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
N/D
Forecast
32.6%
Previous
30.0%
Next release
Actual
Coming in 13 days
Forecast
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Previous
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Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Jan 2019 prelim.
-1.7%
—
1.2%
Dec 2018
1.2%
—
0.9%
Dec 2018 prelim.
0.9%
—
11.5%
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%