受芯片需求与日历效应提振 韩国9月出口增速有望创13个月新高

Core Insights - A recent survey indicates that South Korea's export growth in September is expected to reach a 13-month high, driven by strong technology demand and calendar effects, with a projected year-on-year increase of 7.2% compared to a revised 1.2% growth in the previous month [1][2] - The increase in exports is attributed to record semiconductor shipments and pre-holiday shipments ahead of the Chuseok holiday [1] - Despite the positive export outlook, concerns remain regarding the prospects of US-Korea trade negotiations, as a formal agreement has not yet been signed [1] Export Performance - Exports to the US are expected to grow by 6.1%, while exports to China are projected to increase by 1.6%. Exports to the EU and Southeast Asian countries are showing even more significant growth [2] - In the first 20 days of September, overall exports grew by 13.5%, with semiconductor exports surging by 27%. However, the average daily export value decreased by 10.6% year-on-year, indicating a significant base effect due to the increase in working days [1] Import and Trade Balance - Imports are expected to rise by 5.6% in September, reversing a 4.1% decline in August, marking the fastest growth in 13 months [2] - The estimated trade surplus for September is projected to be $7.81 billion, up from $6.51 billion in the previous month [2] Upcoming Data Release - South Korea's official trade data for September will be released on October 1 at 9 AM KST [3]