FX.co ★ South Korea Export Price Growth Slows in December

In December 2025, South Korea experienced a 2.3% increase in export prices compared to the previous year, following a downward revision of a 5.5% rise observed in the prior month. This surge was predominantly attributed to a 2.3% elevation in the prices of manufactured goods, continuing from the 5.5% hike seen in November. Meanwhile, the prices of agricultural, forestry, and marine products witnessed a climb of 7.2%, a slight rise from the 7% growth in the preceding month. Despite the persistent impact of a 15% tariff on exports to the United States, overall export volumes marked an impressive 11.9% increase year-on-year. On a month-to-month comparison, export prices ascended by 1.1%, showing a deceleration from the 3.5% increase recorded in November.