Exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Exports of goods and services was 944.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
944.56 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
4th
of 179 countries
All-time high
944.56 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
161.30 billion constant LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports of goods and services 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 of goods and services in Republic of Korea is 944.56 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea peaked at 944.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 161.30 billion constant LCU, in 1960.
That places Republic of Korea 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 161.30 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 218.20 billion constant LCU | +35.3% |
| 1962 | 252.80 billion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 1963 | 288.90 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1964 | 373.00 billion constant LCU | +29.1% |
| 1965 | 509.70 billion constant LCU | +36.6% |
| 1966 | 726.90 billion constant LCU | +42.6% |
| 1967 | 946.30 billion constant LCU | +30.2% |
| 1968 | 1.31 trillion constant LCU | +38.0% |
| 1969 | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | +36.5% |
| 1970 | 2.32 trillion constant LCU | +30.1% |
| 1971 | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1972 | 4.11 trillion constant LCU | +42.9% |
| 1973 | 6.21 trillion constant LCU | +50.9% |
| 1974 | 6.45 trillion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1975 | 7.86 trillion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 1976 | 10.93 trillion constant LCU | +39.1% |
| 1977 | 13.31 trillion constant LCU | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 15.56 trillion constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1979 | 16.00 trillion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 17.34 trillion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1981 | 19.72 trillion constant LCU | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 20.16 trillion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 23.51 trillion constant LCU | +16.6% |
| 1984 | 26.49 trillion constant LCU | +12.7% |
| 1985 | 26.80 trillion constant LCU | +1.2% |
| 1986 | 36.21 trillion constant LCU | +35.1% |
| 1987 | 45.09 trillion constant LCU | +24.5% |
| 1988 | 49.90 trillion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 48.05 trillion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 50.52 trillion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 56.72 trillion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1992 | 63.61 trillion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 70.04 trillion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 83.72 trillion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 1995 | 103.83 trillion constant LCU | +24.0% |
| 1996 | 113.64 trillion constant LCU | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 134.68 trillion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 154.48 trillion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 173.30 trillion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 202.83 trillion constant LCU | +17.0% |
| 2001 | 199.41 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 223.89 trillion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 253.99 trillion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 308.45 trillion constant LCU | +21.4% |
| 2005 | 332.20 trillion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 2006 | 373.42 trillion constant LCU | +12.4% |
| 2007 | 422.09 trillion constant LCU | +13.0% |
| 2008 | 455.33 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 452.71 trillion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 511.88 trillion constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 591.51 trillion constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 627.22 trillion constant LCU | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 652.20 trillion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 665.97 trillion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 665.94 trillion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 682.26 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 699.26 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 725.81 trillion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 724.60 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 712.54 trillion constant LCU | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 789.43 trillion constant LCU | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 820.35 trillion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 848.33 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 906.30 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 944.56 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 656.50 billion constant LCU | 161.30 billion constant LCU | 1.78 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.56 trillion constant LCU | 2.32 trillion constant LCU | 16.00 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.33 trillion constant LCU | 17.34 trillion constant LCU | 49.90 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 100.45 trillion constant LCU | 50.52 trillion constant LCU | 173.30 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 322.43 trillion constant LCU | 199.41 trillion constant LCU | 455.33 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 654.67 trillion constant LCU | 511.88 trillion constant LCU | 725.81 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 836.92 trillion constant LCU | 712.54 trillion constant LCU | 944.56 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 20,053.70 trillion constant LCU compare
- 2 Viet Nam 7,192.26 trillion constant LCU compare
- 3 Indonesia 3,325.00 trillion constant LCU compare
- 5 Colombia 140.93 trillion constant LCU compare
- 6 Iraq 119.80 trillion constant LCU compare
- 7 Cambodia 112.85 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3902 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 14,137 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 26.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 32.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 4.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 20.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 754,550 current LCU per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.0147 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea?
- Exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea was 944.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 944.56 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 161.30 billion constant LCU in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for exports of goods and services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.8%. 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 of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.