10040.3
March 2026224.8 2020=10028.2
February 2026227.3 2020=10035.5
January 2026227.1 2020=10037.8
December 2025209.1 2020=10027.1
November 2025196.6 2020=10022.0
October 2025190.3 2020=10016.4
September 2025177.4 2020=10014.9
August 2025171.3 2020=10015.0
July 2025169.1 2020=1005.7
June 2025166.2 2020=1002.1
May 2025164.4 2020=1000.06
April 2025164.8 2020=1007.5
March 2025175.4 2020=10027.6
February 2025167.8 2020=10027.3
January 2025164.8 2020=10023.1
December 2024164.5 2020=10026.2
November 2024161.2 2020=10024.0
October 2024163.6 2020=10023.4

Last 24 observations. The full history (153 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 2014
Observations153
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high66.4% (Dec 2016)
10-year low−20.9% (Apr 2020)
10-year average13.4%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201212AA

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 32.8% 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.MPI.M.NSA.ITEM-201212AA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Other nonferrous metal ores (BOK ECOS)”.