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
Jul 2021 prelim.
38.2%
45.3%
40.7%
Jun 2021
40.7%
40.7%
40.7%
Jun 2021 prelim.
40.7%
36.2%
37.9%
May 2021
37.9%
37.9%
37.9%
May 2021 prelim.
37.9%
39.6%
33.9%
Apr 2021
33.9%
33.9%
33.9%
Apr 2021 prelim.
33.9%
14.6%
18.8%
Mar 2021
18.8%
18.8%
18.8%
Mar 2021 prelim.
18.8%
14.7%
14.1%
Feb 2021
14.1%
13.9%
13.9%
Feb 2021 prelim.
13.9%
1.8%
3.6%
Jan 2021
3.6%
3.1%
3.1%
Jan 2021 prelim.
3.1%
0.7%
2.2%
Dec 2020
2.2%
1.8%
1.8%
Dec 2020 prelim.
1.8%
4.3%
-1.9%
Nov 2020
-1.9%
-2.1%
-2.1%
Nov 2020 prelim.
-2.1%
-10.8%
-5.6%
Oct 2020
-5.6%
-5.8%
-5.8%
Oct 2020 prelim.
-5.8%
1.3%
1.6%
Sep 2020
1.6%
1.1%
1.1%