The Bank of Korea published preliminary September 2025 export and import price and trade indexes, indicating modest monthly increases in both export and import prices in KRW terms and an improvement in the net barter terms of trade compared with a year earlier. The Export Price Index (KRW basis) rose 0.6% from the previous month and 2.2% over the last 12 months, while the Import Price Index increased 0.2% month on month and 0.6% year on year. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index increased 3.2% year on year in September 2025.
Bank of Korea 2025-10-17
Bank of Korea releases preliminary September 2025 trade indexes with export prices up 0.6% month on month, import prices up 0.2% and net barter terms of trade up 3.2% year on year
The Bank of Korea released preliminary September 2025 data showing a 0.6% monthly and 2.2% annual rise in the Export Price Index in KRW terms. The Import Price Index increased by 0.2% month on month and 0.6% year on year. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index improved by 3.2% compared to the previous year.