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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Export Prices YoY climbed to 46.9% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Korea Export Prices YoY climbed to 46.9% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 6.1% from April's 40.8% reading. The reading matched the 45.0% consensus. Export Prices YoY has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Export Prices YoY averaged 34.75%, vs 8.0% in the prior 3-month window. Export Prices YoY is now the highest in 36 months.
Latest Release
46.9
Actual
45
Consensus
40.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.93 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 49.9
Actual: 46.9
Error: +3
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Export Prices YoY (South Korea) was reported at 46.9% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 45% by 1.9%. The reading rose from the previous value of 40.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 10.54%, ranging from -4.5% to 46.9% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 32.8%, up from the prior three at 6.77%. Volatility over the past year (σ 16.42%) is higher than the prior year (σ 4.59%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Export Prices YoY has averaged 17.33%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.93%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 14, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Jun 22) and Business Confidence (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Export Prices YoY — South Korea
DEFINITION
Export Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the prices of goods and services exported by a country. It provides valuable insights into the competitiveness of a country's exports and the impact of global market trends on its trade performance. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and investors as it can indicate potential shifts in inflation, currency values, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 46.9 %, consensus 45 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 40.8 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 28.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.