Exports of goods and services in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Exports of goods and services 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 192 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 Republic of 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 Republic of 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 Republic of Korea peaked at 1,218.83 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.60 billion current LCU, in 1960.
Republic of Korea ranks 4th of 192 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 in Republic of 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% |
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 Republic of Korea
- 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 69,364.00 trillion current LCU compare
- 2 Viet Nam 12,622.00 trillion current LCU compare
- 3 Indonesia 5,442.30 trillion current LCU compare
- 5 Lebanon 541.98 trillion current LCU compare
- 6 Uzbekistan 407.59 trillion current LCU compare
- 7 Colombia 277.80 trillion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 12.06 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3433 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 12,437 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 488.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 17.69 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.1897 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.3525 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 12,771 constant 2015 US$ per person (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 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 Republic of 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 Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.60 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for exports of goods and services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 192 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 70.9%. 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 (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.