empty
 
 

2025.09.0100:11:57UTC+00South Korea Export Growth Below Forecasts

In August 2025, South Korea's exports recorded a modest year-on-year increase of 1.3%, reaching a total of USD 58.4 billion. This growth, while marking the third straight month of rising exports, was below the market's expectations of a 3% increase and lower than the revised 5.9% growth noted in the previous month. A significant factor in this tempered performance was the influence of US tariffs. Despite the overall subdued growth, semiconductor shipments—South Korea's leading export segment—remained a bright spot, surging by 27.1% year-on-year to reach an unprecedented USD 15.1 billion. Conversely, exports to the United States decreased by 12% compared to the same period last year, a significant drop from the 1.4% growth observed in July, as the tariffs' impact became more pronounced.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $6000 more!
    In December we raffle $6000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback