Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Imports of goods and services was 1,081.28 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,081.28 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
5th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1,081.28 trillion current LCU
in 2025
All-time low
29.90 billion current LCU
in 1960
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 current LCU.
Analysis
Republic of Korea recorded 1,081.28 trillion current LCU for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 80.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea peaked at 1,081.28 trillion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 29.90 billion current LCU, in 1960.
Republic of Korea ranks 5th 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.
Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 29.90 billion current LCU | — |
| 1961 | 42.10 billion current LCU | +40.8% |
| 1962 | 57.10 billion current LCU | +35.6% |
| 1963 | 76.00 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 1964 | 91.60 billion current LCU | +20.5% |
| 1965 | 119.10 billion current LCU | +30.0% |
| 1966 | 194.20 billion current LCU | +63.1% |
| 1967 | 258.50 billion current LCU | +33.1% |
| 1968 | 383.20 billion current LCU | +48.2% |
| 1969 | 496.80 billion current LCU | +29.6% |
| 1970 | 590.90 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1971 | 791.60 billion current LCU | +34.0% |
| 1972 | 915.50 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 1.53 trillion current LCU | +67.0% |
| 1974 | 2.63 trillion current LCU | +72.2% |
| 1975 | 3.30 trillion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 1976 | 4.10 trillion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 1977 | 5.19 trillion current LCU | +26.4% |
| 1978 | 7.35 trillion current LCU | +41.7% |
| 1979 | 10.01 trillion current LCU | +36.2% |
| 1980 | 14.76 trillion current LCU | +47.4% |
| 1981 | 18.50 trillion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 1982 | 18.85 trillion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 20.47 trillion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 22.40 trillion current LCU | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 22.76 trillion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 29.02 trillion current LCU | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 34.35 trillion current LCU | +18.4% |
| 1988 | 38.32 trillion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1989 | 42.43 trillion current LCU | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 51.72 trillion current LCU | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 63.25 trillion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1992 | 68.59 trillion current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 73.48 trillion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 93.30 trillion current LCU | +27.0% |
| 1995 | 118.95 trillion current LCU | +27.5% |
| 1996 | 139.45 trillion current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 159.31 trillion current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 156.41 trillion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 161.74 trillion current LCU | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 210.79 trillion current LCU | +30.3% |
| 2001 | 216.63 trillion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 226.07 trillion current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 251.57 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 304.71 trillion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 2005 | 318.88 trillion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 354.79 trillion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 400.29 trillion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 556.21 trillion current LCU | +39.0% |
| 2009 | 497.28 trillion current LCU | -10.6% |
| 2010 | 589.80 trillion current LCU | +18.6% |
| 2011 | 730.07 trillion current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2012 | 744.72 trillion current LCU | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 705.88 trillion current LCU | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 674.18 trillion current LCU | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 599.18 trillion current LCU | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 582.66 trillion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 664.28 trillion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2018 | 707.56 trillion current LCU | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 702.08 trillion current LCU | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 636.68 trillion current LCU | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 799.17 trillion current LCU | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 1,052.45 trillion current LCU | +31.7% |
| 2023 | 986.03 trillion current LCU | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 1,030.01 trillion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2025 | 1,081.28 trillion current LCU | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 174.85 billion current LCU | 29.90 billion current LCU | 496.80 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.64 trillion current LCU | 590.90 billion current LCU | 10.01 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.18 trillion current LCU | 14.76 trillion current LCU | 42.43 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 108.62 trillion current LCU | 51.72 trillion current LCU | 161.74 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 333.72 trillion current LCU | 210.79 trillion current LCU | 556.21 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 670.04 trillion current LCU | 582.66 trillion current LCU | 744.72 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 930.94 trillion current LCU | 636.68 trillion current LCU | 1,081.28 trillion current LCU | 6 |
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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 imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea?
- Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea was 1,081.28 trillion current 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 1,081.28 trillion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.90 billion current LCU in 1960.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 5th out of 192 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 80.5%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.