South Korea’s exports surged in October 2026, with the year-over-year indicator rising to 93.7%, up sharply from 83.7% in September 2026. The data, updated on 1 November 2026, highlight a marked acceleration in external demand compared with the same period a year earlier.
According to the comparison methodology, the October figure reflects how exports in that month performed against October a year ago, while the previous reading did the same for September versus its year-earlier level. The step-up from 83.7% to 93.7% indicates that South Korea’s export sector strengthened notably heading into the final quarter of 2026, suggesting improving conditions in global markets for Korean goods and services.
