Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for Korea (SPASTT01KRM661N) from Jan 1981 to Oct 2025 about Korea and stock market.

Key information about South Korea Market Capitalization

• South Korea Market Capitalization accounted for 2,701.097 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 2,322.556 USD bn in the previous month
• South Korea Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,701.097 USD bn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 46.052 USD bn in Dec 1997

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of KOSPI and Market Capitalization of KOSDAQ and converts it into USD. Korea Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

In December 2024, the trading volume on the Korea Exchange (KRX) stock market reached approximately **** billion shares. During this period, the highest trading volume was recorded in April 2021.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Korea Stock Market Return Percent Year On Year

PowerMap can infer the subject of trading volume in real-time. This information allows users to predict the order flow by investor type of institutional, foreign, and retail traders. By implementing Direct Market Access (DMA) and High-Frequency Trading (HFT) technology, PowerMap processes and delivers large-scale transactions in real time for the Korean market. Processing high volumes of stock transactions instantly requires robust data processing capabilities. PowerMap receives direct trade data from KRX and analyzes buy and sell signals for approximately 1,000 stocks in real time, covering KOSPI stocks with a market cap over 200 billion KRW ($133.38 million) and KOSDAQ stocks over 150 billion KRW ($103.81 million).

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As of December 2023, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) index stood at ******* and ******, respectively. After fears of the coronavirus (COVID-19) caused the KOSPI to fall below ***** points for the first time in ten years, the Korean government announced a plan to help financial markets recover. The coronavirus adversely affected the South Korean economy, which, however, quickly recovered as early as 2021.

Korea Capital Raised: Value: Stocks: KRX: Stock Market: Rights Offerings data was reported at 215.800 KRW bn in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.200 KRW bn for Sep 2018. Korea Capital Raised: Value: Stocks: KRX: Stock Market: Rights Offerings data is updated monthly, averaging 192.250 KRW bn from Jan 1998 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 250 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,085.300 KRW bn in Jun 1999 and a record low of 0.000 KRW bn in Aug 2018. Korea Capital Raised: Value: Stocks: KRX: Stock Market: Rights Offerings data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Financial Supervisory Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.Z023: Korea Exchange: Capital Raised.

South Korea: Stock market value traded, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2023 is 198.03 percent, an increase from 182.16 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 45.16 percent, based on data from 35 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1979 to 2023 is 87.62 percent. The minimum value, 2.51 percent, was reached in 1983 while the maximum of 315.68 percent was recorded in 2020.

Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Fishing data was reported at 1,305.437 KRW bn in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,594.438 KRW bn for Sep 2018. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Fishing data is updated monthly, averaging 260.328 KRW bn from Jan 1994 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 298 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,328.492 KRW bn in Jul 2015 and a record low of 24.646 KRW bn in Jun 1998. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Fishing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.Z005: Korea Exchange: KOSPI Market: Market Capitalization.

Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Other Manufacture data was reported at 16,756.159 KRW bn in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,367.033 KRW bn for May 2018. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Other Manufacture data is updated monthly, averaging 8,653.658 KRW bn from Jan 1994 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 294 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,188.239 KRW bn in Jun 2016 and a record low of 124.599 KRW bn in May 1998. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Other Manufacture data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Z005: Korea Exchange: KOSPI Market: Market Capitalization.

The South Korean E-Commerce Market Report is Segmented by Business Model (B2C, B2B), Device Type (Smartphone/Mobile, Desktop & Laptop, Other Device Types), Payment Method (Credit/Debit Cards, Digital Wallets, BNPL, Other Payment Methods), B2C Product Category (Beauty & Personal Care, Consumer Electronics, Fashion & Apparel and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The South Korea IT Services Market Report is Segmented by Service Type (IT Consulting and Implementation, IT Outsourcing, Business Process Outsourcing, and More), Enterprise Size (Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Large Enterprises), End-User Vertical (BFSI, Manufacturing, and More), and Deployment Model (Onshore Delivery, Nearshore Delivery, and More) and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

This statistic shows the fluctuations of South Korea's stock market price caused by North Korean threats from 2006 to 2016. On the day of North Korea's fifth nuclear test in September 2016, South Korea's stock market price decreased by **** percent.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP) in South Korea was reported at 115 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Korea - Market capitalization of listed companies (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Paper and Wood Products data was reported at 3,435.756 KRW bn in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,826.735 KRW bn for May 2018. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Paper and Wood Products data is updated monthly, averaging 1,992.469 KRW bn from Jan 1994 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 294 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,826.735 KRW bn in May 2018 and a record low of 573.955 KRW bn in Sep 2001. Korea Market Cap: KOSPI: Paper and Wood Products data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.Z005: Korea Exchange: KOSPI Market: Market Capitalization.

In 2023, it was estimated that the data platform market in South Korea would value around ***** billion South Korean won, up from about ***** billion won in the previous year. The market value of the data platform industry in South Korea has consistently increased over the last decade.

The size of the South Korea Data Center Networking market was valued at USD XXX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 13.80% during the forecast period. Recent developments include: July 2023: Broadcom Corporation revealed a groundbreaking development for enterprise data centers- Broadcom Trident 4-X7 Ethernet switch ASIC. This 4.0 Terabits/second fully programmable switch is custom-made for Top of Rack (ToR) boxes, catering to their specific demands., June 2023: Cisco Inc. announced its vision for Cisco Networking Cloud, an integrated management platform experience for both on-prem and cloud operating models. The new innovations include SSO, API key exchange/repository, sustainable data center networking solutions and expanded network assurance with Cisco ThousandEyes.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Adoption of Mega Data Centers and Cloud Computing, Increasing Demand to Reduce Operational Costs. Potential restraints include: High Cost of Installation and Maintenance. Notable trends are: BFSI to Hold Significant Market Share.

The South Korea fermented plant-based alternatives market size was valued at USD 3.8 million in 2023 and is expected to grow from USD 4.1 million in 2024 to USD 8.7 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period (2024–2032).
Report Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Market Size in 2023	USD 3.8 Million
Market Size in 2024	USD 4.1 Million
Market Size in 2032	USD 8.7 Million
CAGR	9.7% (2024-2032)
Base Year for Estimation	2023
Historical Data	2020-2022
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Report Coverage	Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends
Segments Covered	By Product,By Distribution,By Region.

The DNA polymerase market in South Korea is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by the country's adoption towards advanced biotechnology technique, increasing investment in genomic research and growing demand for molecular diagnostic applications. By 2025, the market is projected to surpass USD 5.65 million, expanding at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2035.

Attributes	Description
Projected Market Value (2025)	USD 5.65 million
estimated Market Value (2025)	USD 9.6 million
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	5.4%

The South Korea Luxury Goods Market is Segmented by Product Type (Clothing and Apparel, Footwear, and More), End User (Men, Women, and Unisex), and Distribution Channel (Single-Brand Stores, Multi-Brand Stores, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).