2026Exports in the first half of the year 4,967hit a record high of billion dollars
According to an announcement by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, 2026exports in the first half of the year reached 4,967a record-high billion dollars. Strong semiconductor performance led the results, while non-semiconductor items also expanded broadly.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that 2026exports in the first half of the year reached 4,967a record-high billion dollars.
This performance was 2above the previous record of 3,505 billion dollars by 1,462 billion dollars.
Semiconductor exports rose 162.6% year on year to 1,924 billion dollars, driven by higher fixed memory prices.
This figure means that the previous annual record high of 1,734billion dollars had already been surpassed in the first half of the year.
Exports of items excluding semiconductors amounted to 3,043billion dollars,16% higher.
The export status by major item is shown in the table below.
| Item | Export value | Change rate |
|---|---|---|
| Computers | 212billion dollars | +262% |
| Petroleum products | 301billion dollars | +39.6% |
| Petrochemicals | 228billion dollars | +5.2% |
| Ships | 166billion dollars | +18% |
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy explained that uncertainty existed, including the continued imposition of tariffs by the United States and instability in logistics and energy.
It also added that exports to the Middle East could recover as the war in the region enters its final phase, and that additional export opportunities could arise through postwar reconstruction.
Sources: 뉴시스 경제
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