The Bank of Korea published preliminary Export/Import Price Indexes and Trade Indexes for June 2025, showing declines in both export and import prices in Korean won terms, alongside an improvement in the net barter terms of trade on a year-on-year basis. The Export Price Index (KRW basis) fell 1.1% from the previous month and was down 4.5% over the last 12 months. The Import Price Index (KRW basis) declined 0.6% month on month and 6.2% over the last 12 months. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index increased 4.0% year on year in June 2025.
Bank of Korea 2025-07-16
Bank of Korea reports June 2025 export prices fell 1.1% month on month and import prices 0.6% as net barter terms of trade rose 4.0% year on year
The Bank of Korea released preliminary data for June 2025, indicating declines in both the Export and Import Price Indexes in Korean won terms. The Export Price Index fell 1.1% month-on-month and 4.5% year-on-year, while the Import Price Index decreased 0.6% month-on-month and 6.2% year-on-year. The Net Barter Terms of Trade Index improved by 4.0% year-on-year.