Share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: Share of imports by region of origin was 99.91 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
99.91 million current US$
Change on year
up 4,301.8%
World rank
165th
of 210 countries
All-time high
149.22 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
798,263 current US$
in 2022
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, 1981–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of recorded 99.91 million current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4,301.8% on the previous year and up 90.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of peaked at 149.22 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 798,263 current US$, in 2022.
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 165th of 210 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.71 million current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 821,700 current US$ | -52.0% |
| 1983 | 1.48 million current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1984 | 2.56 million current US$ | +72.9% |
| 1985 | 1.30 million current US$ | -49.3% |
| 1986 | 1.65 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 48.61 million current US$ | +2838.1% |
| 1988 | 54.57 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 23.31 million current US$ | -57.3% |
| 1990 | 10.83 million current US$ | -53.5% |
| 1991 | 60.03 million current US$ | +454.1% |
| 1992 | 7.15 million current US$ | -88.1% |
| 1993 | 2.93 million current US$ | -59.0% |
| 1994 | 14.20 million current US$ | +383.9% |
| 1995 | 8.76 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 1996 | 3.62 million current US$ | -58.8% |
| 1997 | 16.03 million current US$ | +343.3% |
| 1998 | 11.02 million current US$ | -31.2% |
| 1999 | 16.04 million current US$ | +45.5% |
| 2000 | 33.32 million current US$ | +107.7% |
| 2001 | 38.11 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2002 | 67.49 million current US$ | +77.1% |
| 2003 | 50.65 million current US$ | -25.0% |
| 2004 | 67.47 million current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 70.40 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 51.65 million current US$ | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 34.86 million current US$ | -32.5% |
| 2008 | 139.11 million current US$ | +299.0% |
| 2009 | 118.01 million current US$ | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 72.90 million current US$ | -38.2% |
| 2011 | 103.65 million current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2012 | 149.22 million current US$ | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 51.66 million current US$ | -65.4% |
| 2014 | 52.55 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 65.07 million current US$ | +23.8% |
| 2016 | 2.70 million current US$ | -95.8% |
| 2017 | 16.86 million current US$ | +524.1% |
| 2018 | 9.46 million current US$ | -43.9% |
| 2019 | 9.85 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 7.20 million current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2021 | 6.92 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 798,263 current US$ | -88.5% |
| 2023 | 2.27 million current US$ | +184.3% |
| 2024 | 99.91 million current US$ | +4301.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.11 million current US$ | 821,700 current US$ | 54.57 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 15.06 million current US$ | 2.93 million current US$ | 60.03 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.11 million current US$ | 33.32 million current US$ | 139.11 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.39 million current US$ | 2.70 million current US$ | 149.22 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.42 million current US$ | 798,263 current US$ | 99.91 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 52,947 (2027)
- Tax revenue vs. Electoral Democracy Index 0.083 (2025)
- Human Rights Index vs. GDP per capita 0.024 (2025)
- Vaccination coverage against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vs. GDP per capita 99.0% (2024)
- Where China ranks among a country’s import partners 1 rank (2024)
- Imports by region of origin 99.91 million current US$ (2024)
- Foreign aid received per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.4916 constant 2024 US$ (2024)
- Daily per capita supply of calories vs. GDP per capita 1,981 kilocalories per day (2018)
- Technical cooperation grants 1.19 million BoP, current US$ (2023)
- Milk supply per person 3.5 kilograms per year per capita (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of was 99.91 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 149.22 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 798,263 current US$ in 2022.
- How does Korea, Democratic People's Republic of rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Korea, Democratic People's Republic of ranks 165th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Korea, Democratic People's Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea, Democratic People's Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.