Imports y/y reflect changes in the imports of goods and services in South Korea in the given month compared to the same month of the previous year. Information on imports is used to assess South Korea's foreign trade activity and the demand for imported goods in the country. A higher than expected reading can affect the South Korean won quotes positively.
South Korea Imports y/y
Last release
Actual
20.7%
Forecast
20.8%
Previous
20.8%
Next release
Actual
Coming in 11 days
Forecast
19.9%
Previous
20.7%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Nov 2018
11.5%
—
11.4%
Nov 2018 prelim.
11.4%
—
28.1%
Oct 2018
28.1%
—
27.9%
Oct 2018 prelim.
27.9%
—
-1.6%
Sep 2018
-1.6%
—
-2.1%
Sep 2018 prelim.
-2.1%
—
9.4%
Aug 2018
9.4%
—
9.2%
Aug 2018 prelim.
9.2%
—
16.4%
Jul 2018
16.4%
—
16.2%
Jul 2018 prelim.
16.2%
—
10.8%
Jun 2018
10.8%
—
10.7%
Jun 2018 prelim.
10.7%
—
12.7%
May 2018
12.7%
—
12.6%
May 2018 prelim.
12.6%
—
14.5%
Apr 2018
14.5%
—
14.5%
Apr 2018 prelim.
14.5%
—
5.2%
Mar 2018
5.2%
—
5.0%
Mar 2018 prelim.
5.0%
—
14.9%
Feb 2018
14.9%
—
14.8%
Feb 2018 prelim.
14.8%
—
21.1%