September 1 (local time) – According to the "August Import and Export Trends" report released by South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, South Korea’s exports in August still rose by 1.3% YoY to $58.4 billion, despite the impact of new U.S. tariff measures. This marks the third consecutive month of YoY growth, demonstrating strong export resilience.
The core driver of this growth comes from South Korea’s three major export categories, with semiconductors standing out: August semiconductor exports reached **$15.1 billion**, surging by 27.1% YoY – a new all-time high, making it the "strongest engine" for export growth. Auto exports also maintained robust momentum: $5.5 billion (+8.6% YoY), a record high for the same month in history and the third straight month of YoY growth. Ship exports continued to gain traction too: $3.14 billion (+11.8% YoY), with six consecutive months of YoY growth. These three categories form a "triple engine" to drive exports.
Notably, against the complex global trade environment, the breakthrough growth of South Korea’s semiconductor exports highlights its core position in the global semiconductor industry chain. ICgoodFind will continue to track South Korea’s semiconductor export dynamics to provide cutting-edge references for the industry.
ICgoodFind：South Korea’s record semiconductor exports amid tariff pressures reflect its solid industrial strength. We’ll keep monitoring these trends to offer timely insights for industry players.
