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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea Import Prices YoY climbed to 24.8% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Korea Import Prices YoY climbed to 24.8% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 4.3% from April's 20.5% reading. The reading missed the 30.5% consensus by 5.7%. Import Prices YoY has now risen for 5 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Import Prices YoY averaged 19.3%, vs 0.1% in the prior 3-month window. Import Prices YoY is now the highest in 36 months.
Latest Release
24.8
Actual
30.5
Consensus
20.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.45 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 29.1
Actual: 24.8
Error: +4.3
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▲ Direct | +0.61 | INDEX | Bullish Hang Seng | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.59 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.32 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.26 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Import Prices YoY (South Korea) was reported at 24.8% in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 30.5% by 5.7%. The reading rose from the previous value of 20.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.12%, ranging from -6.2% to 24.8% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 15.4%, up from the prior three at 0.43%. Volatility over the past year (σ 9.55%) is higher than the prior year (σ 4.88%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Import Prices YoY has averaged 8.13%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.45%.
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 Import Prices YoY — South Korea
DEFINITION
Import Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the change in the prices of goods and services imported into a country over a period of one year. This indicator is used to track the impact of international trade on a country's economy and can provide valuable insights into inflation and the strength of the domestic currency. It is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to assess the competitiveness of a country's imports and its overall economic health.
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 24.8 %, consensus 30.5 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 20.2 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 18.4 %.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng, r=0.61) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.