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

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

Latest (y/y)−13.9%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−12.8%August 2026
Level126.1 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS) was down 13.9% year on year in September 2026, compared with −12.8% in August 2026.

The level stood at 126.1 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −24.4% (Jan 2018) to 38.6% (Jan 2022), averaging 4.0%.

South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026−50%0%50%100%19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 1987 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)05010015020019901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026126.1 2020=100−13.9
August 2026129.7 2020=100−12.8
July 2026137.6 2020=100−7.4
June 2026141.6 2020=100−5.2
May 2026139.0 2020=100−15.9
April 2026140.9 2020=100−18.8
March 2026140.8 2020=100−21.0
February 2026141.6 2020=100−20.1
January 2026145.7 2020=100−18.8
December 2025151.6 2020=100−13.4
November 2025150.5 2020=100−10.9
October 2025147.9 2020=100−9.9
September 2025146.5 2020=100−7.4
August 2025148.7 2020=100−7.5
July 2025148.6 2020=100−10.2
June 2025149.3 2020=100−8.8
May 2025165.3 2020=1002.3
April 2025173.6 2020=100−1.4
March 2025178.2 2020=100−4.7
February 2025177.2 2020=100−3.3
January 2025179.4 2020=100−4.3
December 2024175.1 2020=100−4.1
November 2024168.9 2020=100−7.8
October 2024164.2 2020=100−13.3

Last 24 observations. The full history (489 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1986
Observations489
FrequencyMonthly
Units2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high38.6% (Jan 2022)
10-year low−24.4% (Jan 2018)
10-year average4.0%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.XPI.M.NSA.ITEM-301142AA-W

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Refined sugars / Won Basis (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is −13.9% 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-W.

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