FX.co ★ Export Prices Climb After 4-Month Drop

In September 2025, South Korea witnessed a 2.2% year-over-year increase in export prices, reversing a 1% decline noted in August and bringing an end to a four-month trend of decreasing prices. This rise was primarily attributed to a 2.1% uptick in the prices of manufactured goods, which had previously seen a 1.1% decrease. Meanwhile, the prices for agricultural, forestry, and marine products saw accelerated growth, increasing by 10.2%, up from 9.8% in August. Exports to the United States continued to be affected by a 15% tariff, resulting in a 12% decline in August. On a month-to-month basis, export prices increased by 0.6%, maintaining the rate observed in the preceding month.