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South Korea Retail Sales Mom
Last Release
Jul 31, 2025
Actual
2.5
Units In
%
Previous
0.7
Frequency
Monthly
Next Release
Sep 29, 2025
Time to Release
1 Months 0 Days 1 Hours
Highest | Lowest | Average | Date Range | Source |
6 Mar 2019 | -12.5 Jan 1998 | 0.26 % | 1995-2025 | Statistics Korea |
In South Korea, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In South Korea, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.
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South Korea’s retail sales surged 2.5% month-over-month in July 2025, accelerating from a revised 0.7% increase in June and marking the fastest growth in over two years. Sales rose across categories, led by durable goods (+5.4%) such as telecommunications equipment and computers, semi-durable goods (+2.7%) including clothing and recreational items, and non-durable goods (+1.1%) such as food, pharmaceuticals, and stationery. Retail sales are a key gauge of private consumption, providing insights into consumer behavior and broader economic sentiment.
South Korea Retail Sales Mom History
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