Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in South Korea
South Korea: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 1,218.83 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,218.83 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 7.5%
World rank
4th
of 193 countries
All-time high
1,218.83 trillion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
6.60 billion current LCU
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Exports of goods and services in South Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, exports of goods and services in South Korea stood at 1,218.83 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in South Korea peaked at 1,218.83 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.60 billion current LCU, in 1960.
South Korea ranks 4th of 193 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 of goods and services (current LCU) in South Korea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.60 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 12.20 billion current LCU | +84.8% |
| 1962 | 14.20 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1963 | 20.50 billion current LCU | +44.4% |
| 1964 | 36.70 billion current LCU | +79.0% |
| 1965 | 59.30 billion current LCU | +61.6% |
| 1966 | 90.00 billion current LCU | +51.8% |
| 1967 | 119.70 billion current LCU | +33.0% |
| 1968 | 171.70 billion current LCU | +43.4% |
| 1969 | 234.80 billion current LCU | +36.8% |
| 1970 | 318.90 billion current LCU | +35.8% |
| 1971 | 434.30 billion current LCU | +36.2% |
| 1972 | 705.30 billion current LCU | +62.4% |
| 1973 | 1.32 trillion current LCU | +86.9% |
| 1974 | 1.75 trillion current LCU | +32.7% |
| 1975 | 2.38 trillion current LCU | +35.8% |
| 1976 | 3.68 trillion current LCU | +55.0% |
| 1977 | 4.83 trillion current LCU | +31.1% |
| 1978 | 6.26 trillion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 1979 | 7.62 trillion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1980 | 11.21 trillion current LCU | +47.0% |
| 1981 | 14.76 trillion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 1982 | 15.59 trillion current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 18.88 trillion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 1984 | 22.62 trillion current LCU | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 23.58 trillion current LCU | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 32.76 trillion current LCU | +39.0% |
| 1987 | 42.18 trillion current LCU | +28.8% |
| 1988 | 47.25 trillion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 45.20 trillion current LCU | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 49.96 trillion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1991 | 57.46 trillion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 66.63 trillion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1993 | 74.44 trillion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 90.50 trillion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 113.46 trillion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 1996 | 122.63 trillion current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 153.99 trillion current LCU | +25.6% |
| 1998 | 212.90 trillion current LCU | +38.3% |
| 1999 | 193.19 trillion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 222.07 trillion current LCU | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 226.14 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2002 | 234.77 trillion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 264.29 trillion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 335.76 trillion current LCU | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 339.63 trillion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 360.19 trillion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 408.91 trillion current LCU | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 551.53 trillion current LCU | +34.9% |
| 2009 | 546.19 trillion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 624.51 trillion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 742.85 trillion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 2012 | 782.78 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 773.43 trillion current LCU | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 750.22 trillion current LCU | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 713.16 trillion current LCU | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 698.62 trillion current LCU | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 751.43 trillion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 791.80 trillion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 755.86 trillion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 712.54 trillion current LCU | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 874.07 trillion current LCU | +22.7% |
| 2022 | 1,052.55 trillion current LCU | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 995.30 trillion current LCU | -5.4% |
| 2024 | 1,134.18 trillion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2025 | 1,218.83 trillion current LCU | +7.5% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 1,218.83 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 136.72 billion current LCU, 8914.5× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 1,218.83 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108.51 billion current LCU, 11232.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76.57 billion current LCU | 6.60 billion current LCU | 234.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.93 trillion current LCU | 318.90 billion current LCU | 7.62 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 27.40 trillion current LCU | 11.21 trillion current LCU | 47.25 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.52 trillion current LCU | 49.96 trillion current LCU | 212.90 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 348.95 trillion current LCU | 222.07 trillion current LCU | 551.53 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 738.47 trillion current LCU | 624.51 trillion current LCU | 791.80 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 997.91 trillion current LCU | 712.54 trillion current LCU | 1,218.83 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in South Korea?
- Exports of goods and services in South Korea was 1,218.83 trillion current 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,218.83 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.60 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does South Korea rank for exports of goods and services?
- South Korea ranks 4th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.9%. 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 of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.