South Korea Manufacturing PMI


South Korea Manufacturing PMI: 49.8 (-1.78%)
Last Update: March 31, 2024

South Korea Manufacturing PMI closed down 49.8 as of March 31, 2024 from 50.7 from the previous month and 47.6 from last year.


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South Korea Manufacturing PMI

Date Values
2024-03-31 49.8
2024-02-29 50.7
2024-01-31 51.2
2023-12-31 49.9
2023-11-30 50
2023-10-31 49.8
2023-09-30 49.9
2023-08-31 48.9
2023-07-31 49.4
2023-06-30 47.8
2023-05-31 48.4
2023-04-30 48.1
2023-03-31 47.6
2023-02-28 48.5
2023-01-31 48.5
2022-12-31 48.2
2022-11-30 49
2022-10-31 48.2
2022-09-30 47.3
2022-08-31 47.6


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Indicator Symbol Actual Previous M/M% Y/Y% Trend Slope Percentile Update
Manufacturing PMI kr.manpmi 49.8 50.7 -2 5 UP UP 78 2024-03-31

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What is the South Korea Manufacturing PMI

South Korea Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a widely recognized economic indicator that provides insights into the health and performance of the manufacturing sector in South Korea. It is based on a monthly survey conducted by IHS Markit, in collaboration with the Korea Federation of SMEs and the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.

The PMI is derived from various factors, including new orders, production levels, employment, supplier deliveries, and inventories. A value above 50 indicates expansion, while a value below 50 suggests contraction in the manufacturing sector. The higher the PMI, the stronger the growth or recovery in manufacturing activities.

The webpage provides both current and historical data, allowing users to track the performance of South Korea's manufacturing sector over time. Real-time data is presented in the form of charts, trends, and analytics, enabling users to quickly grasp the current state of the industry. Historical data can be exported for free, enabling users to conduct their own in-depth analysis and identify long-term trends.

In addition to the PMI data, the webpage also offers MacroVar signals, trends, and analysis. MacroVar leverages advanced analytical techniques and algorithms to identify emerging patterns, shifts in market sentiment, and potential risks and opportunities. Users can access these insights to complement their interpretation of the PMI data and make informed decisions.

Interpreting the South Korea Manufacturing PMI is relatively straightforward. If the PMI value is above 50, it suggests that the manufacturing sector is experiencing growth and expansion. This can be attributed to increased orders, higher production levels, and a general improvement in business conditions. Conversely, a PMI value below 50 indicates a contraction in the sector, which may be due to a decline in orders, lower production levels, or unfavorable economic conditions.

It's important to note that the PMI is just one indicator, and its interpretation should be considered alongside other economic data and factors impacting the manufacturing sector. Trends and historical analysis can provide additional context and help identify cyclical patterns or long-term shifts in the industry.

By providing comprehensive data, trends, and analytics, the webpage aims to empower users with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding the South Korean manufacturing sector. Whether you are a researcher, analyst, or business professional, this webpage serves as a valuable resource for tracking and analyzing the performance of the manufacturing industry in South Korea.

South Korea Financial Markets

Market Symbol Last Mom Trend Exh RSI 1D% 1W% 1M% 1Y%
KOSPI KOSPI 2494.28 0 -0.25 -0.17855 53.6566 -0.00822 -0.0109 0.02059 0.03571
South Korea ETF EWY 56.25 -1 -1 -2.00251 41.5579 0.02366 -0.00248 -0.02597 0.0857
Korean Won US Dollar (KRW/USD) KRWUSD 1334.34 -1 0.75 0.75369 41.5042 -0.01074 -0.01421 -0.00891 0.0135
South Korea 5-Year Bond Yield KR.5Y 3.719 -1 1 0.97655 42.5779 -0.00668 -0.03201 -0.00295 0.06531
South Korea 2-year bond yield KR.2Y 3.76 1 1 1.11385 54.38 -0.87 0.83 0.7 -0.4
South Korea Yield Curve KR.YC 0.266 -0.5 1 1.90389 49.4473 -0.10135 -0.32143 -0.07958 -10.8518
South Korea Credit Default Swaps CDS.South Korea 26.75 -0.5 -0.75 -1.47372 31.2202 0 0.00943 -0.10084 -0.50463
Export-Import Bank of Korea Credit Default Swaps CDS.Export-Import-Bank-of-Korea 39 -0.5 -0.75 -1.11528 43.6042 0.01299 0.00645 -0.025 -0.25
South Korea Macroeconomic Indicators

