Foreign Trade Expectation Survey Released: Export and Import Expectations Change

The Ministry announced the Foreign Trade Expectation Survey for the third quarter of the year. The export expectation index increased by 2.4 points compared to the previous quarter and rose to 101.5. It showed a decrease of 4 points compared to the same period last year. The import expectation index also decreased by 2.2 points compared to the previous quarter and was realized at 102.7. The index decreased by 12.1 points compared to the same period last year.

Export Expectations

■The export expectation index increased by 2.4 points compared to the previous quarter

■The index showed a decrease of 4 points compared to the same period last year

■The expectations for the next 3 months regarding export, export order, and the level of export orders for the last 3 months had an increasing effect

Import Expectations

■The import expectation index decreased by 2.2 points compared to the previous quarter

■The index decreased by 12.1 points compared to the same period last year

■The expectations for the next 3 months regarding unit price and the current level of import orders had a decreasing effect, while the expectations for the next 3 months regarding import and the level of import orders for the last 3 months had an increasing effect

The changes in export and import expectations are considered an important indicator for the economy. These changes can have significant consequences for foreign trade and economic growth.