South Korea September Export Growth YoY: Positive Signal for KRW

On September 1, 2025, the Korea Customs Service released the year-over-year export growth data for September. The actual figure was 7.2%, in line with the forecast of 7.2%, and compared to the previous value of 1.30%.Data Definition: Export demand is directly linked to currency demand, as foreign buyers must purchase the export country's currency to settle transactions. Export demand also impacts domestic manufacturing output and prices. If the difference between exports and imports is positive (trade surplus), it indicates an increase in the nation's net foreign assets or net foreign investment, strengthening the economy. If the figure is negative (trade deficit), it signals a decrease in net foreign assets or investment, weakening the economy.This indicator is assigned an importance level of 1. The statistical method defines exports as any physical goods or consumer products shipped by sea, land, or air from the place of production to destinations worldwide. The data is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 1, 2025.

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