FX.co ★ South Korea Import Growth Below Estimates

In January 2026, South Korea experienced an 11.7% year-on-year increase in imports, reaching USD 57.1 billion. This follows a 4.6% rise in the previous month and falls short of market predictions, which anticipated a 14.6% growth, according to preliminary data. Notably, this marks the third consecutive month of rising imports and represents the most significant growth since September 2022.