Industrial Production in South Korea decreased 4 percent in October of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production Mom - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Industrial Production in South Korea decreased 8.10 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - South Korea Industrial Production - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In 2023, around ** percent of companies in the education industry in South Korea stated to use data analysis and related services. The usage rate of big data varied considerably across domestic industries that year.

South Korea BSI: Actual: Exports: Light Industry data was reported at 80.556 Index in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 100.000 Index for Mar 2025. South Korea BSI: Actual: Exports: Light Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 93.617 Index from Dec 2020 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 110.811 Index in May 2022 and a record low of 71.429 Index in Dec 2022. South Korea BSI: Actual: Exports: Light Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Korean Industries. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.S014: Business Survey Index (BSI): Federation of Korean Industries.

South Korea industry 4.0 market size reached USD 3,138.9 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10,534.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% during 2025-2033. The growing automation of various industrial processes to reduce the occurrence of errors and improve operational efficiency, increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and rising need for robust security maintenance represent some of the key factors driving the market.

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, technology type, and end use industry.

The South Korea Access Control Market is Segmented by Type (Card Reader and Access Control Devices, and More), Authentication Mode (Single-Factor, Multi-Factor, Component (Hardware, Software and More), Application Area (Building Entry/Exit and More) and End-User Vertical (Commercial, Residential, Government, Industrial, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The South Korea Trade Finance Market is segmented by Service Provider (Banks, Trade Finance Companies, Insurance Companies, and Others) and By Application (Domestic and International). The report offers market size and forecasts for the South Korea Trade Finance Market in value (USD Million) for all the above segments.

The South Korea Digital Transformation Market report segments the industry into By Type (Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, Extended Reality (XR), IoT, Industrial Robotics, Blockchain, Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, and more), and By End-user Industry (Manufacturing, Oil, Gas, and Utilities, Retail & e-commerce, Transportation and Logistics, Healthcare, BFSI, Telecom and IT, and more).

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) produced from the manufacturing sector in South Korea amounted to approximately 611 trillion South Korean won, being the most valuable sector by far compared to other sectors of the country. However, when looking at the combined GDP of all service industry sectors, their total exceeded 1,000 trillion won. This indicates that the service sector collectively plays a crucial role in driving the country's economic growth.

South Korea BSI: Forecast: DD: Non-Manufacturing Industry data was reported at 105.729 Index in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 95.876 Index for Nov 2025. South Korea BSI: Forecast: DD: Non-Manufacturing Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 89.785 Index from Jan 2021 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.184 Index in Nov 2021 and a record low of 83.607 Index in Feb 2025. South Korea BSI: Forecast: DD: Non-Manufacturing Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Korean Industries. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.S: Business Survey Index (BSI): Federation of Korean Industries.

South Korea Exports: ICT: EC: Semiconductor (Semi) data was reported at 13,063,908,744.000 USD in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,651,682,032.000 USD for Feb 2025. South Korea Exports: ICT: EC: Semiconductor (Semi) data is updated monthly, averaging 3,941,447,370.000 USD from Jan 1996 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 351 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,511,028,387.000 USD in Dec 2024 and a record low of 867,313,021.000 USD in Jul 2001. South Korea Exports: ICT: EC: Semiconductor (Semi) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.JA064: Trade Statistics: Export: Information & Communication Technology Industry.

South Korea BSI: Forecast: Investment: All Industries data was reported at 87.193 Index in May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 93.315 Index for Apr 2025. South Korea BSI: Forecast: Investment: All Industries data is updated monthly, averaging 94.355 Index from Jan 2021 (Median) to May 2025, with 53 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 104.012 Index in May 2022 and a record low of 87.193 Index in May 2025. South Korea BSI: Forecast: Investment: All Industries data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Federation of Korean Industries. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.S014: Business Survey Index (BSI): Federation of Korean Industries.

South Korea Data Center Processor Market Report Segments the Industry Into Processor Type (GPU, CPU, FPGA, AI Accelerator), Application (Advanced Data Analytics, AI/ML Training and Inferences, and More), Architecture (x86, Non-X86 (ARM, Power and Other Processors)), Data Center Type (Enterprise, Colocation, Cloud Service Providers). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The South Korea Foodservice Market report segments the industry into Foodservice Type (Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants), Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets), and Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Five years of historical data and five-year forecasts are covered.

