Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Imports of goods and services was 801.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
801.06 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
4th
of 179 countries
All-time high
801.06 trillion constant LCU
in 2025
All-time low
1.22 trillion constant LCU
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea is 801.06 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea peaked at 801.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.22 trillion constant LCU, in 1961.
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.
Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.33 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 1962 | 1.65 trillion constant LCU | +35.9% |
| 1963 | 2.06 trillion constant LCU | +24.8% |
| 1964 | 1.55 trillion constant LCU | -24.9% |
| 1965 | 1.76 trillion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1966 | 2.63 trillion constant LCU | +49.6% |
| 1967 | 3.44 trillion constant LCU | +30.4% |
| 1968 | 4.87 trillion constant LCU | +41.8% |
| 1969 | 6.15 trillion constant LCU | +26.1% |
| 1970 | 6.70 trillion constant LCU | +9.0% |
| 1971 | 8.04 trillion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 1972 | 8.06 trillion constant LCU | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 10.79 trillion constant LCU | +33.8% |
| 1974 | 12.89 trillion constant LCU | +19.5% |
| 1975 | 13.44 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 16.75 trillion constant LCU | +24.6% |
| 1977 | 20.45 trillion constant LCU | +22.1% |
| 1978 | 26.73 trillion constant LCU | +30.7% |
| 1979 | 30.27 trillion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 29.31 trillion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 30.69 trillion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1982 | 31.18 trillion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 33.30 trillion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 34.73 trillion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 34.01 trillion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 45.34 trillion constant LCU | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 53.56 trillion constant LCU | +18.1% |
| 1988 | 60.62 trillion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 70.24 trillion constant LCU | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 79.65 trillion constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1991 | 95.56 trillion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 1992 | 100.00 trillion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 107.05 trillion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 134.63 trillion constant LCU | +25.8% |
| 1995 | 165.91 trillion constant LCU | +23.2% |
| 1996 | 188.83 trillion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 192.22 trillion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 144.97 trillion constant LCU | -24.6% |
| 1999 | 180.63 trillion constant LCU | +24.6% |
| 2000 | 221.16 trillion constant LCU | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 213.39 trillion constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 245.69 trillion constant LCU | +15.1% |
| 2003 | 271.75 trillion constant LCU | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 304.39 trillion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 328.68 trillion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 370.14 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 412.68 trillion constant LCU | +11.5% |
| 2008 | 426.52 trillion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 398.35 trillion constant LCU | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 469.32 trillion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 537.72 trillion constant LCU | +14.6% |
| 2012 | 551.84 trillion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 562.09 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 569.77 trillion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 580.84 trillion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 612.37 trillion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2017 | 660.88 trillion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 671.70 trillion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 658.14 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 636.68 trillion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 701.54 trillion constant LCU | +10.2% |
| 2022 | 730.67 trillion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 752.70 trillion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 771.41 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
| 2025 | 801.06 trillion constant LCU | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.67 trillion constant LCU | 1.22 trillion constant LCU | 6.15 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.41 trillion constant LCU | 6.70 trillion constant LCU | 30.27 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.30 trillion constant LCU | 29.31 trillion constant LCU | 70.24 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 138.94 trillion constant LCU | 79.65 trillion constant LCU | 192.22 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 319.28 trillion constant LCU | 213.39 trillion constant LCU | 426.52 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 587.47 trillion constant LCU | 469.32 trillion constant LCU | 671.70 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 732.34 trillion constant LCU | 636.68 trillion constant LCU | 801.06 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Korea
- 1 Iran, Islamic Republic of 14,363.10 trillion constant LCU compare
- 2 Viet Nam 7,138.02 trillion constant LCU compare
- 3 Indonesia 2,708.77 trillion constant LCU compare
- 5 Somalia 318.04 trillion constant LCU compare
- 6 Colombia 250.62 trillion constant LCU compare
- 7 Cambodia 116.76 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 imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea?
- Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea was 801.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 801.06 trillion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.22 trillion constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to 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.