South Korea’s export price index rose 40.9% year-on-year in September 2026, slowing from a 42.7% increase recorded in August, according to data updated on 15 October 2026. The figures reflect a moderation in the pace of export price growth, though pressures remain elevated compared with a year earlier.
The comparison is made on a year-over-year basis, with the current reading measuring the change in September 2026 against September 2025, and the previous reading measuring August 2026 against August 2025. While still showing very strong annual gains, the downtick suggests some easing in the sharp price dynamics that have characterized South Korea’s export sector in recent months.