South Korea Sensors Market is Segmented by Product Type (Temperature, Pressure, Level, Flow, Proximity, and More), Mode of Operation (Optical, Electrical Resistance, Biosensor, and More), Technology (MEMS, CMOS / IC Sensors, Fiber-Optic, Quantum and NV-Centre, and More), and End-User Industry (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Energy, Industrial and Others, Medical and Wellness, Construction, Agriculture, and Mining, and More)

Korea IPI: sa: Heavy & Chemical Industry data was reported at 195.400 2000=100 in Dec 2007. This records an increase from the previous number of 194.400 2000=100 for Nov 2007. Korea IPI: sa: Heavy & Chemical Industry data is updated monthly, averaging 60.350 2000=100 from Nov 1984 (Median) to Dec 2007, with 278 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.400 2000=100 in Dec 2007 and a record low of 13.300 2000=100 in Nov 1984. Korea IPI: sa: Heavy & Chemical Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.B008: Industrial Production Index: 2000=100: Seasonally Adjusted.

Korea GDP: % of Manufacturing: Medium and High Tech Industry data was reported at 63.653 % in 2015. This stayed constant from the previous number of 63.653 % for 2014. Korea GDP: % of Manufacturing: Medium and High Tech Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 60.151 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.014 % in 2011 and a record low of 45.156 % in 1990. Korea GDP: % of Manufacturing: Medium and High Tech Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. The proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added of manufacturing; ; United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database; ;

Korea GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data was reported at 27.572 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 26.782 % for 2016. Korea GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data is updated yearly, averaging 24.123 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.478 % in 2011 and a record low of 11.227 % in 1960. Korea GDP: % of GDP: Gross Value Added: Industry: Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Note: For VAB countries, gross value added at factor cost is used as the denominator.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average; Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

The South Korea Automation And Industrial Control Market report segments the industry into By Product (Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Process Safety Systems, and more) and By End-User Industry (Automotive, Chemical And Petrochemical, Semiconductor And Electronics, Oil And Gas, Power Generation, and more).

South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: USD: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data was reported at 1.813 USD bn in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.744 USD bn for 2022. South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: USD: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data is updated yearly, averaging 1.031 USD bn from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2023, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.813 USD bn in 2023 and a record low of 662.638 USD mn in 2014. South Korea Foreign Direct Investment Position: Outward: USD: Total: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.OECD.FDI: Foreign Direct Investment Position: USD: by Industry: OECD Member: Annual. Reverse investment: Netting of reverse investment in equity (when a direct investment enterprise acquires less than 10% equity ownership in its parent) and reverse investment in debt (when a direct investment enterprise extends a loan to its parent) is applied in the recording of total inward and outward FDI transactions and positions. Treatment of debt FDI transactions and positions between fellow enterprises: directional basis according to the residency of the ultimate controlling parent (extended directional principle). FDI transactions and positions by partner country and/or by industry are available excluding and including resident Special Purpose Entities (SPEs). The dataset 'FDI statistics by parner country and by industry - Summary' contains series excluding resident SPEs only. Valuation method used for listed inward and outward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for unlisted inward equity positions: Own funds at book value. Valuation method used for unlisted outward equity positions: Own funds at book value, Accumulation of FDI equity flows, Book values. Valuation method used for inward debt positions: Nominal value. Valuation method used for outward debt positions: Market value.; FDI statistics are available by geographic allocation, vis-à-vis single partner countries worldwide and geographical and economic zones aggregates. Partner country allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Geographic allocation of inward and outward FDI transactions and positions is according to the immediate counterparty. Intercompany debt between related financial intermediaries, including permanent debt, are excluded from FDI transactions and positions. Direct investment relationships are identified according to the criteria of the Framework for Direct Investment Relationship (FDIR). Fellow enterprises are partially covered in FDI transactions and positions. However given the reporting treshold, almost all of the value of transactions of fellows are covered in the statistics. Collective investment institutions are included as direct investment enterprises. Non-profit institutions serving households are included as direct investors (outward FDI transactions and positions). FDI statistics are available by industry sectors according to ISIC4 classification. Industry sector allocation can be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Inward FDI transactions and positions are allocated to the activity of the resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI transactions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Outward FDI positions are allocated according to the activity of the non resident direct investment enterprise. Statistical unit: Enterprise.