Indicator Symbol Actual Previous M/M% Y/Y% Trend Slope Percentile Update
balance of trade kr.balanceoftrade 4280 4290 -0 -192 UP UP 18 2024-03-31
bank lending rate kr.banks.lendingrate 5.17 5.12 1 33 UP UP 78 2023-06-30
business confidence kr.bizconfidence 71 70 1 1 UP UP 63 2024-03-31
capacity utilization kr.caputilization 102.4 102.6 -0 2 UP UP 86 2024-02-29
capital flows kr.capitalflows 6916.7 2830.2 144 479 UP UP 98 2024-02-29
car registrations kr.carregistrations 125244 98253 27 -14 UP Down 14 2024-03-31
central bank balance sheet kr.cb.assets 511284 536402 -5 -8 Down Down 10 2024-01-31
consumer confidence kr.consconfidence 100.7 101.9 -1 12 UP UP 80 2024-02-29
consumer price index cpi kr.cpi 113.94 113.77 0 3 UP UP 78 2024-03-31
core inflation rate kr.coreinflationrate 2.42 2.57 -6 -19 Down Down 34 2023-01-31
current account kr.currentaccount 6858.3 3045.7 125 -965 UP UP 3 2024-04-30
current account to gdp kr.currentaccountgdp 1.3 1.8 -28 -69 Down Down 0 2024-01-31
deposit interest rate kr.depositrate 3.61 3.52 3 60 Down UP 70 2023-05-31
exports kr.exports 56563 52402.6 8 4 UP UP 52 2024-06-30
external debt kr.externaldebt 663631 649322 2 22 UP UP 59 2023-12-31
fiscal expenditure kr.fiscalexp 520917 478607 9 -13 UP Down 12 2023-11-30
foreign direct investment kr.fdi 7049000 8771740 -20 49 Down UP 68 2024-03-31
foreign exchange reserves kr.fxreserves 419251 415738 1 -2 UP Down 31 2024-04-30
gdp kr.gdp 1665.25 1798.53 -7 46 UP UP 0 2022-12-31
Real GDP kr.realgdp 503403 500277 1 7 UP UP 20 2024-03-31
gdp growth kr.gdpgrowth 0.6 0.6 0 0 UP Down 64 2024-03-31
gdp growth annual kr.gdpgrowthan 2.2 1.4 57 16 Down UP 75 2024-03-31
gold reserves kr.goldres 104.45 104.45 0 0 Down Down 28 2024-03-31
government budget kr.govbudget -7 -5.2 35 536 Down Down 0 2022-01-31
Government budget kr.govbudgetvalue -19455 -10444 86 -62 UP UP 31 2023-11-30
government debt to gdp kr.govdebtgdp 49.6 46.9 6 61 UP UP 0 2022-01-31
government revenues kr.govrev 501462 468163 7 -8 UP Down 20 2023-11-30
housing index kr.housingindex 93.1 93.2 -0 -3 Down Down 40 2024-02-29
imports kr.imports 52284 48112.3 9 0 UP UP 54 2024-04-30
industrial production kr.indproduction 4.8 12.9 -63 -159 UP UP 43 2024-02-29
industrial production mom kr.indproductionmm 3.1 -1.5 -307 -215 UP UP 22 2024-02-29
inflation cpi kr.inflationcpi 3.1 2.8 11 -40 Down Down 32 2024-01-31
interbank rate kr.interbankrate 3.67 3.67 0 -1 Down Down 32 2023-08-15
interest rate kr.interestrate 3.5 3.5 0 56 UP UP 67 2023-07-13
loans to private sector kr.loanprivate 12624000 12544300 1 7 UP UP 26 2024-02-29
Manufacturing PMI kr.manpmi 49.8 50.7 -2 5 UP UP 78 2024-03-31
money supply m0 kr.msm0 171202000 171057000 0 5 UP UP 24 2024-02-29
money supply m1 kr.msm1 1217660 1223180 -0 2 UP UP 31 2024-02-29
money supply m2 kr.msm2 3929860 3924200 0 3 UP UP 13 2024-02-29
money supply m3 kr.msm3 5414710 5418240 -0 5 UP UP 24 2024-02-29
Producer Price Index kr.producerprices 122.21 121.83 0 1 UP UP 45 2024-02-29
PPI Index kr.producerpricesch 1.5 1.3 15 -71 UP Down 52 2024-01-31
retail sales MoM kr.retailsales -3.1 1 -410 -160 Down Down 0 2024-02-29
retail sales kr.retailsalesan 0.9 -3.3 -127 125 UP UP 88 2024-02-29
unemployment rate kr.unemploymentrate 2.8 2.6 8 4 UP UP 78 2024-03-31
youth unemployment rate kr.ytunemploymentrate 6.4 6.3 2 -9 UP Down 51 2024-02-29