Export last month, No. 1 in September...Semiconductors, record high

Exports rose more than 7% last month compared to the same period last year, ranking first in September.

According to the September import and export trends released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, exports in September amounted to $58.8 billion, up 7.5% from the same month last year, continuing the upward trend for 12 consecutive months.

Average daily exports reached a record high of $2.94 billion in September based on the number of working days excluding holidays, while semiconductor exports in September also reached $13.6 billion, beating the monthly record for all months.

Exports of automobiles, the second-largest export item, reached $5.5 billion, the highest ever in September.

Imports in September rose 2.2% to $52.1 billion from the same period last year and the trade balance remained in the black for the 16th consecutive month with a $6.7 billion surplus.