Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Imports of goods and services was 760.16 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
760.16 billion current US$
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
12th
of 192 countries
All-time high
814.94 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
337.36 million current US$
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 current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea stood at 760.16 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea peaked at 814.94 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 337.36 million current US$, in 1961.
Republic of Korea ranks 12th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 473.66 million current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 337.36 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 1962 | 439.23 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 1963 | 584.62 million current US$ | +33.1% |
| 1964 | 428.34 million current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1965 | 447.07 million current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1966 | 715.71 million current US$ | +60.1% |
| 1967 | 955.58 million current US$ | +33.5% |
| 1968 | 1.39 billion current US$ | +45.0% |
| 1969 | 1.72 billion current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1970 | 1.90 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1972 | 2.33 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 3.84 billion current US$ | +64.8% |
| 1974 | 6.51 billion current US$ | +69.6% |
| 1975 | 6.83 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 8.48 billion current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1977 | 10.72 billion current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1978 | 15.19 billion current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1979 | 20.69 billion current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1980 | 24.29 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 27.16 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 25.78 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 26.39 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 27.80 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1985 | 26.16 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 32.92 billion current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1987 | 41.75 billion current US$ | +26.8% |
| 1988 | 52.39 billion current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1989 | 63.18 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1990 | 73.08 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 86.24 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1992 | 87.86 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 91.54 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 116.13 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1995 | 154.23 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1996 | 173.34 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 167.46 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 111.61 billion current US$ | -33.4% |
| 1999 | 136.05 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2000 | 186.38 billion current US$ | +37.0% |
| 2001 | 167.80 billion current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 180.70 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 211.12 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2004 | 266.05 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 311.37 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 371.58 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2007 | 430.77 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 504.70 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2009 | 389.43 billion current US$ | -22.8% |
| 2010 | 510.01 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 2011 | 658.77 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2012 | 660.91 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 644.65 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 640.35 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 529.80 billion current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 501.96 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 587.34 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2018 | 643.14 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 602.46 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 539.44 billion current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 698.60 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2022 | 814.94 billion current US$ | +16.7% |
| 2023 | 755.20 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 755.49 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 760.16 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 749.08 million current US$ | 337.36 million current US$ | 1.72 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.88 billion current US$ | 1.90 billion current US$ | 20.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 34.78 billion current US$ | 24.29 billion current US$ | 63.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 119.75 billion current US$ | 73.08 billion current US$ | 173.34 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 301.99 billion current US$ | 167.80 billion current US$ | 504.70 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 597.94 billion current US$ | 501.96 billion current US$ | 660.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 720.64 billion current US$ | 539.44 billion current US$ | 814.94 billion current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Republic of Korea
- Services, value added (constant LCU), per capita 26.07 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP deflator (base year varies by country), annual growth rate 3.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 0.0121 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 33,699 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 4.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,323 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 47.93 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.9641 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 760.16 billion current US$ 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 814.94 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 337.36 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Republic of Korea ranks 12th 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 43.5%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.