The Bank of Korea published preliminary June 2026 price data showing the Producer Price Index was unchanged from the previous month, while the year-on-year increase held at 8.6%. The flat monthly reading followed a 1.0% rise in May and reflected lower manufacturing prices offset by increases in agricultural products, utilities and services. Manufacturing prices fell 0.3% on the month, with declines in coal and petroleum products and chemical products, while agricultural, forestry and marine products rose 0.7%, electric power, gas, water and waste increased 1.0%, and services rose 0.2%. Within services, financial and insurance activities increased 2.5%, while transportation fell 0.3%. Separate pipeline indicators remained stronger. The Domestic Supply Price Index rose 0.7% on the month and 13.2% on the year, led by a 2.1% rise in raw materials, while the Total Output Price Index increased 0.4% on the month and 17.6% on the year. The Bank of Korea noted that the indexes are preliminary and may be revised next month.
Bank of Korea reports June producer prices were flat on month, up 8.6% from a year earlier
The Bank of Korea's preliminary data showed its June 2026 Producer Price Index was unchanged from May but 8.6% higher than a year earlier. A 0.3% fall in manufacturing prices was offset by gains in agricultural products, utilities and services. Broader pipeline measures still rose, with the Domestic Supply Price Index up 0.7% on month and the Total Output Price Index up 0.4%.