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Korea's Sept. 1-20 exports hit record $71.4bn on robust chip demand
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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Korea's exports from September 1-20 hit a record $71.4 billion, driven largely by a 259.4% surge in semiconductor exports which now make up nearly half of total shipments. Strong export growth was seen across major markets including China, the US, and Taiwan, resulting in a record trade surplus of $23 billion in the period.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 18 sources have reported it between 21 Jul 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.
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You can tap into South Korea’s surging semiconductor export market by focusing on supply chain partnerships or client acquisition in chip manufacturing and associated tech. This growth signals rising global demand that could offset some supply bottlenecks if you act now.
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18 sources · first reported 21 Jul 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026
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