South Korea's exports for 1-10 October reach a record $26.1 billion as chip exports rise 170.9 per cent

12 October 2026

South Korea's exports in the first 10 days of October 2026 reached a record $26.1 billion, according to Korea Customs Service data released on 12 October.
The previous high for the period was $15.3 billion, set in the first 10 days of October 2025.
Semiconductor exports rose 170.9 per cent to $12.1 billion; ship exports fell 13.4 per cent to $682 million.
Imports rose 65.5 per cent to $22.3 billion, leaving a trade surplus of $3.8 billion.
Exports to China rose 167 per cent to $7.59 billion and those to the United States 159.9 per cent to $3.65 billion.