Exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Exports as a capacity to import was 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea is 902.96 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 6.3% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea peaked at 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 293.98 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
Republic of Korea ranks 4th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 293.98 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 352.64 billion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 1962 | 411.18 billion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1963 | 556.68 billion constant LCU | +35.4% |
| 1964 | 621.13 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 877.00 billion constant LCU | +41.2% |
| 1966 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | +39.2% |
| 1967 | 1.59 trillion constant LCU | +30.3% |
| 1968 | 2.18 trillion constant LCU | +37.3% |
| 1969 | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | +33.0% |
| 1970 | 3.61 trillion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 1971 | 4.41 trillion constant LCU | +22.0% |
| 1972 | 6.21 trillion constant LCU | +40.8% |
| 1973 | 9.30 trillion constant LCU | +49.7% |
| 1974 | 8.56 trillion constant LCU | -7.9% |
| 1975 | 9.66 trillion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1976 | 15.02 trillion constant LCU | +55.5% |
| 1977 | 19.02 trillion constant LCU | +26.6% |
| 1978 | 22.76 trillion constant LCU | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 23.05 trillion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 22.26 trillion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 24.48 trillion constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1982 | 25.80 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 30.73 trillion constant LCU | +19.1% |
| 1984 | 35.07 trillion constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 35.23 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 51.19 trillion constant LCU | +45.3% |
| 1987 | 65.79 trillion constant LCU | +28.5% |
| 1988 | 74.74 trillion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1989 | 74.83 trillion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 76.93 trillion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 86.81 trillion constant LCU | +12.8% |
| 1992 | 97.14 trillion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1993 | 108.45 trillion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1994 | 130.59 trillion constant LCU | +20.4% |
| 1995 | 158.25 trillion constant LCU | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 166.06 trillion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 185.81 trillion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1998 | 197.31 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 215.75 trillion constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 232.99 trillion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 222.76 trillion constant LCU | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 255.14 trillion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 285.49 trillion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 2004 | 335.40 trillion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 350.07 trillion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 375.78 trillion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 421.56 trillion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 422.94 trillion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 437.53 trillion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 496.93 trillion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 547.13 trillion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 580.04 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 615.88 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 634.04 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 691.34 trillion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 2016 | 734.25 trillion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 747.59 trillion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 751.67 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 708.55 trillion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 712.54 trillion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 767.29 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 730.75 trillion constant LCU | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 759.77 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 849.42 trillion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 2025 | 902.96 trillion constant LCU | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.10 trillion constant LCU | 293.98 billion constant LCU | 2.90 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.16 trillion constant LCU | 3.61 trillion constant LCU | 23.05 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 44.01 trillion constant LCU | 22.26 trillion constant LCU | 74.83 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 142.31 trillion constant LCU | 76.93 trillion constant LCU | 215.75 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 333.97 trillion constant LCU | 222.76 trillion constant LCU | 437.53 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 650.74 trillion constant LCU | 496.93 trillion constant LCU | 751.67 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 787.12 trillion constant LCU | 712.54 trillion constant LCU | 902.96 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 10,725.80 trillion constant LCU compare
- 2 Viet Nam 7,614.85 trillion constant LCU compare
- 3 Indonesia 3,012.27 trillion constant LCU compare
- 5 Colombia 184.22 trillion constant LCU compare
- 6 Cambodia 118.84 trillion constant LCU compare
- 7 Iraq 94.37 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 0.7232 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3433 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 12,437 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 488.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 17.69 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 2.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.05 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 37,884 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 0.1093 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Republic of Korea was 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 293.98 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.