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South Korea’s Exports Face Prolonged Decline, Marking Longest Losing Streak in Three Years

by Richie
05/01/2023
in Global Trade, Market Trends

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South Korea’s exports have experienced a seventh consecutive monthly decline in April, marking their lengthiest losing streak in three years. Despite the reopening of the Chinese economy in December, a crucial market for South Korean goods, including semiconductor chips, exports faced a challenging environment, indicating sustained pressure on the economy due to weak global demand.

Trade ministry data released on Monday revealed a 14.2 percent year-on-year drop in overseas sales, amounting to $49.62 billion in April. This decline follows a 13.6 percent fall in February and aligns with the expectations of a 13.5 percent drop, as per a Reuters news agency survey. The latest figures underscore the hurdles faced by policymakers aiming for a robust post-COVID economic recovery.

A detailed analysis of the data highlights a significant 26.5 percent decline in exports to China, marking the 11th consecutive month of declines. Meanwhile, exports to the United States fell 4.4 percent, representing their first contraction in three months. In contrast, shipments to the European Union experienced a 9.9 percent increase.

Examining specific product categories, semiconductor exports recorded a substantial 41.0 percent decline, marking their ninth consecutive month of losses. Petroleum products fell by 27.3 percent, while automobiles saw a notable increase of 40.3 percent.

The trade ministry attributed the decline to a delay in the global economic recovery, weaknesses in the semiconductor industry, a reduced number of working days, and high base effects.

Imports also faced a decline in April, falling by 13.3 percent to $52.23 billion, following a 6.4 percent drop in March. This decline exceeded economists’ expectations of a 10.6 percent decrease and marked the most substantial drop since August 2020.

Consequently, South Korea posted a trade deficit of $2.62 billion in April, extending the streak of monthly trade deficits for the export-reliant economy to 14 months. However, it was the smallest deficit recorded since June. The ongoing challenges in the export sector emphasize the need for strategic measures to navigate the impact of global economic conditions.

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