##韩国8月出口强劲增长，半导体领跑，对华出口额超对美
据韩联社报道，韩国关税厅（海关）21日发布的初步核实数据显示，韩国8月前20天出口额同比增长18.5%，达到331.21亿美元。这是韩国出口额连续10个月保持增势，本月有望继续保持这一趋势。
数据显示，8月前20天，韩国出口额的增长主要得益于半导体出口的强劲表现。半导体出口增长42.5%，已连续9个月实现两位数增长。此外，石油产品（11.7%）、乘用车（7.9%）和船舶（79%）出口也均有所增加。
从出口目的地来看，韩国对中国、美国和欧盟的出口均有所增长。其中，对华出口额（68.24亿美元）高于对美出口额（51.91亿美元），显示出中国市场对韩国出口的持续重要性。
值得注意的是，同期韩国进口额同比增长10.1%，达到345.91亿美元。原油（12.5%）、半导体（26.5%）、天然气（23.7%）等进口增加。来自中国、美国和欧盟的进口也均有所增长。
由于进口增长速度快于出口增长速度，韩国8月前20天贸易收支出现14.7亿美元逆差，逆差规模环比扩大。
专家分析认为，韩国出口的强劲增长得益于全球经济复苏和半导体需求的持续增长。但同时，进口的快速增长也反映出韩国经济对外部环境的依赖性。未来，韩国需要继续推动产业升级，提升出口竞争力，以应对全球经济的不确定性。
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**Headline:** South Korea’s Exports ReboundStrongly, Up 18.5% in First 20 Days ofAugust
**Keywords:** South Korea exports, 18.5% growth, first 20 days of August
**Content:**
South Korea’s exports surged in the first 20 days of August, rising 18.5% year-on-year to reach $33.12 billion, according to preliminary data released by the Korea Customs Service on Monday. This marks the 10th consecutive month of export growth, and the trend is expected to continue throughout the month.
The strong performance was driven by robustsemiconductor exports, which increased by 42.5%, marking the ninth consecutive month of double-digit growth. Other notable contributors include petroleum products (up 11.7%), passenger vehicles (up 7.9%), and ships(up 79%).
Exports to China, the US, and the EU all saw growth. Notably, exports to China ($6.82 billion) surpassed those to the US ($5.19 billion), highlighting the continued importance of the Chinese market for South Korean exports.
During the same period,imports rose 10.1% year-on-year to $34.59 billion. Imports of crude oil (up 12.5%), semiconductors (up 26.5%), and natural gas (up 23.7%) contributed to the increase. Imports from China, theUS, and the EU also saw growth.
With imports growing faster than exports, South Korea recorded a trade deficit of $1.47 billion in the first 20 days of August, widening from the previous month.
Experts attribute the strong export growth to the global economic recovery and sustained demand for semiconductors.However, the rapid increase in imports reflects South Korea’s dependence on external factors. Looking ahead, South Korea needs to continue promoting industrial upgrades and enhancing export competitiveness to navigate global economic uncertainties.
【来源】https://cn.yna.co.kr/view/ACK20240821001300881?section=economy/index&input=rss
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