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South Korea’s Exports in Slump Amid Weak Global Demand and Semiconductor Market

Among the ten export destinations disclosed by the customs office, only the US showed increased demand for Korean exports, rising 4.6% from a year earlier. Shipments to Vietnam dropped by 28.3%, while those to Taiwan sank by 53%. The trade shortfall for March amounted to $6.3 billion, according to the customs office.

Maru Kim
Last updated: 2023/03/23 at 5:58 PM
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South Korea’s early trade data reveals a deepening slump in exports, as global demand for semiconductors remains weak and China’s reopening has not yet provided a boost. With daily shipments decreasing significantly, this decline in sales has implications for the Korean economy, which has already contracted in the last quarter.

Exports Decline in March

In the first 20 days of March, South Korea’s daily shipments decreased by 23.1% on average compared to the previous year. Total exports fell by 17.4%, with chip sales plummeting by 44.7% and shipments to China tumbling by 36.2%. Korean exports have been declining since late last year due to sliding semiconductor prices and weakened demand from China. Trade deficits have continued to mount as energy prices remained high and the won deteriorated, pushing up import costs.

Impact on the Global Economy

South Korea is one of the world’s largest exporters, shipping a wide range of goods and serving as a key indicator of the health of the international economy. The decline in sales suggests that consumers and businesses worldwide are cutting back on spending. This, in turn, has implications for Korea’s economy, which has already contracted in the last quarter. Global activity has been restrained by rising interest rates and is now at risk from bank stress in the US and Europe.

Mixed Results Among Export Destinations

Among the ten export destinations disclosed by the customs office, only the US showed increased demand for Korean exports, rising 4.6% from a year earlier. Shipments to Vietnam dropped by 28.3%, while those to Taiwan sank by 53%. The trade shortfall for March amounted to $6.3 billion, according to the customs office. Most products, including steel, wireless communications devices, and precision equipment, posted a decline in exports. However, the shipment of automobiles experienced a significant jump, with a 69.6% increase from a year earlier.

South Korea’s export slump, driven by weak global demand and the semiconductor market downturn, has significant implications for its economy and the global economic landscape. As a major exporter, South Korea serves as a crucial indicator of international economic health. With mounting trade deficits and decreased spending worldwide, the Korean economy faces further challenges as it grapples with the current export decline.

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