South Korea October Export Year-on-Year: A Signal of Economic Strengthening

On October 1, 2025, South Korea Customs released the year-on-year export data for October. The actual figure was 12.7%, with no forecast available; the previous value was also 12.7%.This indicator reflects export demand and its direct correlation with currency demand, influencing domestic manufacturing output and prices. A positive difference between exports and imports (trade surplus) indicates an increase in net foreign wealth and suggests favorable economic conditions; conversely, a negative balance may point to economic weakness.The data is assigned an importance level of 1. The statistics are compiled by tracking the transportation of physical goods or consumer products from production sites to destinations worldwide via various shipping methods. The release frequency is monthly, with the next publication scheduled for December 1, 2025.

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