The results mark the fifth consecutive month of at least 50% growth for South Korea, which is home to chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Preliminary data show semiconductor exports outpaced the $26B recorded during the first 20 days of August. While the full-month result is still pending, adjusted growth for September surpassed the 61.5% increase seen during the corresponding August window.
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South Korea's Exports Hit Record $71.4B in Early September
Global Markets27 days ago
Shipments of semiconductors grew 259.4% to a record $34.1 billion during the first 20 days of September, driving the nation's overall export growth to 78.3% year-over-year. Total exports for the period reached an all-time high of $71.4B, with shipments to the US and China rising 118% and 113.8%, respectively. Adjusted for working-day differences, exports rose 89.8% compared to the same period last year.
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