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South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode KR.PPI.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)7.7%September 2026
Previous (y/y)7.9%August 2026
Level129.8September 2026

South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI) was up 7.7% year on year in September 2026, compared with 7.9% in August 2026.

The level stood at 129.8 (index 2020=100).

Among the 41 economies Makrognosis covers on this measure, it is the 19th highest.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −1.8% (May 2020) to 10.0% (Jun 2022), averaging 2.9%.

South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026−5%0%5%10%201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI), annual % change, Jan 2015 – Sep 2026. Source: KOSIS Korea Statistical Information Service Economy Dashboard.
South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI), level (index 2020=100)901001101201302014201620182020202220242026Robomacro
South Korea Producer Price Inflation (PPI), level (index 2020=100).

Showing the full history (downsampled for display). Open the interactive chart to zoom and switch transforms.

Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026129.87.7
August 2026129.67.9
July 2026129.47.7
June 2026129.98.5
May 2026130.08.6
April 2026128.87.2
March 2026125.34.1
February 2026123.32.5
January 2026122.61.9
December 2025121.81.9
November 2025121.31.9
October 2025120.91.6
September 2025120.51.2
August 2025120.10.6
July 2025120.20.5
June 2025119.80.5
May 2025119.60.3
April 2025120.10.8
March 2025120.41.3
February 2025120.31.5
January 2025120.31.8
December 2024119.51.7
November 2024119.11.4
October 2024119.01.0

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
Unitsindex 2020=100
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high10.0% (Jun 2022)
10-year low−1.8% (May 2020)
10-year average2.9%
Source agencyKOSIS Korea Statistical Information Service Economy Dashboard
Makrognosis codeKR.PPI.M.NSA

Producer Price Inflation (PPI): how South Korea compares

#EconomyPeriodLatest
1NorwayOct 202659.0%
2SingaporeSep 202647.5%
3TurkeyOct 202627.4%
4LithuaniaOct 202620.0%
5IrelandSep 202619.9%
14CroatiaOct 202611.4%
15SwedenSep 202611.2%
16PolandSep 20269.4%
17FinlandSep 20269.2%
18NetherlandsSep 20268.4%
19South KoreaSep 20267.7%
20DenmarkSep 20267.2%
21HungarySep 20267.2%
22JapanOct 20267.1%
23FranceSep 20266.8%
24CyprusSep 20266.8%
25GermanySep 20266.7%

Producer Price Inflation (PPI) by country: all 41 economies ranked →

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FAQ

What is the current producer Price Inflation (PPI) in South Korea?
The latest reading is 7.7% year on year for September 2026, published by KOSIS Korea Statistical Information Service Economy Dashboard.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from KOSIS Korea Statistical Information Service Economy Dashboard and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code KR.PPI.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-24. Source: KOSIS Korea Statistical Information Service Economy Dashboard. Original title: “South Korea producer price index, total, 2020=100 (Bank of Korea via KOSIS)”.