South Korea's April Auto Exports Fell 5.5%, Middle East Plunged 38.7%

Published: May 22, 2026 13:28
[South Korea's Auto Exports to Middle East Plunged 40% in April] Data recently released by the South Korean government showed that auto exports in April fell more than 5% YoY, impacted by a sharp decline in exports to the Middle East due to geopolitical crises in the region. According to data from South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, total auto exports in April were $6.17 billion, down 5.5% compared to the same period last year. Among them, exports to the Middle East plunged 38.7%.

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