South Korea's exports in October showed an annual increase for the first time in 13 months, slightly below market expectations. Overseas sales rose by 5.1% compared to the previous year, while imports fell by 9.7%. The country recorded a trade surplus of $1.64 billion in October, contrary to economist forecasts.
SEOUL - South Korea 's exports in October rose in annual terms for the first time in 13 months, trade data showed on Wednesday, coming in only a little weaker than market expectations .
Overseas sales last month by Asia's fourth-largest economy rose 5.1% year-on-year to $55.09 billion, compared with a median 5.5% gain tipped in a Reuters survey of economists. It swung from a 4.4% loss the previous month and marked the first annual increase since September 2022. Imports fell 9.7% to $53.46 billion, narrower than the 16.5% drop the previous month but deeper than a 4.3% decline expected by economists.
As a result, the country posted a trade surplus of $1.64 billion in October, in contrast to economist forecasts for a deficit.
South Korea Exports Trade Data Annual Increase Market Expectations Imports Trade Surplus
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