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South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-301142AA-D

Latest (y/y)−11.8%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−13.8%August 2026
Level109.5 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS) was down 11.8% year on year in September 2026, compared with −13.8% in August 2026.

The level stood at 109.5 2020=100.

That is the highest reading since September 2025.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −22.6% (Mar 2026) to 28.8% (Jan 2017), averaging 0.9%.

South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)80100120140160201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026109.5 2020=100−11.8
August 2026108.9 2020=100−13.8
July 2026108.5 2020=100−14.9
June 2026109.4 2020=100−15.1
May 2026110.1 2020=100−21.3
April 2026111.8 2020=100−21.2
March 2026111.8 2020=100−22.6
February 2026115.3 2020=100−20.3
January 2026118.1 2020=100−18.8
December 2025121.9 2020=100−15.4
November 2025121.9 2020=100−14.8
October 2025122.7 2020=100−13.9
September 2025124.2 2020=100−11.2
August 2025126.3 2020=100−9.8
July 2025127.5 2020=100−9.7
June 2025128.9 2020=100−7.9
May 2025139.9 2020=1000.2
April 2025141.9 2020=100−6.6
March 2025144.4 2020=100−12.9
February 2025144.7 2020=100−10.9
January 2025145.5 2020=100−13.0
December 2024144.1 2020=100−12.8
November 2024143.1 2020=100−13.3
October 2024142.5 2020=100−14.0

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 high28.8% (Jan 2017)
10-year low−22.6% (Mar 2026)
10-year average0.9%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-301142AA-D

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is −11.8% 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.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-301142AA-D.

Last updated 2026-10-16. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Refined sugars / Dollar Basis (BOK ECOS)”.