Share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Share of imports by region of origin was 87.85 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
87.85 billion current US$
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
8th
of 210 countries
All-time high
100.86 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
100.00 million current US$
in 1949
Years of data
71
1949–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea, 1949–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 87.85 billion current US$ for share of imports by region of origin in 2024.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea peaked at 100.86 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 100.00 million current US$, in 1949.
Republic of Korea ranks 8th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 100.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1955 | 246.60 million current US$ | +146.6% |
| 1956 | 327.30 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1957 | 394.20 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1958 | 241.80 million current US$ | -38.7% |
| 1959 | 148.10 million current US$ | -38.8% |
| 1960 | 123.80 million current US$ | -16.4% |
| 1961 | 145.80 million current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1962 | 222.30 million current US$ | +52.5% |
| 1963 | 285.60 million current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1964 | 205.60 million current US$ | -28.0% |
| 1965 | 184.70 million current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1966 | 257.20 million current US$ | +39.3% |
| 1967 | 314.50 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1968 | 468.30 million current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1969 | 556.00 million current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1970 | 608.90 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 718.90 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1972 | 683.40 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 1.29 billion current US$ | +88.1% |
| 1974 | 1.82 billion current US$ | +41.5% |
| 1975 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1976 | 2.21 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 2.62 billion current US$ | +18.6% |
| 1978 | 3.30 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 4.99 billion current US$ | +51.2% |
| 1980 | 5.38 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 6.70 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1982 | 6.73 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 7.00 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1984 | 8.00 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1985 | 7.85 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1986 | 7.67 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 10.12 billion current US$ | +31.9% |
| 1988 | 14.23 billion current US$ | +40.6% |
| 1989 | 17.35 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1990 | 18.84 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 21.17 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1992 | 20.52 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 20.15 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 24.53 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1995 | 33.84 billion current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1996 | 37.10 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1997 | 33.37 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 22.78 billion current US$ | -31.7% |
| 1999 | 27.27 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2000 | 32.02 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2001 | 24.92 billion current US$ | -22.1% |
| 2002 | 25.59 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 27.54 billion current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 32.08 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 34.36 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 38.23 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 42.58 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 45.72 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2009 | 35.50 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 47.77 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2011 | 55.94 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 53.43 billion current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 50.38 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 55.95 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 52.74 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 51.70 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 59.99 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 70.84 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2019 | 74.83 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 69.50 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 89.71 billion current US$ | +29.1% |
| 2022 | 100.86 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 86.72 billion current US$ | -14.0% |
| 2024 | 87.85 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 100.00 million current US$ | 100.00 million current US$ | 100.00 million current US$ | 1 |
| 1950s | 271.60 million current US$ | 148.10 million current US$ | 394.20 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1960s | 276.38 million current US$ | 123.80 million current US$ | 556.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.03 billion current US$ | 608.90 million current US$ | 4.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.11 billion current US$ | 5.38 billion current US$ | 17.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.96 billion current US$ | 18.84 billion current US$ | 37.10 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.85 billion current US$ | 24.92 billion current US$ | 45.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 57.36 billion current US$ | 47.77 billion current US$ | 74.83 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.93 billion current US$ | 69.50 billion current US$ | 100.86 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 5 Japan 105.31 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Netherlands 91.60 billion current US$ compare
- 7 Germany 90.26 billion current US$ compare
- 9 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 84.37 billion current US$ compare
- 10 Singapore 63.85 billion current US$ compare
- 11 France 54.24 billion current US$ 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 share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Republic of Korea was 87.85 billion 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 Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 100.86 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.00 million current US$ in 1949.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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.