Seoul (Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 11 March 2026) South Korea‘s exports jumped 55.6% from A year ago in the first ten days of He walksData on Wednesday showed that strong external demand for semiconductors was driven by strong external demand.
Outbound shipments reached $21.5 one billion in He walks 1-10, compared to $13.8 one billion It was recorded a year ago, according to the data from Korean Customs Service.
It was the largest in the country exports registered during the aforementioned period.
Imports rose by 21.7% year-on-year to $19.4 one billion During the period, resulting in a trade surplus of $2.1 one billiondata shown as reported by Yonhap news an agency.
By item, exports Semiconductor prices rose 175.9% year over year to a record high of $7.6 one billion Amidst the global artificial intelligence boom.
This number represents the highest amount ever recorded during the first 10 days of the month, far exceeding the previous record of $6.7. one billion Appointed last month.
chip exports It represents 35.3% of the country’s total exports During the mentioned period, an increase of 15.4 percentage points from the same period of last year.
but Cars exports It fell 13.9% year over year to $1.4 one billionWhile ship shipments fell by 61.9 percent to $465 million.
Depending on the destination, exports to China, South Korea‘s summit Business partner, up 91.2% year over year to $5.1 one billion.
Shipments to US Jumped 69.9% to $4.2 one billion Despite the tariffs approved by the US President Donald TrumpManagement data showed.