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01.08.202600:00:00UTC+00South Korea’s Import Growth Cools to 26.5% in July, Easing From June Surge

South Korea’s import growth slowed in July 2026, with year-over-year gains easing to 26.5%, down from a revised 30.0% increase in June 2026. The latest data, updated on 1 August 2026, indicate that while external demand and domestic input needs remain robust, the pace of expansion in import values is moderating.

Both the June and July readings reflect changes compared with the same months a year earlier, underscoring that the latest figure represents a deceleration rather than a contraction. This cooling in import growth may signal a gradual normalization in trade dynamics after a period of sharper year-over-year increases. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to gauge whether July marks the start of a more sustained trend in softer import growth.

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