South Korea’s export prices increased 42.4% year over year in August 2026, easing from a 48.9% rise in July. Manufactured goods prices also rose 42.4%, led by a 113.2% increase in computers, electronic and optical equipment. Prices climbed 65.9% for coal and petroleum products, 20.2% for basic metal products and 14.0% for chemical products, while agricultural, forestry and marine products rose 28.4%. On a monthly basis, the Export Price Index fell 3.7%. The Export Volume Index increased 25.9% year over year, the Export Value Index rose 75.8%, and the Net Barter Terms of Trade Index advanced 27.1%.