South Korea’s imports grew 7.5% year‑on‑year in February 2026, unchanged from the revised 7.5% annual increase recorded in the previous month. The latest data, updated on 14 March 2026, indicate that import growth has stabilized on an annual basis, with no acceleration or deceleration compared with January’s year‑over‑year pace.
According to the comparison methodology, both the current and previous readings reflect how imports in each respective month compare with the same month a year earlier. The steady 7.5% rise suggests that external demand conditions and domestic import needs have remained consistent heading into early 2026, offering a clearer baseline for assessing South Korea’s trade performance in the coming months.
