What is exports as a capacity to import in South Korea?

Exports as a capacity to import in South 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 South 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 South Korea?

The lowest recorded value was 293.98 billion constant LCU in 1960.

How does South Korea rank for exports as a capacity to import?

South Korea ranks 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.

Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in South Korea?

Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South 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.

Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in South Korea

Name: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in South Korea
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

South Korea: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) was 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

902.96 trillion constant LCU

Change on year

up 6.3%

World rank

4th

of 179 countries

All-time high

902.96 trillion constant LCU

in 2025

All-time low

293.98 billion constant LCU

in 1960

Years of data

1960–2025

Exports as a capacity to import in South 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 South 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 South Korea peaked at 902.96 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 293.98 billion constant LCU, in 1960.

South Korea ranks 4th of 179 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 (constant LCU) in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU) in South Korea, 1960 to 2025.
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%

South Korea compared with similar countries

South Korea's 902.96 trillion constant LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 374.39 billion constant LCU, 2411.8× the median. (63 countries reporting)
South Korea's 902.96 trillion constant LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 230.36 billion constant LCU, 3919.8× the median. (28 countries reporting)

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 South Korea

1 Iran 10,725.80 trillion constant LCU compare
2 Vietnam 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

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More economy & growth data for South Korea

SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 7.89 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 307.17 units per person (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 2.74 % change on previous year (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0062 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 224.29 units per person (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.58 % change on previous year (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 168.75 units per person (2025)
IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.4147 % change on previous year (2025)

All data for South Korea →

Frequently asked questions

What is exports as a capacity to import in South Korea?: Exports as a capacity to import in South 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 South 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 South Korea?: The lowest recorded value was 293.98 billion constant LCU in 1960.
How does South Korea rank for exports as a capacity to import?: South Korea ranks 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in South Korea?: Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South 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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Indicator: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 7,601 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 01 October 2026

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.