The Bank of Korea released preliminary Export/Import Price Indexes and Trade Indexes for November 2025, reporting higher export and import prices in KRW terms and an improvement in the net barter terms of trade. The Export Price Index (KRW basis) rose 3.7% month on month and 7.0% over the last 12 months. The Import Price Index (KRW basis) increased 2.6% month on month and 2.2% over the last 12 months. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index was up 5.8% year on year in November 2025.
Bank of Korea 2025-12-12
Bank of Korea publishes preliminary November 2025 export and import price indexes showing 3.7% and 2.6% monthly rises
The Bank of Korea reported preliminary November 2025 data showing a 3.7% monthly and 7.0% annual increase in the Export Price Index in KRW terms. The Import Price Index rose 2.6% monthly and 2.2% annually. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index improved by 5.8% year on year.