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Thursday, October 22, 2026
KORKOR — Imports (YoY)
Economic
Imports (YoY) for South Korea is an economic indicator that tracks the annual change in the value of imports into the country. It provides insights into the country’s demand for foreign goods and services and can be used to gauge the strength of its economy. Economists, investors, and policymakers use this data to make decisions about monetary policy, trade, and investment. A higher than expected reading can indicate strong demand for foreign goods, while a lower than expected reading can suggest weaker demand.
Latest · Sep
26%+0
cons. 26·prior 22.4
History
FRED · XTIMVA01KRM664SInternational Merchandise Trade Statistics: Imports: Commodities for Korea
Previous releases
| Date | Period | Actual | Consensus | Prior | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Sep | 26% | 26 | 22.4 | +0 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Sep | 26% | 21.5 | 22.4 | +4.5 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Aug | 22.4% | 22.5 | 22.5 | -0.1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Aug | 22.5% |