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South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.SVCOUT.M.NSA.ITEM-I51ABA-1

Latest (y/y)−6.1%September 2026
Previous (y/y)−11.4%August 2026
Level130.1 2020=100September 2026

South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS) was down 6.1% year on year in September 2026, compared with −11.4% in August 2026.

The level stood at 130.1 2020=100.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −15.1% (Sep 2018) to 28.9% (Jan 2021), averaging 4.4%.

South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026−20%−10%0%10%20%30%20182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS), annual % change, Jan 2017 – Sep 2026. Source: Bank of Korea.
South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100)6080100120140201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS), level (2020=100).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026130.1 2020=100−6.1
August 2026108.1 2020=100−11.4
July 2026130.8 2020=1003.9
June 2026143.9 2020=10013.8
May 2026115.4 2020=100−8.9
April 2026130.7 2020=100−4.0
March 2026142.5 2020=10010.3
February 2026111.6 2020=100−5.5
January 2026118.4 2020=10020.3
December 2025135.7 2020=1008.1
November 2025129.2 2020=1005.5
October 2025116.4 2020=100−5.4
September 2025138.6 2020=10021.7
August 2025122.0 2020=1008.8
July 2025125.9 2020=1008.3
June 2025126.5 2020=1009.1
May 2025126.7 2020=1005.9
April 2025136.1 2020=10013.6
March 2025129.2 2020=1005.7
February 2025118.1 2020=10017.7
January 202598.40 2020=100−5.7
December 2024125.5 2020=1000.7
November 2024122.5 2020=100−5.4
October 2024123.0 2020=1007.0

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 high28.9% (Jan 2021)
10-year low−15.1% (Sep 2018)
10-year average4.4%
Source agencyBank of Korea
Makrognosis codeKR.SVCOUT.M.NSA.ITEM-I51ABA-1

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FAQ

What is the current korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS) in South Korea?
The latest reading is −6.1% 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.SVCOUT.M.NSA.ITEM-I51ABA-1.

Last updated 2026-10-31. Source: Bank of Korea. Original title: “Korea: Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts / Value Index (BOK ECOS)”.