South Korea’s export price inflation eased in October 2026, with the Export Price Index rising 36.7% year-on-year, down from a 41.3% year-on-year increase recorded in September 2026. The latest data, updated on 12 November 2026, indicate a moderation in the pace at which export prices are growing compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on year-over-year comparisons: the “previous” reading reflects the change in September 2026 versus September a year earlier, while the “actual” October reading compares October 2026 with October a year earlier. Although the rate of increase remains elevated, the slowdown suggests some easing of price pressures on South Korean exports heading into the final quarter of the year.
