The Bank of Korea released preliminary Export/Import Price Indexes and Trade Indexes for October 2025, showing a sharp month-on-month increase in export prices and a more moderate rise in import prices on a Korean won basis. The Export Price Index (KRW basis) rose 4.1% from the previous month and 4.8% over the past 12 months. The Import Price Index (KRW basis) increased 1.9% month on month and 0.5% year on year. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index was up 3.9% year on year in October 2025.
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Bank of Korea publishes preliminary October 2025 trade indexes with export prices up 4.1% month on month and import prices up 1.9%
The Bank of Korea released preliminary Export/Import Price Indexes for October 2025, indicating a 4.1% month-on-month increase in export prices and a 1.9% rise in import prices on a Korean won basis. Year-on-year, export prices rose 4.8%, while import prices increased 0.5%. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index improved by 3.9% compared to the previous year.